Today, Andrea and Kary are dedicated to making a difference for their clients at Familiehulp as home helps in home care.
They tell their story
My name is Andrea, and I am employed by Familiehulp as a home help in the care sector. Together with my colleague Kary, who also works as a home help at Familiehulp, I would like to share my experiences about our work and goals.
I started working at Familiehulp in April 2019, and although I was satisfied with my job, I felt the need for more social contact with people. I dreamed of becoming a carer, so I decided to take the plunge and asked if I could start as a home help in home care. There was an open vacancy, and I thought: "Why not give it a go?" My supervisor/care partner asked me some questions to see if I was suitable for the position, and I confidently replied that I would like to try. Fortunately, I got the chance, and so my journey at Familiehulp began.
When Kary came to Belgium, I thought she might also like to work at Familiehulp. I invited her to join us, and she agreed. Together, we began our journey as home helps in home care.
Our tasks are diverse and focused on supporting people who need help to continue living independently.
We ensure a clean and safe living environment for our customers by cleaning their homes; we vacuum, mop, dust, and clean kitchens and bathrooms. We also help wash and iron clothes and bedding to ensure our customers always have clean, fresh clothes.
I always feel well supported by my supervisor/care partner.
She regularly checks how I am doing and encourages me to ask questions if I need help with anything. I feel like someone is always there for me at Familiehulp, and that gives me a lot of confidence.
One of the things that strikes me is how friendly and respectful everyone is. They understand that we are from Peru and sometimes don't understand everything right away. They help us at our own pace and make us feel really welcome.
Both Kary and I have the same dream: to become carers. We have decided to train as carers together, and we hope to start in February next year. We are determined to achieve our goals and are grateful for the opportunities Familiehulp has given us.