Service path
Our Principles
We don't choose faces — we choose competence. Our anonymous recruitment process ensures that you select a professional for your home purely based on qualifications and attitude.
We match Finnish-trained professionals — such as early childhood educators, nannies, and housekeepers — with families around the world. Finnish pedagogical expertise, perseverance (sisu), and reliability are highly regarded globally.
We focus exclusively on long-term placements, ranging from fixed-term contracts of at least 6 months to permanent positions. We do not provide short-term temporary help or au pair solutions, as we firmly believe that everyday stability and peace of mind stem from genuine commitment.
We make finding high-quality, dependable home staff effortless and secure for your family.
Service steps
1. Contact and Needs Assessment
Please fill out our contact form, where you can initially share your family's needs and desired service level. We will contact you by email to review the individual preferences of your daily life.
The service level selected on the form is initial – it will only be confirmed in the official service agreement, which is signed by both parties using strong electronic authentication.
We recommend reaching out approximately four (4) months before your preferred start date for the employee.
2. Service Agreement and Launching the Search
Based on the assessment, we will send a clear service agreement for electronic signature using strong authentication. The recruitment search begins immediately once the agreement is signed and the advance payment (10% of the total fee) is paid.
3. Anonymous Recruitment and Pre-Selection
We carry out the search anonymously to ensure candidates are evaluated purely on their skills, experience, and suitability. We screen the applicants and thoroughly interview the most promising candidates in both Finnish and English.
4. Background Checks and Candidate Presentation
We verify the background information of the suitable candidate or candidates (including diplomas, criminal record check, first aid certification, driver's license, and references).
At this stage, once the presentation fee (40% of the total fee) is paid:
You will receive detailed profiles of the presented candidate or candidates.
You will have the opportunity to meet the candidate virtually and make your selection.
As your consultant, I will manage communication with any other suitable applicants if needed.
5. Employment Contract and Smooth Onboarding
The employment relationship is established directly between your family and the employee. We recommend utilizing the legal services of our network partner, Law Clinic Oy, for drafting the employment contract.
The final success fee (50%) is invoiced only after the employment contract has been signed.
The employee starts on the agreed date, and you will receive our complimentary Amelie Families Handbook to support setting ground rules for a smooth daily routine.
Good to Know About Pricing
Clear payment installments: The service is invoiced flexibly in three parts as the process progresses (10% advance payment, 40% presentation fee, and 50% success fee).
Payment terms & VAT: Payment terms for invoices are 14 days. Prices include Finnish VAT (25.5%). For families residing outside the EU, the service is treated as tax-free export (0% VAT).