Travelling abroad and look after the elderly during Christmas is really worthy, not only for the extra holiday fees, the energy savings in your own home, but also for experiencing the Christmas and New Year atmosphere in a different country than you are used to.
Higher salaries for carers in Austria have been a hot topic for a long time. These salaries have not moved at all for years. Due to high inflation, the WKÖ - Chamber of Commerce in Austria - is trying to defend the interests carers. They started with a petition which they plan to present to the Minister responsible for the situation.
If a new carer is coming into your home to look after a member of your family, it is important to get prepared for this. In our article you will find everything you need to know to get started.
A good employer who wants to attract and find a suitable and reliable employee will provide truthful and detailed information about their available job offers. At Atena , we disclose working conditions in detail because we care about the satisfaction of both, our staff and our clients.
If you choose the right film while relaxing it can help you learn something new and advance your career as a caregiver quicker. Find out more in our article.
The number of medical and care workers is declining, which has a negative impact on the health of the people who need the care. Therefore, there should be measures to eliminate the shortage of health personnel. Read how we in Atena are trying to deal with this problem.
The health sector has never had enough staff to fully cover the needs. Unfortunately, this problem is getting bigger and bigger and will not get better until changes are made.
If an older person is dependent on the help of another, the family considers options for how to care for them. They think about placing him/her in a senior facility. Retirement homes have their pros and cons. Live-in care in the home environment is also a possibility. How to decide is up to the individual decision of the senior's family.
Is it your dream to work abroad but you don't speak the language well enough? Or are you already working there but need or want to improve your language skills? Here are some tips on how to improve your language skills. It pays to improve, as this is reflected in the salary for certain positions.
When travelling abroad for work, you have to take into account the possibility of culture shock, which is natural when you change the background you are used to and encounter a different culture. However, you can prevent it if you prepare yourself for life in the country and learn about its specificities.
