Caregiver for senior woman — Rettenbach
At a glance
Key facts about this assignment
- Place of work
- Rettenbach, Bavaria, Germany
- Start date
- 1 December 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 caregiver for an elderly woman living in Rettenbach in Bavaria. The role involves daily support in everyday life, personal care and dressing, and help with mobility around the home, including stairs.
Tasks include help with personal hygiene and bathing, support with intimate hygiene and changing incontinence products, and assistance at mealtimes, where a balanced diet should be observed. The senior has mild memory difficulties and needs patience and a calm approach. She has problems with speech and hearing and wears hearing aids, so clear communication and attentiveness are important. Occasional night shifts are required when she is restless at night. Smoking is not tolerated in the household.
The assignment starts on 1 December 2026; the end date will be agreed individually.
If you want to work in Germany and offer warm, professional care to an older person, we look forward to your application.
Requirements
- Good German language skills
- Willingness to take occasional night shifts
- Experience in elderly care is an advantage
- Patience and empathy with people who have memory difficulties
- Non-smoker; smoking is not tolerated
- Driving licence not required
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.
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.
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: Rettenbach, Bavaria (Germany).
Bavaria is Germany's largest state by area, located in the south-east on the border with Austria and the Czech Republic. Its capital is Munich.
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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