Care Assistant for Senior Woman — Bremen
At a glance
Key facts about this assignment
- Place of work
- Bremen, Germany
- Start date
- As soon as possible
- Pay
- €2,300 net per month
- Accommodation and meals
- Provided on site, free of charge
- German
- Conversational
- You can handle everyday conversations with the senior and the family, even with mistakes.
- 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?
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We are looking for a care assistant for a long-term placement in Bremen. The calm and friendly senior woman is independent in many areas but needs reliable support with mobility, personal hygiene and dressing.
Tasks include: walking assistance with a rollator, help with transfers, support with showering on a shower chair, help with dressing, assistance with intimate hygiene and changing incontinence products, reminding her to take medication as a regular duty, and help at mealtimes. She eats and drinks independently. Light household tasks are also part of the role: laundry, cleaning, cooking and occasional shopping. Because of mild hearing and memory difficulties, patience and clear speech are important.
The home is barrier-free and offers a private room for the carer, a private bathroom and Wi-Fi. There are no pets and no other people in need of care in the household. Family members live nearby and help with doctor visits and shower days. Smoking is allowed only outside the living area. Occasional night duties may be required, not every night. The position is open-ended, starting immediately.
Requirements
- German language skills at conversational level
- Driving licence not required
- Experience with elderly care is an advantage
- Patience, empathy and a calm manner, especially with mild memory issues
- Willingness to help with personal hygiene and dressing
- Non-smoker in the home (smoking only outside)
- Willingness to take occasional night duties
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.
Help at night
The description mentions support at night. Ask your coordinator how often it is needed and when you can rest during the day.
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.
Everyday German
Required level: conversational. Before you travel, brush up on phrases for meals, personal care and shopping. Centrum Eurokontakt also runs a German course for caregivers (taught in Polish).
Location
Where you will work
Place of work: Bremen (Germany).
Bremen is Germany's smallest state, located in the north-west. It consists of two cities: Bremen and Bremerhaven.
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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