Scheduling software for care
vigotime is a scheduling software for care homes and hospitals. It plans shifts automatically, checks ArbZG and collective agreements (e.g. TVöD), considers qualifications and organises absences on its own — from €4–6 per employee per month, €0 setup.
vigotime for care — the facts
€4–6/employee/month
€0
ArbZG & agreements (TVöD)
Matching built in
Common challenges in care — and how vigotime solves them
Short-notice absences with thin staffing
The absence automation instantly finds qualified replacements including a step-in bonus.
Ensuring qualification and skilled-staff ratios
Shifts are tied to qualifications; only suitably qualified employees are scheduled.
ArbZG rest periods despite 24/7 operation
Automatic checking of rest period (§ 5) and breaks — including industry-specific reduced rest with compensation.
Dissatisfaction and turnover
The fair points-based wish system raises acceptance among care staff and the works council.
vigotime vs. legacy systems (e.g. Senso, Vivendi PEP)
| vigotime | Legacy systems (Senso, Vivendi PEP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup cost | €0, live in days | Often €15,000–25,000 setup |
| Usability / UX | Modern, mobile | Often dated |
| Fair wish system (points logic) | Built in | Rare |
| ArbZG / agreement checks | Automatic | Present, but expensive |
| Absence automation + step-in bonus | Yes | Mostly manual |
When a legacy system is the right choice
Very large providers with highly specialised requirements and established processes sometimes do well with a deeply integrated legacy system. If modern usability, a fair wish system and low setup costs matter, vigotime is the leaner alternative.
Can you beat the schedule?
Staff a mini week with early, late and night shifts — then see what automated planning changes.
Early
Late
Night
Mon
E + L + N
Tue
E + L + N
Wed
E + L + N
Thu
E + L + N
Fri
E + L + N
Frequently asked questions — care & hospital
Yes. vigotime checks plans against collective agreements (e.g. TVöD) and the ArbZG.
Yes. Shifts can be tied to required qualifications so ratios are met.
Yes — as a modern, mobile solution without high setup costs. Whether switching is worthwhile depends on the specific feature needs.
Yes, including an on-premise option for data-sensitive providers.
€4–6 per employee per month, €0 setup.