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Care request CR-2026-00148

In progress

Elderly care in Kimironko

Weekdays, 07:00 – 19:00

  1. Request receivedMon, 09:12
  2. Home assessmentMon, 16:40
  3. Caregiver matchedWaiting for your approval
  4. Care startsThu, 07:00

Aline U.

Verified

7 years · Elderly and dementia care

4.9 from 23 families
KinyarwandaEnglishFrench
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CARELIA

Aline U. checked in for Speciose at 07:04. Have a good day.

07:04

How CARELIA works

From the first call to the last shift, you are not doing this alone.

See the full process
  1. 01

    Tell us what care is needed

    Use the short request form, call us, or send a WhatsApp message. It takes about five minutes and there is no charge to ask.

  2. 02

    Speak with a coordinator

    A care coordinator confirms the details, assesses the care needs and flags anything that requires a clinical professional.

  3. 03

    Choose a verified caregiver

    We shortlist caregivers by skills, location, language and availability. You approve the person you are comfortable with.

  4. 04

    Care begins, you stay informed

    Caregivers check in and out of every shift and write daily notes. You receive updates on WhatsApp and in your account.

Care services

Support that fits the situation.

At home, in hospital or during recovery. Rates start from RWF 1,200 per hour and are confirmed in writing before care begins.

Compare services and rates

Coordinated care

A care team, not a directory.

Directories leave families to vet, schedule and follow up on their own. With CARELIA, a trained coordinator stays responsible for your care, and technology handles the matching, scheduling and updates in the background.

Caregiving, not clinical care

CARELIA caregivers provide non-medical care: personal care, mobility, meals, supervision and companionship. When someone needs injections, wound care or other treatment, we help you connect with a licensed provider.

Included with every booking

  • A care needs assessment before matching
  • Caregiver shortlists you can review and approve
  • Scheduling and a replacement if plans change
  • Check-in and check-out on every shift
  • Daily care notes shared with the family
  • Incident reporting and coordinator follow-up
  • Clear invoices and mobile money payments
  • One coordinator who knows your family

Trust and safety

How we verify every caregiver.

Families invite caregivers into their homes and hospital rooms. That trust is earned before a caregiver is ever proposed to you.

Verification record

Every caregiver, every time

Verified
  1. 1

    National ID

    Identity confirmed against the caregiver’s national ID.

  2. 2

    Training and qualifications

    Certificates checked with the issuing institution where possible.

  3. 3

    References

    Two previous employers or supervisors contacted by phone.

  4. 4

    Interview

    An in-person interview with a care coordinator, including scenarios.

  5. 5

    Criminal record certificate

    Requested before a caregiver can be matched with families.

  6. 6

    Ongoing checks

    Document expiry tracked, with reviews after family feedback.

WhatsApp-first

Care updates on the app you already use.

Request care, confirm your caregiver, know when they arrive and receive invoices, all on WhatsApp. Reply at any time to reach your coordinator.

CA

CARELIA

Business account

Hello Marie-Claire, we have received care request CR-2026-00148 for Speciose. Grace, your coordinator, will call you this morning.09:14
Thank you. Can the caregiver speak Kinyarwanda?09:20
Yes. Both caregivers we will propose speak Kinyarwanda. You can review them here: carelia.rw/account09:22
Aline U. checked in for Speciose at 07:04.07:04

For professional caregivers

Build your caregiving work with a team behind you.

Get matched with families near you, see your schedule in one place, and receive payouts to mobile money for every completed shift.

  • Assignments close to home

    Matched by district and the days you choose to work.

  • Clear shifts

    Check in and out from your phone; no paper timesheets.

  • Paid for every shift

    Earnings recorded automatically and paid to mobile money.

  • Support when you need it

    A coordinator to call if anything goes wrong on a shift.

Questions

What families ask us most.

All frequently asked questions
How quickly can care start?

For most requests in Kigali, a coordinator contacts you the same day and proposes caregivers within 24 to 48 hours. Hospital and urgent requests are prioritised. Care outside Kigali depends on caregiver availability in your district.

Can I choose the caregiver?

Yes. We shortlist caregivers who fit the care needs, location, language and schedule, and share their experience and reviews with you. You approve the caregiver you are comfortable with before anything is confirmed.

What if the caregiver is not the right fit?

Tell your coordinator or request a replacement from your account. We arrange another caregiver, and the current caregiver continues until the replacement is confirmed so there is no gap in care.

Do you serve areas outside Kigali?

Yes, in districts where we have verified caregivers, including Musanze and Huye. Tell us where care is needed and your coordinator will confirm availability. A small travel adjustment can apply outside Kigali.

Ready to arrange care?

Tell us what is needed and a coordinator will be in touch, usually the same day.