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AU PAIR IN SWEDEN /NORWAY |
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AU PAIR • Work for 5 hours a day for 5 days per week (if "Au pair +" - 8h/d) • Baby-sit for 2 evenings per week • Have 2 free days a week • Min 3500 SEK/ 3500NOK per months Each family has different
requirements and since the Au Pair is a guest in the family home, it is necessary for the
Au pair to be flexible.
In order to place an Au Pair
successfully, we require the following: 1) A completed application form 2) 2 good references. 3) A letter written in Finish (if
it is possible) or English, introducing yourself to the host family - This should include
an introduction of yourself, information on your background, interests/hobbies, relevant
experiences. This letter should be 600 words in
length. 4) 4 passport photo and 4 complete
photo of you (recent!) 5) A medical certificate,
declaring the good health and suitability of the applicant*(medical report attached) 6) Police certificate to verify
that the Au Pair does not hold a criminal record Au
Pair duties can include: Providing alert, responsible childcare. Involving
your host family's children in activities and games that foster positive growth and
development. Preparing
meals and snacks for the children, and cleaning up afterwards. Picking
up the children after school. Doing
the children's laundry, as well as your own. Making
the children's beds. Straightening
the children's rooms. Keeping your own living quarters clean Host
family expects au pair to: "Observe
family "rules, traditions, and curfews" and set a good example for the children.
"Be
ready to work at you’re agreed upon start
time, showered,
dressed
and ready to go. "Immediately
inform the host family of any problems or issues that occur while the children are in your
care. "Act
responsible at all times. "Handle
situations maturely. "Be
flexible; living with a family requires adapting to new ways of thinking and doing things. The Host Family: your obligations and responsibilities.The
host family provides their au pair with: ·
A
detailed job description, an outline of your au pair's specific responsibilities. ·
A
reasonable work schedule, which should be given to your au pair before accepting
placement. ·
Language
courses ·
A
private bedroom. ·
Meals.
·
Two
weeks paid holiday, at a mutually agreed upon time. ·
Fair
amounts of time off to allow your au pair to pursue personal interests, attend school, and
meet new friends. · Adult supervision for your au pair's first three days (with either an adult host family member, your previous au pair, or another responsible adult) to help her/him adjust to her/his new environment. |
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