Across Switzerland, around half a million people in need of care are looked after by their relatives. Are you one of them? We are here to answer your questions and take your concerns seriously. With our free care advice, we support you every step of the way.
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Together, we develop tailor-made solutions for you and your loved ones – with the aim of improving the care situation and giving you the confidence you need.
Learn how to better recognise the emotions and needs of your loved ones. Using difficult care situations as examples, we work with you to develop practical solutions. We stand by your side so that you can master every challenge with ease and enjoyment.
Find out how to organise care tasks efficiently and make the best use of resources. Talk to us and get practical tips on how to lighten your own load.
We inform you about all the financial support available in the care sector. This way, you find out how to care for your relatives in the best possible way – and get paid for it too.
Family caregiving has benefits for both sides. People in need of care generally prefer familiar surroundings to a hospital or nursing home. In addition, it can significantly reduce healthcare costs. And for family caregivers, the benefit is that they are not only valued for caring for their loved ones, but also paid for it.
Family caregivers in Switzerland can be employed by pflegehero and be paid by the hour for providing basic care to a close relative.
Family caregivers are direct relatives and people close to the person in need of care (e.g. flatmates) who provide care.
All basic care services are paid, such as help with eating and drinking, personal hygiene, positioning or, for example, dressing and undressing.
If you are of legal age and care for a relative who needs regular care, there is a good chance that you can be paid for it, even if you have reached AHV (state pension) age. For a more detailed assessment, please sign up for an initial consultation.
For the basic care you provide, you are paid a gross hourly wage of CHF 36–42 (incl. Saturday and Sunday supplements). This is the best pay for family caregiving anywhere in Switzerland.
We will be happy to advise you personally on any questions about family caregiving and the possibility of employment. Book a free consultation.
pflegehero is a service offered by the Spitex organisations Spitex24, private Care and reha@home that specialises in relieving and supporting relatives who provide care at home. We are members of ASPS, the association of private Spitex organisations.
