Indonesian Caregivers for Elderly Care in Singapore
We Are Caring places trained Indonesian caregivers with Singapore families who care for an elderly parent at home. With two partners in Indonesia, Solve Employment! and Poricon, every caregiver is screened, completes a 24-module elderly-care training before she travels, and pays no placement fee. The programme is led by Sam Syahrul (EA personnel reg. no. R2095330).
What makes this programme different
- Trained for elderly care. Before she travels, every caregiver completes 24 training modules in personal care, mobility and transfers, home hygiene and basic clinical care.
- Screened honestly. Each candidate is checked for genuine caregiving experience, valid documents and suitability for live-in elderly care.
- Fair from the start. Caregivers pay no placement fee and have no salary deduction, in Singapore or in Indonesia. A first-time caregiver earns at least S$800 a month, the minimum set by the Indonesian government in the official job order.
- An official process. Every placement goes through a Ministry of Manpower (MOM) work permit and an endorsement by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore.
- Support for the whole contract. We stay your point of contact throughout her employment, with a free replacement if her employment ends within 2 months.
Three partners, one standard of care
| Partner | Where | Role |
|---|---|---|
| We Are Caring | Singapore | The licensed Singapore employment agency: presents caregivers to families, handles the work permit, the embassy endorsement and the contract, and looks after the caregiver's welfare throughout her employment |
| Solve Employment! | Bandung, West Java | A social enterprise that sources, screens and prepares Indonesian candidates for ethical work abroad |
| Poricon (PT Poriconindo Inti Nusa) | Kota Bekasi, West Java | The licensed Indonesian recruitment agency: runs the caregiver training at LPK Poricon and handles the official documents and departure from Indonesia |
How it works for your family
- Book a free call to talk about your parent's needs and your home. There is nothing to pay to get started.
- Receive matched profiles of screened, trained caregivers suited to what you need.
- Interview by video call at a time that suits you. Your consultant can join a short follow-up call to help you decide.
- We handle the paperwork, from the work permit and the embassy endorsement to her arrival in Singapore.
From Indonesia to your home
| Step | Who | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Source | Solve Employment! | Candidates are found across Indonesia, including at vocational nursing schools in Bandung. |
| 2. Screen and train | Solve Employment! and Poricon | Experience, documents and eligibility are checked, and caregivers train at LPK Poricon. |
| 3. Official documents | Poricon | As the licensed Indonesian agency, Poricon handles the documents and departure from Indonesia. |
| 4. Present | We Are Caring | With the caregiver's consent, we share her profile so you can review and interview her. |
| 5. Place | We Are Caring | We apply for the work permit, arrange the embassy endorsement and the contract, and handle the paperwork in Singapore. |
| 6. Support | We Are Caring | We look after her welfare and stay available for the whole employment period. |
The training before she travels
Every caregiver completes a 24-module programme at LPK Poricon, Poricon's training centre, and is certified before deployment.
| Area | Modules | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Work readiness and communication | 5 | The job and its risks, workplace safety, teamwork, motivation, and the language of the destination country |
| Personal care | 4 | Bathing, toileting, oral and denture care, and hair washing for elderly people |
| Home and hygiene | 6 | Cleaning the bedroom and bathroom, making and changing beds, laundry, and a safe home |
| Mobility and transfers | 4 | Safe walking support, wheelchair and stretcher transfers, and exercises in bed |
| Basic clinical care | 5 | Vital signs, warm and cold compresses, incontinence care, and fall prevention |
She is a trained caregiver, not a nurse: for medical care, your parent's doctor remains the reference.
Watch the training modules on Instagram
What it costs
| Cost (S$) | Amount |
|---|---|
| We Are Caring service fee | 2,295.00 |
| Launch offer, until 31 December 2026 | −500.00 |
| GST at 9% on our fee | 161.55 |
| Ministry of Manpower (MOM) work permit application and issuance | 70.00 |
| Maid insurance: medical, personal accident, and the security bond guarantee | 624.00 |
| Pre-deployment medical check-up and transport in Singapore | 290.00 |
| Embassy documentation | 200.00 |
| Partner agency fees in Indonesia | 800.00 |
| Mandatory training and certification | 250.00 |
| Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Settling-In Programme, for a first-time caregiver | 76.40 |
| Total during the launch offer | 4,266.95 |
After 31 December 2026, our service fee is S$2,295 + GST and the total is S$4,811.95. Third-party fees, including the training and certification, are passed on at cost. The free replacement within 2 months is included. Her one-way flight to Singapore is paid by you as the employer and quoted separately. See every other cost of hiring a helper
Meeting caregivers where they train
The team visits vocational nursing schools and communities across Bandung, West Java, to meet candidates in person and prepare them for elderly-care work abroad.
Free sessions for future caregivers
The three partners run free online sessions, such as the "Karir Caregiver Global" webinar, on who can become a caregiver, what the work in Singapore is really like, and how to prepare for it. The September 2026 session was given by Sam Syahrul (EA personnel reg. no. R2095330), Ibu Sumiasih, Director of Poricon, and Riswan of Solve Employment!
Your point of contact
Sam Syahrul, Growth Manager (EA personnel reg. no. R2095330) · English, Malay · leads the Indonesian caregivers programme. Book a free call with Sam
FAQ
Is a caregiver different from a domestic helper?
She holds the same Ministry of Manpower (MOM) work permit as any domestic helper and lives with your family. The difference is her preparation: before she travels, she completes 24 training modules in elderly care.
How much does a caregiver earn?
A first-time caregiver earns at least S$800 a month, the minimum set by the Indonesian government in the official job order. Her salary is paid in full: she has no salary deduction.
How long does it take for a caregiver to arrive?
3 to 4 weeks from the moment you choose her to her arrival in Singapore.
Does the caregiver pay any fee?
No. Caregivers placed by We Are Caring pay no placement fee and take on no loan, in Singapore or in Indonesia.
Can she give medical care?
She is trained in basic care such as vital signs, incontinence care and fall prevention, but she is not a nurse. For medical care, your parent's doctor remains the reference.
What if it does not work out?
If her employment ends within 2 months, for any reason, We Are Caring finds you a replacement with no service fee. Third-party fees still apply.