Elderly and Home Carers in Malta
Help for a parent who lives alone, a few nights' rest for a family carer or support after a hospital stay: find carers in Malta and meet them first.
No elderly and home carers listed yet. Be the first.
We are adding elderly and home carers now. Are you one? Your listing is free.
List your businessAbout elderly and home carers in Malta
Carers in Malta support older people and adults who need help at home. The work can include washing and dressing, meals, reminders to take medication, company, shopping and trips to appointments. Some carers visit for a few hours, others stay overnight or live in, and agencies can arrange a team so there is always cover.
Families usually start looking after a fall, a hospital discharge or a new diagnosis, or when the main family carer needs a break. Write down what help is needed and at what times, since mornings and bedtime are often the hardest parts of the day. Meet the carer with your relative present and agree how you will stay in touch.
The cost depends on the hours, day or night, weekends and public holidays, live-in or visiting, and the level of care, such as help with mobility or dementia. An agency prices differently from a self-employed carer and may cover sick days. If you employ a carer directly, ask who handles social security contributions.
What you can hire them for
- Daily home visits for an older parent
- Help with washing and dressing
- Live-in care
- Overnight care
- Respite for a family carer
- Company and help with meals
- Escort to hospital and clinic appointments
- Support after a hospital stay
- Care for someone living with dementia
What to ask before you book
- 1
Is your agency licensed by the Social Care Standards Authority?
- 2
What training do you have in moving and handling, first aid or dementia care?
- 3
Can you show me a recent certificate of conduct and references from families?
- 4
Who covers if the regular carer is ill or on leave?
- 5
Will the same carer come each time?
- 6
How will you keep the family updated after each visit?
Good to know in Malta
- The Social Care Standards Authority Act (Cap. 582) defines a social welfare service as care services provided for the well-being of service users, whether by a person, an agency or a residential facility, in the community, in a care and nursing home or in the home. Source
- Under the Act, no agency, entity or person may provide a social welfare service without a valid licence issued by the Social Care Standards Authority. The Authority's functions include receiving and investigating complaints against service providers. Source
Questions
How much does a carer cost in Malta?
It depends on how many hours you need and when, since nights, weekends and public holidays can cost more, whether the carer visits or lives in, and how much help your relative needs. Agencies and self-employed carers price differently, and an agency may include cover for sick days. Ask for a written quote listing the hours, the tasks and the rate for public holidays.
Is there home care for the elderly in Gozo?
Look at the towns on each profile and ask whether the carer or agency is based in Gozo. Daily visits need someone close by, so a carer living on the island is easier to rely on for early mornings and late evenings. For live-in care, a carer from Malta may be willing to move for the placement, so ask about time off and travel home.
Can I find a carer at short notice, for example after a hospital stay?
Sometimes. Agencies may be able to send someone quickly, while self-employed carers often have set clients already. Before discharge, ask the hospital team what support your relative will need at home, then message carers with the hours, tasks and start date. Arrange a short meeting before the first shift, even if time is tight.
How do I check a carer or care agency?
The Social Care Standards Authority Act requires a licence from the Authority to provide social welfare services, which include care in the home, so ask an agency for its licence. For an individual carer, ask for references, a recent certificate of conduct and details of their training. Tminta does not vet carers, so meet them with your relative before you agree.
How do I contact a care services in Malta?
Open a profile and call, message, email or visit their website. You contact them direct, and there are no fees.
Does Tminta charge a fee?
No. Searching and contacting elderly and home carers on Tminta is free. You deal with them direct.
I am a care services. How do I get listed?
Add your business for free on the "List your business" page. If you are already listed, open your page and claim it to update your details.