A heart for the elderly: Daniel Burgstaller and mobile care

A heart for the elderly: Daniel Burgstaller and mobile care

in Bad Schallerbach, Daniel Burgstaller (32) ensures a good mood with his clients with a lot of commitment. Since November 2022, he has been active in the Caritas Mobile Nursing Team in the Grieskirchen district and brings himself up for older people every day, including the 95-year-old Erna Rechberger, who has received support from mobile nursing services for eleven years. Burgstaller says that he lacked the interpersonal in his former profession as a cook. At a community service in the retirement home, he discovered his passion for working with older people. This experience led him to complete the training as a nursing assistant in 2013 and in 2018 the training as a nursing assistant.

Mobile care is becoming increasingly important and the requirements are high. Nurses provide old, sick or disabled people in their own home and work closely with other experts, authorities and doctors. "Paying, physical and psychological resilience are big plus points in this job," says Burgstaller from his own experience. As explained by the [Helpster] (https://www.helpster.de/caritas-aussbildung-zur-mobilen-fleit- und-training contents_164785), the locations for mobile nurses are both outpatient and inpatient, and the training includes many important tasks that promote the well-being of the clients.

a day in the life of a nurse

The typical working day of Burgstaller begins at 7 a.m. when he takes over the company car. With a clear plan in his head, he visits several clients at the same time and takes care of their personal hygiene, takes shops for them, takes a walks or even feeds pets. It becomes all the more challenging when medical emergencies suddenly occur or emotional farewells occur. "These experiences are not easy, but unfortunately they are part of our profession," Burgstaller admits openly.

The challenge, which is sometimes shaped by male nurses, takes a wink. He sees a clear advantage in the diversity of the nursing professions: "Both men and women bring their own strengths into care." His move to Caritas was a positive turn for him, especially compared to his time in the hospital. There he often felt under pressure, while he was countered by Caritas with open arms.

training and perspectives in care

Training as a mobile caregiver offers various ways: from geriatric care to health and nursing staff. A sensitive handling of clients as well as extensive medical and nursing knowledge are prerequisites for working in this area. The Caritas offers numerous vacancies - here candidates are asked with good hands in care.

For those interested, it is important to find out about the comprehensive training content and the necessary requirements. In addition to the human component, employers also expect a thorough documentation of the services provided. Taking social responsibility in the healthcare system and actively helping people is not only challenging, but also fulfilling - Daniel Burgstaller experiences this every day in his work.