 | | |  | | | | What is an ‘Aupair for Seniors’?
| | | | What is an Au Pair for Senior?: | Traditionally, Au Pairs are foreign students who work for families in exchange for room, board, pocket money and practising their English. Now however we offer not only Au Pair for children but Au Pairs for seniors. This is an Au Pair who would have much the same duties as an Au Pair for children however, in this case they would provide companionship for an elderly person. It is a non-medical, in-home care option for seniors, who need assistance with daily living.
We are an agency that provides assistance, companionship and informal care and help. Our objective is to provide an affordable alternative to very expensive alternatives. We do not provide resident nursing care. Our helpers are on the whole not medically qualified and are mainly live in. This service is best suited for people who have less acute needs and do not require specialist care and would rather remain in their own home than taking up permanent residence in a residential or nursing home.
We specialise in live – in care only however if you have any other requirements please let us know and we will try our best to accommodate you (this may involve a waiting list)
| | | | | | | Who can use an 'Au pair for Seniors?': | • Older people who need “a bit of help” with getting up and going to bed.
• Those who need assistance with keeping on top of household chores
• People with physical disabilities who need assistance with the things their disability prevent them from doing.
• We can provide care for many different situations
| | | For an application form and more information, please email: info@aupairstudy.com or click on the link provided.
| Benefits of having an aupair for seniors:
Aupairs are not like other carers, they have no daily responsibility to any other family except yours.
Aupairs live – in so everyone has the peace of mind of knowing they will not only come to work everyday but also mean that the aupair will learn daily habits likes and dislikes, ensuring personal comfort is upheld.
Aupairs come to Ireland to learn English and so are not looking to benefit financially from this arrangement. It is more an exchange programme.
Aupairs provide a service where an elderly person can stay at home and maintain the lifestyle they are used to with as much or as little intervention as you require
We provide a service for people who rely on a relative or friend for most of their care but would like to give that person a break from time to time
we can provide care for many different situations.
You can ask your aupair to keep a health diary and keep track
receive a folder with notebook and a list of every day activities to follow. This is a wonderful way to keep family members aware of what is going on
What is the role of APSC?
Services such as mentoring and question and answer sessions about senior care
We keep in touch with our clients and caregivers and aim to make continuous improvements based on their feedback
APSC provides continuous support to both the au pair and the client throughout the au pair’s stay to ensure that both parties maintain a happy healthy, and meaningful experience
We provide a service for people who rely on a relative or friend for most of their care but would like to give that person a break from time to time we also appreciate any feedback and base our continous imporvment on the feedback we receive.
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| | | FAQ’S:
Should we leave our Aupair in charge of any finances?
Although all our aupairs have a criminal check we nonetheless recommend that the aupairs should not to be involved in any way, shape, or form with our client's financial affairs. We feel confident the reasons for these policies are obvious.
Are the Aupairs vetted?
While we do insist on all aupairs provifing criminal certs we can not check references for each individual aupair. Please note that the onus is on the family to interview and vet the aupair.
Are the Aupairs qualified?
The aupairs will have varied degrees of experience ranging from little or none to quite a bit however please remember We do not provide resident nursing care. Our Aupairs s are on the whole not medically qualified an. Aupairs ‘s priority is to provide companionship and an extra paid of hands around the house. Apse can recommend a list of courses you may ask your aupair to attend should you require special needs.
How Many hours will an Aupair work?
AuPair Companion: This means that he or she works a 30 hour week and receives pocket money of €90 per week.
AuPair Minder: The Aupair will work 35 hours per week and Pocket money is €100 per week.
AuPair Plus: This is where the aupair will work 40 hours per week and receives €115 per week.
Both the au pair Companion and Minder will stay in at least 2 nights and provide evening company for the family member. The Au Pair plus programme will mean at least one night will be spent with the family member.
Please note that the Aupair must be free at least 2 evenings for classes and does require at least one day and night off at the weekend. Aupairs are encouraged to spend every night at home however they are permitted to leave at night when they are not on duty.
What should we pay for?
AuPairs are responsible for paying their own tuition fees, bus/train tickets, mobile phone cards, medical insurance/expenses and airfare. A contribution is sometimes made by the family however please note this is at the family’s discretion only.
