Online training for everyday companions:in
in accordance with § 45a
Your job prospects with meaning

As an everyday companion, you accompany and support people in their homes and help them organize their everyday lives. Among other things, you help in the household and garden, accompany people in need of care to appointments, go for walks with them, play board games or read to them.

In just 6 weeks, you will learn everything you need to know about age-related illnesses and limitations as well as the basics of nursing care. You will acquire knowledge and skills for cleaning and caring for the living area and textiles as well as for preparing food. You will also learn how to actively involve people in need of care. You will also receive important information on how to communicate successfully with people in need of care and their relatives, as well as on legal principles.

Can't wait to get started as an everyday companion? Then you've come to the right place: after just 40 teaching units and a personal final interview, you'll be ready for your first assignments. On average, the training lasts around 6 weeks.

Training to become an everyday companion in accordance with § 45a costs 279 euros. In North Rhine-Westphalia, 50% of the costs can be subsidized via the education voucher. Payment in installments is also possible by arrangement.  

As an everyday companion, you are in high demand on the job market. A wide range of areas of employment await you, e.g. in private households or with outpatient care services. Placement via the pme Familienservice to its numerous customers is also possible.