What is expected of an au pair?

What is expected of an au pair?

An au pair can be expected to help with the daily routine of the children – preparing breakfast, taking them to and from school, preparing or helping to prepare their dinner, clearing up after mealtimes, some general homework support, assisting with the bedtime routine.

Why should a family choose me as an au pair?

You should choose me as an au pair because you can definitely rely on me. I absolutely love to work with children and take care for them with great ambition, patience and love. Due to the fact that I’m quite creative and adventurous, I always come up with an idea how to have fun, so the children will never get bored.

What should I ask a potential host au pair?

Your Host Family

• What do you (the parents) do for a living?
• Where do you work and what are your work hours?
• What kinds of activities does your family do together?
• Would you say you are an active family?
• How do you spend your weekends or free time?
• Do you like sports, film, computers?

What do you need to become an au pair?

To become an au pair, you must be able to answer “yes” to the following questions:

1. Age. Are you between the ages of 18 and 26 years old?
2. Experience. Do you love children and have at least 200 hours of experience caring for them?
3. Education.
4. Driving.
5. Criminal Background.
6. Health.
7. Time Commitment.

Is it hard to become an au pair?

It is a hard job. Even if you think you can handle it and it’s ok, there will be days or weeks when you will hate your life and think about going home. It will take a long time to get connected and accepted by other Au Pairs. Check here to see how to meet new friends in your au pair year.

Can an au pair work another job?

Can my au pair work another job? What if they are not working the full 45 hours/week for our family? No, the J-1 visa does not allow au pairs to engage in employment outside of the au pair position, regardless of the number of hours she/he works caring for the children.

Can au pairs look after elderly?

Many of our au pairs are happy to offer assistance, companionship, informal care and help for elderly people. This is an affordable alternative to the expensive and soaring cost of the elderly care system.

Is having an au pair worth it?

Hosting an Au Pair is a great idea, especially if you need flexibility, have at least one child, care about your money, and are concerned with preparing your child for a global society. Your family should consider hosting an Au Pair, depending on your individual needs and expectations.

Can au pairs work overnight?

Can my au pair work extra hours if I pay them extra money? No. The program regulations set out by the U.S. Department of State must be strictly followed. Under no circumstances may an au pair work beyond their 10 hours per day, 45 hours per week for you or any other family—even for extra pay.

Do Au pairs need their own room?

In fact, there are no rules governing how big a host family’s home must be in order to host an au pair. The U.S. Department of State, which regulates the au pair program, dictates only that an au pair must have her or his own private bedroom.

Can a man be an au pair?

Au pairs can be male or female. Male au pairs who are generally known as au pair boys or bro pairs may also register on our website to search for a host family on an international basis.

How much do au pairs make in Italy?

There are no official guidelines in Italy concerning the Au Pair salary. Nonetheless, the Au Pair should receive about 260 – 300 Euros every month to enjoy their time abroad, pay for the language course and spend money on sightseeing in Italy!