Frequently asked Questions - Carers

Do you charge fees?

You don't pay our employment agency anything at all. We believe it is not right to charge people money in order to enable them to work, and so we offer assistance in finding job positions completely free of charge.

Do I have to be self-employed?

Most job positions in Germany are based on Slovak/Czech trade licenses, though employment contracts are possible with some families. In Switzerland, work is conducted under Swiss employment contracts.

Do I need a nursing course for a carer job?

No, completing a caregiving course is not necessary for most job positions; however, it is important to have at least some experience from a home environment.

How long will it take you to find my family?

Finding a family is a highly individual matter for each applicant, and therefore there is no exact timeframe for when we will find you a family with whom you will be mutually compatible. In some cases, we are able to arrange work within a few days; in other instances, the waiting period can be up to a month. For families in Switzerland, due to high demand, the wait may extend to two months.

Can you help me travel? Who pays for the trip?

If you are interested, we can arrange transportation for you. We have long-term partnerships with transport companies that our caregivers happily use repeatedly. Of course, you can also choose another transportation method that you prefer. The caregiver pays for the journey themselves, with the family in Germany contributing €150-200 towards it, and in Switzerland 380 CHF.

How long are rotations usually?

In Germany, the standard length of a work period is 4 to 6 weeks, while in Switzerland it's 2 months. In the case of temporary replacements, the periods are shorter.

What is the salary and what does it depend on?

The salary range in Germany is between €1200 and €2200 per month on a trade license. Compensation depends on the required language and other skills, the client's health condition, and whether care is provided for an individual or a married couple. In Switzerland, the salary ranges from 2460 to 2500 CHF per month on a Swiss employment contract.

What level of German do I need to have for a carer job?

In Germany, an intermediate to good knowledge of German is most commonly required, while some families are satisfied with basic knowledge and/or require knowledge of another language, such as Czech or Russian. Families in Switzerland require good knowledge of German, though sometimes an upper-intermediate level is sufficient.

Do you also offer work for male carers?

Yes, we have been successfully placing male caregivers in families as well.

Frequently asked Questions - Health personnel

What are the requirements for healthcare staff to work in Austria?

For you to work as a nurse, practical nurse, physiotherapist or massage therapist in Austria, you need to have your education and qualifications recognised. This process includes nostrification of diplomas/certificates and registration in the register of healthcare professions. Massage therapists only complete the first step, which is recognition of education. They are not registered in the register.

How does the process of having my healthcare diploma recognised work?

The process of recognition involves submitting an application to the Federal Ministry for Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection. You will need to submit translated and certified copies of your documents, the list of which we will send you by email. After your application is assessed, you will receive confirmation of the recognition of your qualification.

What language skills are required and how can I prove them?

For healthcare work in Austria, knowledge of German is required. You can prove your language skills with a certificate from a recognised language test or a secondary school-leaving certificate. The certificate can be replaced by confirmation of at least one year of professional experience in healthcare or a social profession in a German-speaking country. Nurses and physiotherapists must have language level B2, healthcare assistants and practical nurses B1. Massage therapists do not need proof of language skills, but they also need to be able to communicate at level B1.

How long does the entire process of education recognition and registration take?

From submitting the application to the Federal Ministry, the entire process takes approximately 3 months. Everything depends on the official who assesses your application and on how quickly you can prepare all the materials needed for the recognition of education and registration in the register of healthcare professions.

Do I need a work permit to work in Austria?

As a citizen of Slovakia, you do not need a special work permit to work in Austria. However, you must register with the relevant authorities after arriving in the country.

What are the salary conditions for healthcare personnel in Austria?

Salary conditions vary depending on the position, region and specific employer. Generally, salaries for healthcare staff in Austria are higher than in Slovakia and include additional benefits such as contributions towards accommodation or meals. Salaries for individual positions can be found with each job offer on our website.

Where in Austria can I find employment?