House Rules:
You will need to explain your house rules and her/his duties to the au pair in a clear manner. Remember to pay her/his pocket money on time and try to make your arrangements in plenty of time if you need your au pair to stay in with you. If there are house rules in place (smoking, overnight/daytime visitors etc) please make sure to discuss and agree them with your AuPair.
What should the family provide for the Au Pair?
A Private Room (a friendly comfortable room is important) to include TV, stereo, desk with lamp for study purposes, Closet/Wardrobe storage space for clothing and personal items.
Full board and accommodation for 7 days per week
Weekly pocket money
Two full days free per week – one of these can be made up of two half days
If the Au Pair is required to drive, all expenses i.e. insurance, maintenance, petrol etc. pertaining to the car must be covered by the host family.
Host Family Misconduct – What happens?
The host family needs to be aware that they will be expelled form the Programme for gross misconduct in use of an AuPair. If an exchange programme needs to be terminated, the Host Family will continue to supply room and board and pocket money during the notice period (2 weeks).
What are the typical duties of an Aupair for seniors?:
This is a list of some of the duties they can help with
Conversation and Companionship
Scrap Book – Reminisce Activities
Organise Outings to Church, Neighbours and Shopping
To Accompany on Hospital or Doctor Appointments
Being Read to or Assisting with Reading
Writing Letters, Birthday Cards etc.
Sorting Mail, Posting Mail.
Playing Games, Puzzles i.e. Cards and Crosswords
Assist with Clothing Selection and Personal Grooming
Selecting and Renting Movies
Trips to the Cinema or Lunch
Answering the Phone – Taking Messages
Organising and Planning of Daily Activities
Arranging and Reminding of any Appointments
Assisting with Entertaining
Preparing and Serving Meals
Making and Changing Beds
Washing, Ironing of Clothes and Bed Linen
Drop Off and Collection of Dry Cleaning
Vacuuming
Dusting
Washing Up and Mopping of Floors
Care of Household Pets
Care of House Plants
Organising and Cleaning of Presses and Wardrobes
Picking up Prescriptions
Organising Grocery List
Grocery Shopping
Putting out the Bins and Tagging of Same
Supervision of Medication
Assistance with Walking
Assistance Going to Bed
Assistance Getting out of Bed
Daily Confidential Journal which would monitor bodily functions, diet and eating, mood, behaviour, activities accomplished and general well being
| | | | | | There are three different types of AuPairs: | | | | AuPair Companion: This means that the AuPair is in the company of an adult most of the time, normally the mother of the children. She works a 30 hour week and is asked to baby-sit two evenings per week (never more than one evening at the weekend), she has two afternoons and evenings free, plus a day off at the weekend. She receives pocket money of €90 per week. | | | | AuPair Minder: In this case the mother is working part-time, so the AuPair is totally responsible for the children for up to 35 hours per week. Free time is the same for the AuPair Companion. Pocket money is €100 per week. | | | | AuPair Plus: This is where the mother is working full-time so the AuPair is responsible for the children while the mother is away at work. She has, however, only one evening of baby-sitting per week and normally has the whole weekend free. She receives €115 per week for 40 hours per week. | | | | | | The host family must become familiar with the programme guidelines regarding the number of hours and AuPair Duties. Please email the agency for a list of the guidelines. Or click here to see our agreement form. | | | Classes for AuPairs:
APSC insist that all the AuPairs come to classes. There can be over 200 AuPairs at any time in the centre, so when a new AuPair arrives, the others will show her around and help her adjust. It is very important that the Host Family encourage classes, as it avoids feelings of isolation and homesickness. | | | Social programme.
APSC provides outings and excursions for all AuPairs. We encourage the AuPairs to take part once a month. | | | We can be contacted during office hours: Monday - Thursday
09:30 – 13:00 or 18:00 – 20:00.
Please call for an appointment: 00 353 1 2844675
Email: info@aupairstudy.com | | |
| Au Pair Study Centre: 1 Clarinda Park North, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland | T: 00353 1 284 46 75 | E: info@aupairstudy.com | Links | SiteMap go2web |
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