Apex Care Professional Screening
Apex Social Group upholds a stringent admission criteria with expertise in recruiting exceptionally skilled Care Professionals so you can have peace of mind when hiring for live-in support. Our meticulous application and vetting process ensures that families attain a holistic grasp of the candidate’s history, expertise, and competencies.
Apex Social's application process includes:
- Detailed application with personal and professional history
- Photographs (and optional video)
- Childcare experience & hours accumulated
- Criminal background check
- Professional references (verified by Apex)
- Personal references (verified by Apex)
- Proof of education and degree
- Apex personal interview
- English language assessment
- Personality assessment using Dr. Harman’s Personality Analysis “The Color Code”
U.S. Department Of State Requirements
In addition to Apex Social’s application and screening process, every candidate must also meet the requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of State that requires Care Professionals to:
- Be between the ages of 18 and 26 years old
- Be a non - U.S. citizen
- Be proficient in English
- Have no criminal background
- Have completed secondary school
- Be in good physical and mental health
- Have at least 200 hours of experience caring for children under the age of two (if placed with a family having children under the age of two)
Throughout our journey, we have successfully placed more than 2,000 Care Professionals with families spanning 1-2 years. Our meticulous selection process involves handpicking individuals through a rigorous 12-24 month assessment period, ensuring their readiness for an extended international commitment. With a wide-reaching network that includes European universities, vocational training schools, hospitals, and referrals from esteemed organizations like the German Red Cross, Apex Social ensuring that our host families receive top-tier live-in childcare.