In Austria, you can find employment in various healthcare facilities, including public and private hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centres and retirement homes. The Austrian healthcare system is highly developed and offers numerous opportunities for healthcare staff. You can focus on larger cities such as Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck, where there is a higher concentration of healthcare facilities and job opportunities, but also on smaller and quieter locations around larger cities.

How is accommodation arranged for healthcare workers?

Accommodation is free with most job offers. Retirement homes are particularly preferred, as they offer a private room directly in the facility, meaning you don't have to commute to work. Information about whether a particular job offers accommodation and what is free can be found in the details of each of our offers.

Latest job offers

Carer Germany

Mannheim

Job start: 17 May 6 weeks

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Salary

Month
Rotation
Self-employed
2310 EUR
3414 EUR
  • +180.0, EUR travel bonus
  • House
  • The Internet
German:
B2-advanced
Caregiving experience
  • Walks
  • Cooking
  • Washing
  • Ironing
  • Shopping
  • Washing up
  • Dressing up
  • Housekeeping
Covid vaccines: an advantage
A woman 90 years 163 cm 100 kg
  • Walks
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Age weakness
  • Incontinence
  • Personal hygiene
Carer Germany

Heilbronn

Job start: 25 May 2 months

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Salary

Month
Rotation
Self-employed
3000 EUR
6180 EUR
  • +180.0, EUR travel bonus
  • House
  • The Internet
German:
B2-advanced
Caregiving experience
  • Walks
  • Cooking
  • Washing
  • Ironing
  • Shopping
  • Washing up
  • Dressing up
  • Housekeeping
Covid vaccines: an advantage
A woman 86 years 160 cm 50 kg
  • Walks
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Alzheimer
  • Dementia
  • Age weakness
  • Personal hygiene
Carer Germany

Neulingen

Job start: 15 May 6 weeks

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Salary

Month
Rotation
Self-employed
2550 EUR
4025 EUR
  • +200.0, EUR travel bonus
  • House
  • The Internet
German:
B1-intermediate
Caregiving experience
Age:
to 65 years
  • Cooking
  • Washing
  • Washing up
  • Dressing up
  • Housekeeping
Covid vaccines: an advantage
Man 76 years 180 cm 78 kg
  • Walks
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Alzheimer
  • Age weakness
  • Personal hygiene
Carer Germany

Munich

Job start: 15 May 6 weeks

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Salary

Month
Rotation
Self-employed
2280 EUR
3372 EUR
  • +180.0, EUR travel bonus
  • a flat
  • The Internet
German:
B1-intermediate
Caregiving experience
  • Cooking
  • Washing
  • Shopping
  • Washing up
  • Dressing up
  • Housekeeping
  • Night walking
Covid vaccines: an advantage
A woman 83 years 160 cm 70 kg
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Interruption of night sleep
  • Personal hygiene
Carer Germany

Laupersdorf

Job start: 24 June 2 months

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Salary

Month
Rotation
Full-time
3500 CHF
7300 CHF
  • +300.0, CHF travel bonus
  • House
  • The Internet
German:
B2-advanced
Caregiving experience
  • Walks
  • Garden
  • Cooking
  • Washing
  • Ironing
  • Shopping
  • Washing up
  • Dressing up
  • Housekeeping
  • Night walking
Covid vaccines: an advantage
A woman 91 years 168 cm 60 kg
  • Walks
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Interruption of night sleep
  • Age weakness
  • Personal hygiene
Carer Germany

Kirchlindach

Job start: 06 June 2 months

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Salary

Month
Rotation
Full-time
2900 CHF
6150 CHF
  • +350.0, CHF travel bonus
  • House
  • The Internet
German:
B2-advanced
Caregiving experience
Age:
40 until 50 years
  • Walks
  • Cooking
  • Washing
  • Shopping
  • Washing up
  • Housekeeping
Covid vaccines: an advantage
Man 95 years 170 cm 65 kg
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Personal hygiene
A woman 92 years 165 cm 53 kg
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Personal hygiene
Carer Germany

