Sustainable recruitment of care workers in the EU
The recruitment of caregivers raises challenges across Europe. Monica Moldovan, the coordinator of HEROES Project, discussed the challenges and ways…
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Welcome to
HEROES
PROJECT
The age-inclusive platform for recruiting caregivers
What are we looking for?
We are developing a platform for recruiting care-givers. Our invitation to you is to join us in developing and testing the platform starting now until 2023. Depending on your skills and needs, choose the role that suits you best and start discover all the functions.
Why us?
Focuses on care industry
Connects local health and care systems with a in demand workforce and accelerates time to recruitment while reducing associated costs
Creates opportunities for older people
New on-demand video interview technology creates dignified work opportunities for older people - no matter where they are.
Fosters inter-generational learning
Integrates inter-generational action learning principles between qualified nurses and older people.
Enables community ecosystems
Enables a wider community ecosystem by engaging multiple local stakeholders.
Improves quality of life
Monitors the impact on the social, economic, and emotional well-being of older people.
Informs policy changes
Generates insights to inform change for older people's work opportunities
Testimonials
I enjoy being part of HEROES because it fosters intergenerational exchange and proves that there is life after 65+
Retiree
67 yo
There is very little transparency in the placement of caregivers and nursing staff. Agencies will send anyone!
Certified geriatric nurse
58 yo
Knowing how to care for an older, that does not believe help is needed, I find it very valuable.
Family member
54 yo
From Our Blog
HEROES in the focus of the IARA research colloquium
On Wed, March 16, 2022, our Austrian project partner, the Institute for Applied Research on Ageing IARA at Carinthia University…
Reflecting the third round of Co-Creation Workshops
In Switzerland co-creation workshops have also taken place in recent months. In this blog post, we -the Institute for Aging…
HEROES Co-Creation
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Co-creating age inclusive products
Engaging your users early on, starting from the design phase, is a key step for developing inclusive products or services.…