Mobility assistance for elderly people in Lichtenberg

We are looking for companions who support older people with and without wheelchairs/rollators and adults with mental disabilities in their mobility: Common walks, drinking coffee, organising excursions, listening to music (60s-90s), puzzles, occupy with the existing model railway, watch movies together and have general conversations.

Support is especially needed in the district of Lichtenberg.

Your Tasks

You will accompany elderly people or people with mental disabilities on walks together, playing sports or going shopping

What's needed

You should enjoy working with older people or people with mental impairments and have empathy, as well as be reliable, have min. 4-6 months time and possibly experience in using a wheelchair. But above all, qualities such as patience, reliability and sincere interest in the people in our facilities are important to us.

No health restrictions, participation in wheelchair training (3 - 4 h), appointments as needed

Please note: extended certificate of good conduct (can be requested from us)

Time required

flexible and according to agreement

Important notice

We also offer a commitment in Reinickendorf.

Since 1946, the UNIONHILFSWERK has been providing social aid out of Christian responsibility. To this day, we remain committed to those who depend on care and support. Our commitment is shaped by our mission statement "to create an individual quality of life" in order to help people to help themselves. Originating from 70 years of civic involvement, voluntary involvement continues to be a fundamental pillar of our commitment to others. As an alliance of the corporate foundation, association, six non-profit organisations and support foundation, UNIONHILFSWERK offers a wide range of possible applications and a commitment-friendly framework.