The startup has developed a home support platform that connects elderly individuals with medical and paramedical students for real-time assistance and monitoring. This service addresses the need for reliable night support for seniors, enabling families to stay informed about their loved ones' well-being at home.
Funding
$380K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many elderly individuals require assistance and monitoring, especially during the night, to ensure their safety and well-being at home. Families often struggle to provide consistent overnight support, leading to concerns about falls, wandering, and general safety. The lack of reliable support can result in premature institutionalization.
Solution
Ernesti provides a platform connecting families with vetted medical and paramedical students who offer in-home assistance and monitoring for seniors. The service focuses on overnight support, offering companionship, supervision, and assistance with tasks such as medication reminders, mobility support, and responding to emergencies. Ernesti students, referred to as "Chouettes," are carefully selected and undergo background checks to ensure a high level of trust and reliability. The platform also offers a digital interface with features like a shared calendar, online payment processing, and tools for generating employment contracts.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is families with elderly relatives who require overnight assistance and monitoring in their homes, particularly those concerned about falls, wandering, or general safety.
Features
- Matching algorithm to connect families with suitable medical and paramedical students ("Chouettes")
- Thorough vetting process for students, including background checks and interviews with a clinical psychologist
- Overnight monitoring and assistance with mobility, medication reminders, and other non-medical tasks
- Digital platform with shared calendar, online payment processing, and contract generation
- AXA insurance coverage for all student engagements
- Option for assistance with evening meals
- Digital tools for communication and coordination between families and students