NEWS, SIMPLY EXPLAINED
CARING FOR LOVED ONES IN SWITZERLAND
Being there when it matters. With financial relief.
Do you care for a family member or someone close to you? We help you receive a monthly wage for it.
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Family caregiving, simply explained
How does employment work, who pays and how do you get started? Our video explains it in just over 2 minutes.
Video in German with German subtitles.How it works
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Complete the salary check
Tell us who you care for, which canton you live in and what you help with. After your initial estimate, we contact you personally, answer your questions and explain the next steps.
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Complete your dossier
Use your private link to complete your details online. We help you and prepare the assessment appointment together.
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Home assessment
A qualified nurse from our Spitex partner visits you at home. They assess care needs and establish which services and hours can be recognised.
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Sign the contract
You agree on pay, deductions, care hours and a start date with our Spitex partner. Then you sign the employment contract. We help with the paperwork.
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Provide care and get paid
From the agreed start date, you document the recognised care services. Spitex pays your salary monthly. Your nurse continues to guide you and answer questions.
Customer stories
Claudia R. (47)cares for her mother«Being paid to care for my mother sounded almost too good at first. I could ask anything during the conversation and never felt pressured. Signing up was straightforward. Looking back, I am glad I completed the check and let Pflegeklar guide me through the process.»
Helen M. (54)cares for her father«Caring for my father alongside raising my children and working part-time was exhausting. As I am not very confident with technology, I simply called. The kind adviser guided me step by step. Having my time recognised financially is a relief for both of us.»
Mario M. (36)cares for his father«I work full-time and still care for my father every day. Pflegeklar called the morning after I completed the check. The assessment and contract were organised without me having to struggle through forms. I now have a dedicated person to turn to with questions.»
Rebecca S. (28)cares for her mother«Being there for my mother always felt natural to me. It was a colleague who first told me this care could be paid. After I signed up, the adviser took time to answer all my questions. I still do the same things – and now I am paid for them.»
Sandra M. (41)cares for her mother«With two small children, caring for my mother means lots of short visits. Pflegeklar listened carefully to what my days are like and organised everything else. I can spread the hours around my family. After years without my own income, I now receive a monthly salary.»
Petra K. (54)cares for her parents«I care for both my parents and expected weeks of paperwork. Instead, the contract was signed just a week later. I now work three days in the office and am paid for caring. For my parents, hardly anything has changed: it is still me.»
Jürg K. (74)cares for his wife«After 46 years of marriage, I want to keep caring for my wife myself. Having no care training, I was sceptical at first, but everything was explained patiently over the phone. The extra money helps day to day. I especially appreciate someone regularly checking how we are both doing.»
Monika S. (49)cares for her mother«I was already employed by a Spitex organisation but often felt left alone with my questions. I was worried about switching, yet Pflegeklar supported me at every step. Now I have a dedicated contact and get quick replies. That personal support was exactly what I had been missing.»
Looking ahead
More people need care at home.
Obsan projects around 42% more Spitex care hours for people aged 65+ by 2040, and around 63% more by 2050 than in 2023.
Families and professionals are both needed. Family carers deserve support and recognition.
Million hours per year. Projection assuming unchanged care provision; not a prediction for an individual case.
Source: Obsan 09/2025, p. 48
Frequently asked questions
What happens after the check?
We review your information and contact you personally. Together, we clarify your options. If you are eligible, we handle all the paperwork and arrange an in-person appointment for you to sign your employment contract and have any questions answered. Paid care then begins.
Do I need care training?
No. You can start providing paid care without care training. Further training helps you provide care with greater confidence, but it is voluntary.
What kind of help can be paid?
Many different care tasks can be billed and remunerated, such as helping with dressing, washing or eating. After the check, we clarify with Spitex and your health insurer which activities will ultimately be recognised.
How much can I earn?
Your pay depends on the recognised care hours and agreed hourly rate. The free pay check gives you an initial estimate. Go to the free pay check →
Is Pflegeklar free for me?
Yes. Our check, advice, registration and support are free of charge for you.
Can I do this alongside my job?
Yes, of course. Many family caregivers work and provide care alongside their job. Legal working-time and rest requirements must be respected. We check with you beforehand how both can fit together.