Pflegenotstand: Deutschlands Pflege hängt am Ausland – doch die Fachkräfte gehen
Mehr als 350.000 ausländische Pflegekräfte arbeiten hierzulande. Doch der internationale Wettbewerb um sie wird härter und Deutschland bietet für viele nicht genug Gründe, zu bleiben.
In Germany, the demand for nursing care has surged, leading many to attribute its strain on the availability of foreign healthcare workers. Besjana Lushaj, an Albanian-born woman, moved to Germany at age 23 in pursuit of her childhood dream. After eight years of studying Public Health and securing a position as a nursing assistant, Lushaj now works in a rehabilitation clinic, a nursing home, and a psychiatric hospital, managing thirteen shifts at once during the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, after nearly eight years in the field, she has recently resigned, stating that she does not receive enough empathy or compassion from her superiors. Her story highlights the systemic crisis in Germany's healthcare sector, where foreign workers are necessary to maintain care, but their recruitment is no longer sufficient on its own.
Nursing staff must also find satisfaction in their jobs, as Germany is increasingly becoming less attractive, especially in the global competition.
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