Taking care of an older adult, a person with a disability, or with an illness that needs daily care, leads some families to hire the services of someone who supports them in this task. In this sense, there are those who dedicate themselves professionally to this work and are called caregivers , some of whom have studies in nursing.
In that of the Federal Consumer Attorney’s Office (Profeco) of October, a series of recommendations are given and the approximate cost of what people dedicated to the care of others charge.
What should I take into account to hire a caregiver?
You must take into account what types of care the person who needs to be cared for requires.
- If you need to be mobilized
- If you require personal hygiene and change of clothing
- Drug supply and application
- food supply
- Support and emotional accompaniment
- Emergency care, among others.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in the CDMX and Metropolitan Area?
It depends on the company or person dedicated to this service:
- SAS : With a 12-hour shift, patient care and mobility assistance, among other activities, the cost is 650 pesos.
- Always : With a 12-hour day, patient care and mobility assistance, among other activities, the cost is 785 pesos.
- Atend: With a 12-hour day, and the patient’s toilet, change of clothes or diaper, if necessary, accompanying them to a medical consultation, among other activities, the cost is 800 pesos.
- To Nursing : With a 12-hour shift (from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm), occupational therapy, muscle therapy, log control, patient grooming, among other activities, the cost is 600 pesos.
Profeco explained that for this exercise the selection was made randomly and does not mean any recommendation, in addition to the fact that the costs were collected between August 15 and 16, 2022 in Who’s Who in Prices, .
