| What is an Aupair for Senior? | | | | What is an for Senior?:
Traditionally, au pairs are foreign students who work for families in exchange for room, board, pocket money and practicing their English. Now however we offer not only 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 provide assistance, companionship and informal care and help. Our objective is to provide an affordable alternative to very expensive live-in care. We do not provide resident nursing care. Our helpers are on the whole not medically qualified and are mainly live in. | | Email for an application form and information |
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| | How Much does it cost? | | | Au pair | Hours per week | € per week | | Demi- | 15-25 plus 1-2 nights | 70-80 | | Companion | 30 plus 2 nights | 110 | | Minder | 35 hours 2 nights | 120 | | Plus | 40 hours 1 night | 130 |
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 but the focus of an au pair for senior is companionship | | Benefits of having an au pair for seniors: · Au pairs are not like other carers, they have no daily responsibility to any other family except yours. · Au pairs are not like other carers, they have no daily responsibility to any other family except yours. · Au pairs live – in so everyone has the peace of mind of knowing they will not only come to work everyday but also mean that the au pair will learn daily habits likes and dislikes, ensuring personal comfort is upheld. · Au pairs come to Ireland to learn English and so are not looking to benefit financially from this arrangement. It is more like an exchange programme. · Au pairs 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. It is 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. | |
FAQ’S:
Should we leave our au pair in charge of any finances?
Although all our au pairs have a criminal check we nonetheless recommend that the au pairs should not to be involved in any way, shape, or form with our client's financial affairs.
Are the au pairs vetted?
While we do insist on all au pairs provifing criminal certs we can not check references for each individual au pair. Please note that the onus is on the family to interview and vet the au pair.
Are the au pairs qualified?
The au pairs 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 au pairs s are on the whole not medically qualified. An au pairs'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 au pair to attend should you require special needs.
What should we pay for?
Au pairs are responsible for paying their own tuition fees, bus/train tickets, mobile phonecards, 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 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 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 au pair.
What should the family provide for the ?
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 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 au pair. 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 au pair 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/Shopping, Trips to the Cinema/ Lunch, Answering the Phone – Taking Messages | | To Accompany on Hospital or Doctor Appointments, Being Read to or Assisting with Reading, Writing Letters, Birthday Cards/Sorting Mail/Posting Mail. | | Playing Games, Puzzles i.e. Cards and Crosswords
Assist with Clothing Selection and Personal Grooming | | 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 Supervision of Medication, Assistance with Walking, Assistance Going to Bed/Getting out of Bed | | Daily Confidential Journal which would monitor bodily functions, diet and eating, mood, behaviour, activities accomplished and general well being |
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How many hours will an work?
Demi-au pair: The will work between 15-25 hours per week.
au pair Companion: This means that he or she works a 30 hour week and receives pocket money of €100 per week.
au pair Minder: The au pair will work 35 hours per week and Pocket money is €115 per week.
au pair Plus: This is where the au pair will work 40 hours per week and receives €130 per week.
Both the Companion and Minder will stay in at least 2 nights and provide evening company for the family member. The plus programme will mean at least one night will be spent with the family member.
Please note that the au pair must be free at least 2 evenings for classes and does require at least one day and night off at the weekend. au pairs are encouraged to spend every night at home however they are permitted to leave at night when they are not on duty. | | | | The host family must become familiar with the programme guidelines regarding the number of hours and au pair Duties. Please email the agency for a list of the guidelines. |
| | Hours | Hours per week | € per week | | Demi- | 15-25 plus 1-2 nights | 70-80 | | companion | 30 plus 2 nights | 110 | | Minder | 35 hours 2 nights | 120 | | Plus | 40 hours 1 night | 130 | |
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