At a glance
Key facts about this assignment
- Place of work
- Berlin, Germany
- Start date
- As soon as possible
- Pay
- €2,500 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?
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We are looking for two caregivers or a caregiving couple (woman and man) who will share a room. The assignment is urgent, can start immediately, and is long-term and open-ended, in a detached house with a garden in Berlin.
Care is provided during the day, with no night shifts. Tasks include help with meals and drinking, personal and intimate hygiene including changing pads and diapers, washing in bed, repositioning, help with dressing and transfers, reminders about medication and regular blood pressure checks, and support with hearing, sight and speech difficulties.
Also: preparing low-fat, low-sugar meals (sometimes pureed), laundry, cleaning the bathroom, kitchen and own rooms, and shopping. A bicycle is available.
Living conditions: own room with private bathroom, Wi-Fi, shops within walking distance. Family members are available for emergencies. No pets. Smoking only outside the living area. A driving licence is not required.
Requirements
- Good command of German
- Experience caring for older people, ideally with bedridden clients
- Empathy and patience with people living with memory impairment
- Teamwork and willingness to work alongside a second caregiver
- Non-smoker inside the home
- Long-term availability
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.
Bedridden care
Repositioning, personal care in bed and making sure the person drinks enough shape the day. Experience with bedridden people and safe transfer techniques helps.
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.
Caring for two people
Each person may need different help, so agree on duties and the daily plan with the family from the start.
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: Berlin (Germany).
Berlin is the capital of Germany and one of its three city-states. It lies in the east of the country and is surrounded by Brandenburg.
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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