The cost of your personal caregiver depends on the following factors :
Number of people in the household requiring care or supervision
the level of care
Care requirements – this includes the type and scope of the tasks to be performed as well as the medical condition.
Qualification level , professional experience and language skills of the desired caregiver
Eligibility for funding (depending on net income, care level and dependents)
The daily rate starts at €60 , including social security contributions for the caregivers, but excluding travel expenses, which are billed separately after the transport invoice is submitted. The daily rate also changes if the requirements for the 24-hour caregiver increase, for example, if a certain level of professional experience or language proficiency is desired.
Pricing factors.
The amount of care allowance depends on the level of care required . There are seven levels. A care requirement of more than 65 hours per month is necessary. The number of hours of monthly care required is determined during an assessment by a doctor or a qualified nurse.
(Source https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/sociales/pflege/4/Seite.360516.html)
In addition,the Ministry of Social Affairsprovides a subsidy of 800 EUR per month for the employment of two self-employed caregivers.
(Source https://www.socialministerium.at/Themen/Pflege/24-Hours-Betreuung.html)
The person to be cared for in our example is
single and has care level 4.
Daily rate, e.g., €65.00 for 28 days... €1,820.00
plus organization fee...................... EUR 290.00
plus service fee.................................280.00 EUR
plus travel expenses for caregivers...............200.00 EUR
Total costs............................................2,590.00 EUR
less subsidies for care level 4............827.10 EUR
less subsidy from the Federal Social Welfare Office..........800.00 EUR
Remaining costs for you..........................€962.90