Care Assistant for Senior Woman — Reinbek
At a glance
Key facts about this assignment
- Place of work
- Reinbek, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
- Start date
- 10 November 2026
- Pay
- €2,000 net per month
- Accommodation and meals
- Provided on site, free of charge
- German
- Basic
- Simple sentences are enough: greetings, meals, how someone feels, shopping.
- 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 for an elderly woman in Reinbek, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The assignment starts on 10.11.2026 and is long-term with no fixed end date.
Tasks: support with daily routines, help with personal hygiene and dressing, assistance during showering, help with intimate hygiene and changing pads, reminders to drink and eat regularly, reminders to take medication, structuring the daily routine, and support when walking and on stairs. The senior is largely independent and does not need transfers, but patience, speaking slowly and making sure she wears her hearing aid are important. The senior speaks Polish. Household tasks (laundry, cleaning, cooking) and shopping are also part of the job; shopping can be done by bicycle (provided) or on foot. Card games together are a favourite activity.
Living conditions: accessible house. The care assistant has her own upper floor with 2.5 rooms and a private bathroom; the senior uses this bathroom only once a week for bathing. No pets live in the house and no other persons live there. Smoking is allowed only outside the living area. No night duties. WLAN internet is available.
Requirements
- Basic German language skills (sufficient; the senior speaks Polish)
- Driving licence not required
- Experience in caring for older people (an advantage)
- Patience, empathy and a kind manner
- Ability to organise the day independently and encourage the senior to stay active
- Willingness to help with personal hygiene and dressing
- Non-smoker in the home (smoking only outside)
What to expect
What this assignment means in practice
The key points from this assignment's description and how to prepare for them.
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.
Independent senior
The senior largely manages on their own, so companionship, running the household and respecting their independence are important — you help where help is needed.
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: basic. 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: Reinbek, Schleswig-Holstein (Germany).
Schleswig-Holstein is Germany's northernmost state, lying between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea and bordering Denmark. Its capital is Kiel.
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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