Household Help / Daily Companion and Care for Elderly Couple

Description

For an elderly couple in the canton of Zurich, we are looking for an experienced, warm, and responsible personality to accompany and support them comprehensively in their daily lives.

The focus of this position is not only on household support but particularly on personal care, daily companionship, and support in the care of elderly people. Therefore, we are looking for a person with several years of practical experience in the care and support of seniors who is familiar with the special needs of older individuals and can act thoughtfully and independently in various everyday situations.

We would like a trustworthy individual who enjoys personally accompanying older people, promoting their well-being in daily life, and being there for them with patience, respect, and empathy.

Your Tasks

Care and Daily Companionship

• Personal and individual care of the couple in daily life
• Support with everyday tasks and personal care as needed
• Accompanying for walks and activities
• Accompanying to doctor’s appointments, therapies, and other appointments
• Support with errands and grocery shopping
• Provide companionship and promote a pleasant, positive daily routine
• Attention to general well-being and individual support needs
• Observation of changes in physical or general condition and passing on important information
• Independent and proactive action in daily life
• Support with organizational and personal matters as agreed

Household

• Cleaning and careful maintenance of the entire household
• Washing and ironing clothes as needed
• Order and organization in the household
• Support with grocery shopping and smaller errands
• Ensure a tidy and pleasant living environment
• Support in the kitchen as needed

Driving Services

• Occasional driving of the couple with the car
• Trips to doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, activities, and other errands

Your Profile

For this responsible position, we are expressly looking for a person with profound and practical experience in the care of older people.

You bring the following:

• Several years of experience in the care and support of elderly individuals
• Experience with older or needy individuals
• Experience as care assistant, caregiver, daily companion, senior caregiver, housekeeper, or in a comparable role
• Empathy and understanding for the individual needs of elderly people
• Safe and respectful interaction with people who need support in daily life
• Ability to notice changes in well-being attentively
• Reliable, careful, and independent working style
• High sense of responsibility as well as discretion and trustworthiness
• Patience, warmth, and respectful interaction
• Enjoyment of a personal and long-term care relationship
• Good knowledge of German and English
• Driving license category B and safe driving experience
• Willingness to drive the couple as needed
• Flexibility and interest in a long-term collaboration

A training or further training in the care, support, or health sector is an advantage.

We Offer

• A long-term and trusting employment
• A workload of 80-100%, depending on availability and agreement
• A responsible and varied activity with a focus on care, daily companionship, and support of elderly people
• A combination of personal care, support in care, and household management
• A pleasant, familiar, and respectful working atmosphere
• Fair employment conditions and good remuneration
• Long-term collaboration with a valued elderly couple

We look forward to meeting you.