Mobility assistance for elderly people in Reinickendorf

We are looking for companions who support elderly people with and without wheelchair/walker and adult people with mental disabilities in their mobility support: Common walks, drink coffee, organize excursions, listen to music (60s-90s), puzzles, deal with the existing model railroad, watch movies together and have general conversations.

The support is needed especially in Reinickendorf. The project office is about 4 bus stops away from S+U Wittenau.

Your Tasks

Accompanying an elderly person: Accompanying people with walking disabilities, wheelchair push service, walks, doctor visits, shopping

What's needed

You should enjoy working with older people or people with mental disabilities and have empathy, as well as be reliable, min. 4-6 months time and possibly have experience with wheelchairs. 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 of this kind in Lichtenberg.

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.