Interview with Harry Stehrenberger, shareholder of seniors@work about working at an older age
An interview with Harry Stehrenberger was conducted to learn more about working at an older age from the perspective of…
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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
Interview with City Councilor Ariane Thür Wenger about the challenge of the increasing need for care and the possibility of using HEROES
What are your specific tasks and responsibilities in the social service area? As a city councilor of Rorschach, I am…
The perspective of care receivers: What makes a trustworthy caregiver for you? What kind of quality of care is needed to feel comfortable?
When looking for a caregiver, what is important to you? Little things like personal introductions, greetings and communication are important…
How does a care receivers from Switzerland perceive the professional home care services?
To gain a better insight into the perspective of care receivers, a further interview was conducted. We interviewed a 72-year-old…
How does the care receiver perceive the care service?
When looking for a carer, what is important to you? A caregiver should be punctual and have your best interests…
A disscusion with Edith Wohlfender, Director of the Swiss Nursing Association in St.Gallen
For the HEROES project, it is particularly important to understand and know the country-specific framework conditions and challenges in recruiting…
Interview with Heidrun Gattinger, Head of the Institute of Applied Nursing Science at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
Katharina Molterer conducted another interview on the framework conditions for recruiting nursing and care professionals in Switzerland on 12.07.2022 with…
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…
