Care assistant for senior - Weil der Stadt
At a glance
Key facts about this assignment
- Place of work
- Weil der Stadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Start date
- 14 November 2026
- Pay
- €2,400 net per month
- Accommodation and meals
- Provided on site, free of charge
- German
- Good
- You talk freely with the senior and the family, also on the phone (e.g. booking appointments).
- Driving licence
- Not required
- Employment
- Employment contract (umowa o pracę) or civil-law contract (umowa zlecenie) with Centrum Eurokontakt, posted to Germany with an A1 certificate from ZUS
- Support
- A permanent coordinator for the whole assignment
How much will you earn for the whole stay?
The calculator converts this rate into 6, 8 or 12 weeks and into Polish złoty.
We are looking for a care assistant who will live in the household of a senior in Weil der Stadt (Baden-Württemberg). This is live-in care without night duties. The duration of the assignment is not yet fixed, we will discuss details in an interview.
Tasks: support with getting up and transfers from the wheelchair, accompanying the senior when walking with a rollator and on stairs, help with personal hygiene including intimate hygiene and changing pads, help with dressing, preparing meals, light housekeeping and reminding the senior to take medication. The senior has reduced hearing, so please speak loudly and face him when talking. Mild memory issues. A nurse visits 1-2 times a week. Family lives nearby and visits.
Living conditions: you will have your own room with a bed, wardrobe, window and lockable door, with access to a bathroom. There is no private kitchen. The apartment is barrier-free and has internet access. There are no pets and no other persons needing care in the household. Smoking is allowed only outside the living area. Supermarket and bakery are within walking distance, doctors are not. You have 2 half days off per week. Pick-up from the station is not possible.
Start: 14.11.2026.
Requirements
- Good German language skills
- Experience in caring for older people
- Experience with transfers and assisting people in wheelchairs
- Acceptance of the no-smoking rule in the living area
- Patience, empathy and discretion
- Willingness to cooperate with nursing staff and family
What to expect
What this assignment means in practice
The key points from this assignment's description and how to prepare for them.
Memory problems or dementia
A steady daily routine, short and calm sentences and patience with repeated questions all help. You can talk through difficult situations with your permanent coordinator.
Wheelchair and transfers
Transfers are about technique, not strength. Before you travel, ask which aids the household has, such as a hoist, a care bed or a transfer board.
No night shifts
According to the description, nights are free of duties. It's still worth agreeing working hours and breaks with the family right after you arrive.
Non-smoker
The family expects a non-smoker or smoking only outside the house. Say openly in your application whether you smoke — it makes matching easier.
Open to men
This offer is also open to male caregivers. Describe your experience in caring for older people in your application.
Location
Where you will work
Place of work: Weil der Stadt, Baden-Württemberg (Germany).
Baden-Württemberg lies in south-western Germany and borders France and Switzerland. Its capital is Stuttgart.
Applying
How to apply
Send your application
Click “Apply for this position” and leave your contact details, or call our recruiter.
Talk to a recruiter
A recruiter will contact you, ask about your experience and your German, and go through the details of this assignment.
Contract and departure
You sign an employment contract or a civil-law contract with Centrum Eurokontakt and receive an A1 certificate. A permanent coordinator supports you for the whole assignment.
Questions and answers
Who is my employer?
Centrum Eurokontakt. You sign your contract directly with us — an employment contract (umowa o pracę) or a civil-law contract (umowa zlecenie). We also employ Ukrainian citizens.
Do I get an A1 certificate on a civil-law contract too?
Yes. You are posted to Germany, and you receive an A1 certificate from ZUS on both an employment contract and a civil-law contract (umowa zlecenie).
Is the pay in the advert net?
Yes. We state pay in euros net per month.
Who supports me during the assignment?
You have a permanent coordinator to talk to about anything related to the assignment. Centrum Eurokontakt also runs a German course for caregivers (taught in Polish).
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