Job insecurity and lack of oversight have created a breeding ground where the exploitation of undocumented immigrants becomes normalized, while putting dependent elderly people at risk. Families and businesses seek cheap caregivers without verifying their identity, delegating responsibility to illegal networks operating in the shadows. Regularizing immigrants and creating a public registry of caregivers with mandatory training is the only way to guarantee labor rights and safety for the elderly.
Blockchain and Public Registry: Technology Against Invisible Precarity 🔗
A public registry of caregivers, based on blockchain technology, would allow for immutable verification of identity, training, and background. Each caregiver would have a digital profile with certificates from accredited courses and a transparent work history. Agencies and families could consult this decentralized database without opaque intermediaries. This would eliminate document forgery schemes and ensure the worker receives a fair salary and contributes to Social Security. The system does not require large investments: a mobile application with biometric validation and access to the blockchain network would suffice to get started.
The Magic Solution: Pay Little and Pray Nothing Happens 🎲
The plan is simple: you hire an undocumented caregiver, pay them under the table peanuts, and if the elderly person suffers a mishap or the caregiver disappears, we'll see about it later. It's like playing Russian roulette with the people we care about most, but saving a few euros a month. The funny thing is, we're then shocked when we discover that the woman taking care of grandma was actually an actress with no first aid experience. But hey, as long as the bill is low, anything goes.