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WIND CONNECTIONS AGENCY
LICENSED BY SECO IN SWITZERLAND
RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONALLY BY IAPA
WIND CONNECTIONS Agency
Wind Connections is an agency recognized by SECO (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs) since 2002 and in Liechtenstein by the Office of National Economy 'Amt für Volkswirtschaft' since 2008. We are full voting member of the International Au Pair Association (IAPA) since 2016.
We place the best candidates to look after your children at home. If you are looking for a Nanny, you are on the right internet site. If you are looking for an Aupair, please visit www.aupairlink.ch
FAMILY seeking a NANNY?
Would you like to have more flexibility and more time to pursue your personal interests and career objectives? Would you like to find an experienced, reliable, and motivated Nanny to look after your children? Wind Connections is a placement agency founded and registered in 2002. We work with professional partner agencies around the world to help you find the right solution.
NANNY seeking a job in SWITZERLAND?
Do you have experience working with children and excellent references? Are you a Swiss citizen or a citizen of the European Union (EU/EFTA)? If so, we can help you find a good employer in Switzerland. Wind Connections is an employment agency officially licensed since 2002 by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
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Wind Connections is a placement agency licensed by SECO since 2002.
Our experience and professional approach is a guaranty of quality to offer the best Nanny solution.
WHO IS WIND CONNECTIONS AGENCY?
Wind Connections is a licensed Agency since 2002 with a professional approach to find the best candidate for each family. We help both candidates and families find the right match so they can develop an optimal work relationship. We know how important it is to trust people who work and live with you, so our placement solution emphasizes thorough knowledge of both parties to maximize the chances of success. That is why interviews for candidates and families are obligatory. To improve our placement services, we collaborate with well-established partner agencies around the world.
WHY WORK WITH WIND CONNECTIONS AGENCY?
- Wind Connections is a recognized agency in Switzerland since 2002 and in Liechtenstein since 2008.
- Our candidates are carefully selected and have relevant work experience with children.
- Most importantly... We are there for our candidates and their employers. We organize the complete process, and we also accompany you through the year.
- We can assist you in German, English or French.
- We hope that you will have a positive experience with us!
WHO CAN EMPLOY A NANNY?
A family with at least one child can employ a Nanny. The Nanny can look after the children unsupervised, as she has the necessary training and/or experience in this field. A normal working week is between 40 and 42 hours a week, but she can work up to 50 hours when necessary. Sometimes, she may also do simple household chores.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO EMPLOY A NANNY?
Registration fee: CHF 160 (+ CHF 40 outside canton Zürich). It includes a family interview and related administrative tasks to document the family’s profile. This amount is nonrefundable but is valid as long as you need a nanny.
Recruitment and Placement fee: CHF 2'990 (Junior Nanny) or CHF 3'990 (Senior Nanny/full time). This includes the recruitment, selection, and placement of the right candidate. We guide you through the hiring process and prepare the complete file to obtain the necessary residence and work permits for each candidate. We also provide support for the candidate and her family throughout the duration of the contract. Our agency works in collaboration with partner agencies who are responsible for interviewing candidates in their country of origin, as well as checking.
Nanny salary: A nanny's salary varies according to education, experience, number of hours worked, location, market value etc. Nowadays, the market ranges from CHF 4,000 to CHF 6,000 for a qualified full-time nanny.
Vacation: She gets four weeks of paid vacation for one completed year of work.
Taxes, social security contributions (AHV/IV/EO/ALV), pension fund (BVG): The Nanny's salary is taxable and subject to social security contributions and a pension fund (LPP). It is possible to deduct 100% of the taxes and 50% of the social security contributions and pension fund from the Nanny's gross salary.
Private room and board: If the nanny lives with you, it is possible to deduct CHF 990 per month to compensate for the room and board.
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Wind Connections is a Swiss agency, licensed since 2002
WHO IS WIND CONNECTIONS AGENCY?
Wind Connections is a Swiss agency, licensed since 2002 by SECO.
WHY WORK WITH WIND CONNECTIONS AGENCY?
- Wind Connections is a licensed agency in Switzerland since 2002 and in Liechtenstein since 2008.
- All employers are interviewed and agree to respect the legal conditions of employment in Switzerland.
- Most importantly... We are here for you! We are not just here to guide you, we're here to support you throughout your experience with your employer.
- We hope that you will have a positive experience with us!
- We can assist you in German, English or French.
REQUIREMENTS TO REGISTER AT WIND CONNECTIONS AGENCY?
A Nanny must have professional experience working with children and/or training in this field, as well as excellent references.
- No criminal record
- Certificate of good health
- Good knowledge of languages
- Experience working with children
- Minimum availability of one year
- EU/EFTA citizen
- Driving license is often requested
WHAT DOES A NANNY DO?
- You work a maximum of 50 hours a week helping the family with childcare. The employer may also ask to help with simple household tasks.
- You can work unsupervised. This is possible because it is mandatory to have the experience and/or training required for this job.
- Some employers offer accommodation (live-in) but it is also possible to find (live-out) jobs if you have your own accommodation.
THE FAMILY EMPLOYING YOU WILL:
- Pay the agency fee related to your placement with their family.
- Pay their Nanny a salary in line with the education, experience, number of hours worked, etc.
- Contribute to the social security (AHV/IV/EO/ALV) and pension fund (BVG) of the Nanny (50%)
- Pay 4 weeks of vacation per year of contract (on top of the official public holidays)
- Some employers may provide accommodation (live-in Nanny).
WHAT ARE THE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR AN NANNY JOB?
Every candidate will be interviewed to evaluate:
Your interests and positives experiences working with children. Important personal qualities for the job like honesty, reliability, self-confidence, patience, maturity, ability to communicate and listen, ability to handle responsibilities, flexibility and creativity. Good languages skills are also important.
For Nannies, you need to be a EU citizen and have the relevant professional childcare education and experience. You will need to present a degree in childcare related studies.
WHEN CAN YOU APPLY FOR AN NANNY JOB?
Any time of the year! Please complete the Nanny registration form. It is a free service for candidates coming to work in Switzerland.
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WIND CONNECTIONS AGENCY
Wind Connections is an employment agency recognized by SECO (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs) since 2002 and in Liechtenstein by the Office of National Economy 'Amt für Volkswirtschaft' since 2008. We have been a member of the International Au Pair Association (IAPA) since 2016.
We offer placements for candidates (Au pairs and Nannies) in Switzerland, and we place Swiss Au pairs abroad (GO ABROAD program).
Our AUPAIRLINK website represents the agency's Au pair services. Our NANNYLINK website represents the agency's Nanny services.
We offer a professional approach to finding the right person for each family. We work with over 70 partner agencies worldwide to help you find the right match. Our recruiters and partner agencies conduct initial interviews in their home countries and check references.
We interview each candidate to assess their interests and aptitudes, as well as their motivation and experience in working with children. We meet with families to better understand their needs and expectations.
Thanks to our in-depth knowledge of candidates and families, we propose the best placement solutions to maximize everyone's chances of success. We guide families through the various official and administrative tasks, and support candidates to facilitate their integration into their new environment.
Wind Connections treats all information with confidentiality.
Andrée Wind, founder and partner of Wind Connections, studied and graduated from the University of Sherbrooke. She holds dual Canadian-Swiss nationality. Before arriving in Switzerland, she gained international experience in America, Europe and Asia through her work at Procter & Gamble. She was a member of the executive committee of the Swiss-Canadian Chamber of Commerce from 2008 to 2023. She can assist you in French, English and German.
We're always interested in your opinion or suggestions, so please don't hesitate to contact us!
