By KakiList Editorial Team·Updated April 2026·Editorial standards
Elderly caregivers in Singapore differ from home nursing — caregivers handle personal care and companionship (bathing, dressing, feeding, supervision), not clinical tasks. For foreign caregivers, MOM EA licensing applies (same framework as maid arrangements). Training matters: ADA Singapore credentials for dementia care, WSQ Higher Certificate in Eldercare, and current CPR/first-aid are the baseline quality signals. KakiList connects you with 125 verified Elderly Caregivers providers serving the Punggol area. Our listed providers maintain an average rating of 4.4★ based on Google reviews. Punggol is Singapore's newest town with modern BTO flats and smart-home features. Many homes are under warranty but still need regular servicing. Whether you live near Punggol MRT or around Waterway Point, Punggol Waterway Park, our providers serve all parts of Punggol. Compare providers, read verified Google reviews, and contact them directly via WhatsApp — no middleman fees or hidden charges.
Punggol's HDB/BTO mix means elderly caregivers providers are usually booked for post-stroke recovery care, Parkinson's support, and ADL assistance at home. With Waterway Point and Punggol MRT shaping how traffic flows through Punggol, locally-active providers save time on travel and typically offer faster response than North-East-wide teams.
Average rating: ★★★★☆ 4.4 across 5589 reviews
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Most providers listed for Punggol also serve the wider North-East zone. If you live between Punggol and a neighbouring estate, contact any provider via WhatsApp — they'll confirm coverage and travel fees, if any, before confirming the job.
No — same MOM rules as maids apply. Foreign caregivers must be deployed through MOM-licensed Employment Agencies. Direct hire is illegal and carries S\$5,000+ fines plus 2-year hiring ban. Singaporean or PR caregivers can be hired directly but are rarer in the market.
Hourly (general care): S\$18-30/hour. Dementia specialist hourly: S\$25-45. Day-only caregiver: S\$2,000-3,500/month. Stay-in: S\$2,800-4,500/month. Specialised (post-stroke, dementia): S\$3,500-6,000/month. Agency + levy for foreign hires: S\$1,500-3,500 + S\$60-300/month.
Look for ADA Singapore (Alzheimer's Disease Association) training, WSQ Higher Certificate in Eldercare with dementia specialisation, or equivalent recognised certifications. Generic caregivers without dementia-specific training struggle with behavioural changes (sundowning, aggression, wandering) and fall into managing their own stress rather than the patient's.
Ask for 2-3 recent family references willing to be contacted. Reference calls reveal reliability, temperament under stress, follow-through on care plans, and how they handled difficult days. An experienced caregiver with Singapore track record will have contactable references; those who refuse are signalling something.
Match caregiver experience to conditions. Someone experienced with Parkinson's care differs from stroke recovery or palliative care specialists. Dementia, post-stroke, and general ageing-in-place have different skill demands. Agency should be able to match based on your parent's specific conditions — generic matching without specialisation produces worse outcomes.