Private caregiver wanted by the hour: Flexible care
Marianne needs support with personal care. With an hourly caregiver, she can maintain her independence and feel safe at the same time. Read our tips for your perfect care.
Sometimes just a few hours of help a day is enough to make everyday life easier - which is exactly what hourly care is ideal for. Whether you need help with personal hygiene, household chores or simply to relieve Relatives, flexible care helps to maintain independence and provide security. With a flexible private carer, you have exactly the help you need, exactly when you need it. Marianne has also found her perfect solution. Find out now how you can find the right carer for you and your loved ones!
Hourly care offers flexible and individualized support exactly when you need it. Unlike full-time care, where a caregiver is on site around the clock, an hourly caregiver only comes for a few hours a day or on set days of the week. You decide when and for how long the care is provided, so you can tailor the help exactly to the needs of you and your family. This form of care offers those in need of care the greatest possible freedom and self-determination, while at the same time providing them with the support they need. This form is just right if, for example, the person concerned needs help with personal hygiene in the morning. For example, if the person needs help in the morning with personal hygiene, getting dressed or taking medication, but would like to manage the rest of the day independently. Or perhaps he or she needs someone to accompany him or her when shopping or visiting the doctor in order to feel safe. Caregiving relatives, who are often on duty around the clock, can also be relieved by hourly care - for example, if they need some time off or have work commitments. In all these situations, hourly care offers the perfect solution: flexible, needs-based and exactly when it is needed. This allows those affected to continue to lead a self-determined life without being permanently dependent on outside help - while at the same time providing security and relief. Hourly care not only offers practical solutions, but also huge added value to the daily lives of you and your family. It's like a tailor-made suit - precisely tailored to your needs and flexible to use without you having to commit to a fixed care plan. The biggest advantage of hourly care is its flexibility. Those affected have the opportunity to organize their care entirely according to their daily routine. In the morning, someone comes to help the person in need of care with personal hygiene and breakfast, in the afternoon someone comes to help with shopping or for a walk. You can rely on the person concerned being well cared for and at the same time plan your own daily routine better. Hourly care adapts to the lives of you and your family - together you can decide when and how much support you need without having to completely change your lives. Another major advantage is the preservation of independence. Hourly care gives those affected the freedom to manage their everyday lives largely on their own. They can remain active and independent, but always have help at their side when they really need it. They can carry out all their usual tasks - whether it's going to the garden, preparing a meal or taking a short walk - and still have the security of knowing that someone is there to support them with more demanding activities such as personal hygiene or taking medication. This not only gives those affected a good feeling, but also their relatives, who can rest assured that they are being well looked after. Compared to full-time care, hourly care is also a more cost-effective solution. You don't have to pay for round-the-clock care, but only for the hours when you and your loved one really need support. This leaves more financial leeway for other things and you can flexibly adapt the care to your needs. Perhaps you need more help on some days and less on others - this is possible with hourly care without putting an unnecessary strain on the budget. And best of all: you can also book this form of care at short notice and as required. Sometimes situations arise in which support is needed at short notice - be it due to a sudden illness or an unexpected obligation on the part of a relative. With hourly care, you can quickly and flexibly organize a carer to support you and your family at precisely such times. It's reassuring to know that you can get help at any time without having to plan well in advance. Finding the right hourly, private caregiver is like choosing a trusted traveling companion. You want someone who is not only qualified, but also a good fit for you and your loved ones and who will provide you with the best possible support on your personal journey. Here are a few tips to help you find exactly the right caregiver for you and your needs. You are looking for someone to support the person concerned in everyday life - with intimate tasks such as personal hygiene or getting dressed. Of course, you want to be sure that this person is not only professionally qualified, but is also the right choice for the person in need of care on an interpersonal level. Therefore, look for qualifications such as appropriate training and experience in the care sector. Ask