Rülzheim

Job start: 06 May 6 weeks

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Salary

Month
Rotation
Self-employed
2700 EUR
3960 EUR
  • +180.0, EUR travel bonus
  • House
  • The Internet
German:
B2-advanced
Caregiving experience
  • Walks
  • Cooking
  • Washing
  • Ironing
  • Shopping
  • Washing up
  • Dressing up
  • Housekeeping
Covid vaccines: an advantage
A woman 41 years 165 cm 70 kg
  • Walks
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Personal hygiene
Carer Germany

Mannheim

Job start: 17 May 6 weeks

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Salary

Month
Rotation
Self-employed
2310 EUR
3414 EUR
  • +180.0, EUR travel bonus
  • House
  • The Internet
German:
B2-advanced
Caregiving experience
  • Walks
  • Cooking
  • Washing
  • Ironing
  • Shopping
  • Washing up
  • Dressing up
  • Housekeeping
Covid vaccines: an advantage
A woman 90 years 163 cm 100 kg
  • Walks
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Age weakness
  • Incontinence
  • Personal hygiene
Carer Germany

Heilbronn

Job start: 25 May 2 months

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Salary

Month
Rotation
Self-employed
3000 EUR
6180 EUR
  • +180.0, EUR travel bonus
  • House
  • The Internet
German:
B2-advanced
Caregiving experience
  • Walks
  • Cooking
  • Washing
  • Ironing
  • Shopping
  • Washing up
  • Dressing up
  • Housekeeping
Covid vaccines: an advantage
A woman 86 years 160 cm 50 kg
  • Walks
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Alzheimer
  • Dementia
  • Age weakness
  • Personal hygiene
Carer Germany

Neulingen

Job start: 15 May 6 weeks

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Salary

Month
Rotation
Self-employed
2550 EUR
4025 EUR
  • +200.0, EUR travel bonus
  • House
  • The Internet
German:
B1-intermediate
Caregiving experience
Age:
to 65 years
  • Cooking
  • Washing
  • Washing up
  • Dressing up
  • Housekeeping
Covid vaccines: an advantage
Man 76 years 180 cm 78 kg
  • Walks
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Alzheimer
  • Age weakness
  • Personal hygiene
Carer Germany

Munich

Job start: 15 May 6 weeks

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Salary

Month
Rotation
Self-employed
2280 EUR
3372 EUR
  • +180.0, EUR travel bonus
  • a flat
  • The Internet
German:
B1-intermediate
Caregiving experience
  • Cooking
  • Washing
  • Shopping
  • Washing up
  • Dressing up
  • Housekeeping
  • Night walking
Covid vaccines: an advantage
A woman 83 years 160 cm 70 kg
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Interruption of night sleep
  • Personal hygiene
Carer Germany

Laupersdorf

Job start: 24 June 2 months

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Salary

Month
Rotation
Full-time
3500 CHF
7300 CHF
  • +300.0, CHF travel bonus
  • House
  • The Internet
German:
B2-advanced
Caregiving experience
  • Walks
  • Garden
  • Cooking
  • Washing
  • Ironing
  • Shopping
  • Washing up
  • Dressing up
  • Housekeeping
  • Night walking
Covid vaccines: an advantage
A woman 91 years 168 cm 60 kg
  • Walks
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Interruption of night sleep
  • Age weakness
  • Personal hygiene
Carer Germany

Kirchlindach

Job start: 06 June 2 months

carer
ch flag

Salary

Month
Rotation
Full-time
2900 CHF
6150 CHF
  • +350.0, CHF travel bonus
  • House
  • The Internet
German:
B2-advanced
Caregiving experience
Age:
40 until 50 years
  • Walks
  • Cooking
  • Washing
  • Shopping
  • Washing up
  • Housekeeping
Covid vaccines: an advantage
Man 95 years 170 cm 65 kg
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Personal hygiene
A woman 92 years 165 cm 53 kg
  • Wheelchair and walker handling
  • Personal hygiene