Care careers
Jobs in senior care
Want to work in elderly care? Pick a role and learn what it involves, the indicative salary, the requirements and courses you need — and see the open vacancies.
Elderly carer
An elderly carer provides daily support to seniors — at home or in a care home — with hygiene, meals, mobility and companionship. It is one of the most in-demand roles in the care sector.
Read the guide →Nursing assistant (infirmier)
A nursing assistant ensures beneficiaries' hygiene and comfort and assists the medical staff. It's an essential role in care homes, hospitals and rehab centres, with constant demand.
Read the guide →General nurse
A general nurse coordinates the care home's medical care, administers treatments and supervises the care team. A role with a constant staff shortage.
Read the guide →Physiotherapist
A physiotherapist assesses and restores seniors' functional capacity — mobility, balance, fall prevention. An in-demand role in rehab-focused care homes.
Read the guide →Social worker
A social worker assesses beneficiaries' needs, draws up the individual assistance plan and keeps in touch with families. A mandatory role in residential centres' staffing.
Read the guide →Psychologist
A psychologist assesses and supports seniors' cognitive and emotional state, provides counselling and helps families. A role required by residential-centre standards.
Read the guide →Housekeeper / cleaning staff
Cleaning staff keep the care home hygienic and sanitary-safe — essential in an environment with vulnerable beneficiaries. A good entry point into the care sector.
Read the guide →Cook
The care-home cook prepares daily meals respecting seniors' special diets and HACCP rules. A role with a direct impact on beneficiaries' health.
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