Do you need someone to take care of the elders in your family while you're gone? Elderly caretakers on our platform are verified and reviewed on a professional level. They are especially experienced in in-home meal preparation, personal and hygiene care, medication reminder, errands and transportation assistance, and most importantly - companionship.
Apart from the recommended caretaker, I'd also like to check the price of hiring an elderly caregiver!
As soon as you fill in and submit your customized senior care request on our platform, caretakers and caregivers will reach out and provide quotations to you. You can get up to 4 quotes in a snap, from which you can choose to hire the most suitable Pro based on to the quotes and customer reviews.
What is the difference between a caretaker and a health worker?
Personal Caregivers focus on assisting on elderly's day to day activities for their comfort and safety. Health workers specialize in geriatric nursing and that is professionally trained for medical support, typically providing services for seniors with a various illness like dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
What is included in elder care service?
According to the elderly care needs of your family, the elderly care worker will carry out basic elderly care jobs like assisting with toileting, getting dressed housekeeping, and bathing/grooming. The caregivers will also provide comprehensive care such as professional escorting to medical appointments, social events, assisting to bed and wheelchair.
How I can decide between a caretaker or a nurse/health worker?
We highly recommend that you decide according to the degree of care required by the elderly. For example, if the elder have wounds or injuries, need tube feeding, mobility, self-care ability... We will be in touch with you toevaluate the condition after you submit your assessment and request.
If you are unsure about which service to get, please contact 3703 3250 for more details.
How much does it cost for senior care services?
There are different elderly caretakers in Hong Kong. Elderly caregiver charges will be adjusted according to the complexity of care of the elderly people and working hours. In terms of general housekeeping needs, most people will choose to hire a part-time helper in Hong Kong because of their high flexibility and low cost. Employers can choose the timeslot which suits both employers' family and the elderly’s care workers.
If you are looking for a family assistant to take care of the elderly, you will be charged about $100 to $130 per hour. If the fee is charged per month, the fee will depend on the number of times of care per week and the duration of each session, which is about $9,000 to $40,000.
However, if the work involved is more complicated and requires a longer time to complete, the cost will be raised accordingly. Therefore, it is necessary to make it clear with the caregiver about the job scope to avoid disputes down the road.
