At a glance
Key facts about this assignment
- Place of work
- Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Start date
- 30 October 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 an experienced caregiver for a 96-year-old, friendly, and relatively independent senior living in Magdeburg.
Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily hygiene and dressing, mobility support (the senior uses a walking stick, has a risk of falling, needs support on stairs), reminding about appointments and medication, preparing meals (lunch is delivered), household management, and small errands. Occasional night duties are required for toilet assistance if needed.
You will have comfortable living conditions: a separate 50m² apartment with your own bathroom and kitchen in a two-family house. The senior's daughter lives in the attic apartment. The area is green and quiet, with good access to public transport and shops. Internet access and sufficient free time are guaranteed.
The assignment starts on October 30, 2026.
Requirements
- Good German language skills.
- Experience in elderly care.
- Friendliness, patience, and reliability.
- Willingness to smoke only outdoors, if applicable.
What to expect
What this assignment means in practice
The key points from this assignment's description and how to prepare for them.
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.
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.
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: Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt (Germany).
Saxony-Anhalt lies in central-eastern Germany. Its capital is Magdeburg.
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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