Working family caregiver in Etten-Leur: combine work and family care with balance

More and more people are combining their jobs with informal care. Perhaps you care for a parent, partner, child or neighbor in addition to your job. This is valuable, but also intensive. The combination of (home) work and informal care can be tough and lead to stress, overburdening or even failure.

Did you know that 1 in 4 workers have informal care responsibilities in addition to a paid job? In the healthcare sector, this number is even higher. Informal care can put a lot of pressure on the work-life balance. That is why it is important to discuss informal care, know your rights and take good care of yourself.

Tips for working family caregivers

1. Make informal care negotiable
   Tell your supervisor or colleagues about your situation. Together, you can look for options for flexibility, such as working from home or modified work hours.
2. Know your rights
   There are legal arrangements for working family caregivers, such as care leave and flexible working hours. These arrangements can help you maintain balance.
3. Take good care of yourself
   Take time to relax and keep paying attention to your health. Only if you take good care of yourself can you continue to take good care of another person as well as do your job.

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Helpful information and support

In Etten-Leur, as a working caregiver, you can turn to Surplus for advice, guidance and practical support. Various tools are also available:

• Overview of leave arrangements (via Etten-Leur municipality website)

• Question Guide for personal advice

• Pocketbook of Mantel Care and Work - available from Mantelzorg Etten-Leur

• Online information and modules via M-Power, developed specifically for working family caregivers

Combining informal care and work does not have to be just a burden. With the right support and information, you can stay better balanced.

Learn more or contact directly?
The informal care consultants at Surplus in Etten-Leur are happy to help.