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A care assistant in France (auxiliaire de vie) helps older people and people with disabilities live at home, or as independently as possible in a residence.

Your day is a series of visits across a town or a rural area: getting someone up and helping with washing and dressing, preparing breakfast, making sure the medicines in the pill organiser are taken, then moving on to the next person. Later visits might involve a meal, a walk, an appointment, shopping or simply company for someone who lives alone. Transfers from bed to chair and the use of a lift or a walking frame are part of the job, so you learn safe handling techniques. You note what you observe in the liaison notebook and alert the family, the nurse or your coordinator when something changes. Most care assistants work for a home care service (SAAD), some directly for families.

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[First name Last name]

Care Assistant (Auxiliaire de vie) | Home Support for Older People

[City] · [phone] · [email]

Profile

Auxiliaire de vie with [x] years in a home care service, supporting older people with dementia and people with reduced mobility. I handle personal care, safe transfers and daily routines, and I keep the family and the nurse informed through the liaison notebook.

Experience

Auxiliaire de vie, home care service (SAAD), [City]

[month year] to present

  • Supported [x] people a week at home, from morning personal care to evening routines
  • Carried out safe transfers with a patient lift for two people with reduced mobility
  • Adapted meals for a person with swallowing problems following the speech therapist's advice
  • Reported changes in behaviour to the coordinator, leading to a revised care plan
  • Accompanied a person at the end of life in coordination with the palliative care team

Resume headlines

  • Care Assistant (Auxiliaire de vie) | Home Support for Older People
  • Auxiliaire de vie, Disability Support and Daily Living Assistance
  • Care Assistant with DEAES, Alzheimer's and End-of-Life Support

Summaries for your profile

Entry level

Recently qualified care assistant (DEAES, [year]) with placements with a home care service and in a nursing home. Comfortable with personal care, transfers and meal preparation, with a driving licence and a car for home visits in [City] and the surrounding area.

Experienced

Auxiliaire de vie with [x] years in a home care service, supporting older people with dementia and people with reduced mobility. I handle personal care, safe transfers and daily routines, and I keep the family and the nurse informed through the liaison notebook.

Career change

After years in retail, I trained as a care assistant following the care of my own grandmother. I bring patience, a sense of service and organisation, and I have completed the titre professionnel ADVF to work in home support.

Tips

  • Write your French qualification (DEAES, titre professionnel ADVF, CAP) clearly near the top.
  • Mention your driving licence and whether you have a car, which is often essential for home visits.
  • Describe the people you have supported (dementia, disability, end of life) rather than listing tasks only.
  • List short training courses such as safe handling (gestes et postures) or first aid (SST).
  • Give your availability for weekends and evenings, which home care services need most.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Presenting the job as housework only, when personal care is the core of the role.
  • Forgetting the driving licence, which many services filter on.
  • Describing medical tasks you are not allowed to do, such as injections.
  • Writing a vague CV without the area where you can work.

Working as a care assistant in France

Care assistant is not a regulated profession in France, but qualifications matter. The main diploma is the Diplôme d'État d'accompagnant éducatif et social (DEAES); the titre professionnel Assistant de vie aux familles (ADVF) and some CAP diplomas are also widely accepted. Validation of experience (VAE) lets experienced workers obtain a diploma. Most posts are with home care services (SAAD, now being merged into services autonomie à domicile) or directly with families paid through CESU. Care assistants do not perform nursing acts such as injections. Search for « auxiliaire de vie », « assistant de vie aux familles », « accompagnant éducatif et social » or « aide aux personnes âgées ».

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Frequently asked questions

Can I work as a care assistant in France without a diploma?

Yes, some services hire without a diploma, especially for help with daily life, but a qualification such as the DEAES or the titre professionnel ADVF opens more posts, particularly for personal care. Many services also help their staff obtain a diploma through validation of experience (VAE).

What is the difference between an auxiliaire de vie and an aide-soignant?

The aide-soignant (nursing assistant) holds a state diploma and carries out care under a nurse's responsibility, often in hospitals. The auxiliaire de vie supports daily life at home: personal care, meals, outings and company. On your CV, use the title that matches your diploma.

Should I mention working for private employers?

Yes. Many care assistants work directly for families, often paid through the CESU system. List these jobs like any other, with the type of support you provided and the duration, and mention that you were employed by a private individual.

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