For Candidates

In order to check your profile and suitability, we need your CV, photo, a copy of your diploma and a language certificate (if available). As soon as we have a confirmation of employment, we need all the documents for the professional recognition procedure – we will tell you exactly what these are in your personal counselling interview.

There are no costs for you during the entire application process.

Our language-competent staff, who speak the local language, can act as translators if necessary and provide assistance, for example, during the interview or as mediators once the job has started.

If all the necessary documents, such as contract documents, language certificate and professional recognition are available, we initiate the so-called preliminary approval at the Federal Employment Agency in order to obtain the labour market permit before the embassy appointment. This can be done according to §16d (for partial recognition) or §18a (for full recognition). As soon as the labour market approval is available, the embassy appointment can be arranged.

If required, we can organise all embassy appointments in your home country for you in advance, inform you which special documents are required and send them to you.

If your employer does not have the capacity to take you to the authorities, we can advise you on all the necessary formalities – whether it is registering your place of residence, extending your visa or opening a bank account. We can also help you with any questions you may have on how to deal with everyday tasks that will make it easier for you to settle in, for example filling in applications, using public transport, etc. If it is possible in terms of personnel and space, this is also possible in person.

If there is no accommodation capacity available from the employer, we provide support in finding accommodation with our partner network of housing agencies.

Visa, work and residence permit, proof of vaccination (mumps, measles, rubella and Covid if applicable) and certificate of good conduct. If your employer wishes, a medical certificate from your home country may also need to be presented.

Once you have all the necessary documents, such as a visa, language certificate and professional recognition, your journey will be planned in consultation with your employer.

If the employer does not have the capacity, we will organise the applicant’s journey from the airport/railway station to your employer.

Our range of online language courses also enables you to take part in an ongoing communication course.

We are the contact for our clients and applicants until they receive their certificate and, if necessary, beyond.

Your gross monthly salary as a nursing assistant is about 2,100 – 2,300 € gross, as a recognised nursing assistant at 2,500 € to 3,000 € gross plus 20 – 30 % bonuses (e.g. extra shifts, night shifts, holidays, etc.). Salaries vary from province to province and from employer to employer. This depends on various factors, e.g. collective agreements, work experience, special qualifications, etc.).

We first discuss the problem with you. After that, we are happy to work out a solution. If the applicant’s employability is characterised by a lack of language skills, it would be possible to provide a free language course. If no solution helps after this, we will support you in finding a new employer.

Yes! Once your professional recognition has been completed and you have your certificate as a health and nursing professional, your spouse/children can follow you to Germany without any further requirements. The application must be made through the local foreigners authority. This process usually takes about six months. All family members can then also be covered by your health insurance.

The regular working time is about 38.5 hours per week; five working days per week are usual. You usually work one, two or even three shifts (early, late or night shift). This depends on the respective employer, but is of course also contractually agreed beforehand. It is also common to work at weekends, which are then compensated by days off during the week.

Depending on the pay scale, the annual holiday is between 26 and 30 days.

We will take care of your health insurance. As soon as your arrival in Germany is confirmed, you will be insured with a health insurance company from the beginning of your work. This means that you are subject to social insurance contributions. This means that you are automatically covered in case of illness or unemployment.

We strongly recommend that you take out liability insurance after your arrival in Germany. Liability insurance is a damage insurance. “Anyone who intentionally or negligently injures the life, body, health, freedom, property or any other right of another unlawfully is obliged to compensate the other for the resulting damage.” – which means: “If you break something, you have to pay.” You can take out this insurance with any insurance carrier or bank and it costs about €50 a year. Without this insurance, you have to pay for the damage personally and this can be expensive.