For Childcare Professionals

Each candidate must supply the following:

- A current passport or driving licence as proof of identity
- A passport photograph, for our files
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Written references and contact details from previous employers
- Childcare qualifications
- First Aid Certificate

Nannies:
• Minimum age of 20 years
• 2 years full time childcare experience plus a childcare qualification
• 4 years full time childcare experience if no qualification is held
• Fluent English speakers
• Subject to Garda Vetting

Professional Childcare Qualifications:

- Irish nannies may hold any of the following qualifications:
- B.A Early Childhood Care and Education
- Montessori/Primary level teaching qualifications
- FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 in Childcare
- CACHE Diploma in Childcare
- NNEB; City & Guilds; NCEA/NCVA

These courses are usually for 1 – 2 years full time, part time or by correspondence.
Nannies from Overseas hold similar qualifications to Irish Nannies.

Nanny Role/Duties:

• The main priority is to stimulate and encourage the child’s emotional, intellectual, physical, social and language development
• Typical duties:

- Taking the children to and from playgroups/schools
- Organising Play dates/additional activities and outings
- Arts and crafts
- Preparation of childrens’ meals
- Children’s laundry and ironing
- Maintaining children’s bedroom and play area
- Attending doctor/dental appointments

A more detailed description of the nanny’s duties can be found in the “Nanny Pack”.

Our Nanny Pack:

All permanent nannies placed by Nanny Solutions receive a “Nanny pack”. A useful handbook for parents and nannies, including Health & Safety information and local activity information for nannies.

Nanny Visit:

We visit the nanny at work in the family home approximately 12 weeks after she commences employment.

Note:

There is no agency fee for candidates who wish to register with Nanny Solutions. The €85 registration fee is paid by clients only.

Our Maternity Nurses:

• Health Care professionals – Midwifes/Public Health Nurses/Paediatric Nurses
• Childcare professionals with a minimum of 10 years full time experience working with newborns
• Fluent English
• Subject to Garda Vetting

Qualifications:

Midwifery
Paediatric Nursing
Public Health Nursing
Other relevant qualifications include any standard Childcare/Nursery nurse Diploma.
Maternity nurses from Overseas hold similar qualifications to Irish Maternity Nurses.

Maternity Nurse Role/Duties:

Experienced in the care and nurturing of newborns and young babies, they provide an invaluable ‘extra’ pair of hands particularly in the case of multiple births. Always on hand to deliver support/advice regarding breast feeding/handling baby.
Typical responsibilities:
• Sole charge of baby
• Feeding,winding,settling baby
• Sterilising/preparation of feeding equipment
• Establishing a sleep routine for the baby

Note:

There is no agency fee for candidates who wish to register with Nanny Solutions. The €85 registration fee is paid by clients only.

Childcare Workers:

• Minimum age of 20 years
• Minimum of 12 months childcare experience is essential (college placements are taken into consideration)
• A recognised childcare qualification is essential
• If no childcare qualifications are held a minimum of 4 years full time childcare experience is essential
The role is to stimulate and encourage the child’s emotional, intellectual, physical, social and language development.

Montessori Teachers:

• Minimum age of 20 years
• Minimum of 12 months Montessori experience is essential (college placements are taken into consideration)
• A recognised Montessori qualification is essential

During the Montessori course the candidates will have covered all areas of the Montessori Curriculum including Practical Life, Sensorial, Maths, Language and Cultural.