yourself: Does the caregiver have previous experience caring for people with similar needs? How do they deal with special challenges? Just as important as the professional qualifications is the personal suitability. Can the caregiver respond well to the wishes and idiosyncrasies of the person concerned and you? Do they understand your needs without you having to constantly explain what you want? Empathy, patience and reliability play a decisive role here. After all, the Caregivers feel comfortable in her presence and be sure that she will support him or her exactly when you need it. It's like choosing a new companion for your loved one's everyday challenges - someone you want to trust. That's why a personal meeting is essential before you and your family make a decision. In a first meeting, you can quickly sense whether the chemistry is right. You have the opportunity to ask questions, clearly formulate expectations and see how the caregiver responds. Sympathy and trust play a major role here, as this person will stand by the person concerned in very personal moments. A test phase is like a test drive: you and your loved ones get the opportunity to experience the caregiver in action. This way you can find out whether she meets your expectations in practice. You may realize after just a few hours that they offer just the right support for you - or you may find that their working style doesn't suit your needs. This stage is important to ensure that you and your family get the help you need. Finding the right caregiver can sometimes seem like looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack. This is exactly where noracares comes in - like a reliable compass to guide you and your family through the jungle of care services. noracares is a platform that helps families find qualified and vetted caregivers who perfectly match their individual needs. You simply create a search profile and receive direct suggestions that match the specified requirements and needs. Do you need someone to help for a few hours in the morning? Or maybe someone to accompany you shopping once a week? noracares offers you exactly the flexibility you need. It's as if you can choose from a tailor-made offer, without any complicated inquiries or lengthy arrangements. Everything is transparent and straightforward, so you get the support you're looking for quickly. With noracares, you can quickly and easily find a caregiver that suits your situation: Our system is transparent, fair and personal - without any agency fees. The cost of hourly care varies depending on the region, duration of care and qualifications: Cost overview - Hourly caregiverWhat does hourly care mean?
Who is hourly care suitable for?
Benefits of hourly care
Flexibility for families and people in need of care
Maintaining independence while reducing the workload
Cost savings compared to full-time care
Possibility to book at short notice and on demand
Tips for choosing the right caregiver
What to look for in the search?
The importance of a personal conversation or video call and the test phase
Support from noracares: Making search a breeze
What does a caregiver cost on an hourly basis?
Financial Aid & Grants (Examples for Austria)
Availability - Hourly Care with Noracares
What grants and subsidies can you take advantage of?
- Care allowance from care level 1
- Preventive care to relieve the burden on family caregivers
- Grants from the federal states
Find out more at sozialministerium.gv.at or HELP.gv.at.
What tasks does an hourly caregiver perform?
- Help with household chores (cooking, washing, tidying up)
- Body care & medication reminder
- Accompaniment to appointments or walks
- Conversations & social attention
You decide which tasks to focus on.
Where is the hourly care available?
Noracares provides caregivers throughout Austria, including in:
- Vienna
- Linz
- Graz
- Salzburg & Umgebung
Just enter your location in the request.
Example: Marianne and her hourly caregiver
Take Marianne as an example. Marianne was always very independent, but over time she realized that some everyday tasks became more difficult for her. Personal hygiene in particular caused her problems and she didn't want to rely on her daughter every day. Through noracares, Marianne and her daughter quickly found an hourly caregiver who supported her in exactly the areas where she needed help - without her having to give up her independence. Thanks to noracares, Marianne was able to maintain her quality of life while her daughter was relieved.
Hourly care is not just a solution, but a key to a better quality of life - both for the person affected and their relatives. It offers the freedom to live independently while receiving the support they need when they need it. Imagine how much easier and more enjoyable everyday life will be if you and your loved ones get exactly the help you need without giving up your independence. With noracares by your side, finding a qualified caregiver becomes a straightforward and safe process.
Don't wait any longer to find the support you deserve! Visit noracares and discover the variety of caregivers available by the hour, perfectly suited to the needs of you and your family. Register now and find a suitable caregiver today! 👉 Start your search now - free of charge and without obligation!
