MIJ

MIJ is a care and support organization serving people across Rotterdam–Rijnmond, the Drechtsteden and Amstelland. Its community of more than 800 care professionals provides person-centred services to over 3,800 clients, adapting support to individual needs, backgrounds and cultures. MIJ has worked in the Dordrecht region since 1950 and has served Rotterdam since 2004.

Its services include personal care, nursing, specialist care, 24-hour care, domestic support and broader social support. Clients can also access day activities, personal alarm services and nursing advice. Through its housing services, MIJ supports older adults in a range of residential settings. These include Boekenrode for older people who wish to live independently, Beyt Essalam for Muslim older adults, Bienvenido for older adults with an Afro-Caribbean background, and Boomgaard for Chinese older adults. The organization also offers Plusflat housing and support.

MIJ provides opportunities for staff to develop their skills and build meaningful careers. Its approach emphasizes working with people’s abilities and delivering care that fits their lives.