Working as a carer for the elderly outside Poland is still very popular. It is hardly surprising, because such an occupation is not only satisfaction with the performed activity, improving your qualifications or getting to know another country and culture, but also a chance to earn some decent money. Therefore, a large proportion of women decide to go on such a trip. However, that the decision made is fully profitable and satisfactory, then you have to take care of safety as much as possible. How to do it? It is worth remembering a few basic points.
Work only with a contract
One of the most important ways to ensure your safety at work abroad as a carer for the elderly is to sign an appropriate contract. There can be no compromises in this case. For several reasons. First of all, work without a contract - both in Germany, as in other European countries - it is a crime, for which there is a risk of a high penalty and removal from the territory of a given country. Besides, work without a contract means no contributions, no payment of taxes and often no insurance. And that's not all, of course. Let's remember, that only the contract is proof of the arrangements for duties or tasks in the new workplace. It is the contract that determines the terms of employment and remuneration, which should be respected on both sides. The conclusion of the contract guarantees work safety, and in the event of failure to comply with it, it allows you to pursue your rights in court. And one thing, which every babysitter should remember - read it carefully before signing any contract, and in case of any doubts, ask the recruiter for additional explanations.
Insurance
Another guarantee of safety when working as a carer for the elderly abroad is taking care of appropriate insurance. An accident can happen anywhere - while traveling, for example, performing duties or a day off. And the consequences can not only be very unpleasant, but also quite expensive. Therefore, it is worth taking care of appropriate security. Here it is necessary to mention not only health insurance, but also accidental or accidental. At the same time, it is worth remembering about it, that many elderly care agencies provide such coverage under their contract or help with all formalities.
Proven employment agency
Another important guarantee of safety when working abroad as a nanny is going with an experienced one, proven and recognized an agency for carers of the elderly. There are a lot of such entities operating on the labor market, but that doesn't mean, that they are all equally credible and reliable. Therefore, when looking for a future employer, it is worth following the experience of a given agency (how many years it has been operating on the market), opinions of other caregivers about it, references, documents in her possession, permits and certificates. Information on a given agency can be found both among friends of nannies, as well as on various types of internet forums. It is also worth making an appointment with the representative of the agency, to talk, dispel any doubts and see for yourself, whether the agency is worth trusting. At the same time, it is also worth checking, what the agency offers as part of employment - for example, insurance, free transport, coordinator's care or assistance at every stage of recruitment and employment. All this is of great importance in later work.
What else is important in the context of work safety as a carer for the elderly abroad? In this case, it is undoubtedly worth focusing on knowledge - at least basic - of a foreign language. Such a skill will not only enable efficient communication with the student / ward, but it will also allow you to function freely in a new environment. In addition, it is extremely important to get to know the workplace itself, as well as your ward (his diseases, character or needs). It is also worth getting to know the city, in which the next weeks or months will be spent. Additionally, it is worth stocking up on optimism, smile and faith in success. In such a situation, everything will surely succeed.
Recent Comments