family Nguyen

 

Family Application
Family: Nguyen
city: Melbourne
State: VIC

Family Personal Details
Total number of children in your family: 2
Ages of the kids: 2y7m and 3y10m
Families with babies under the age of two: Please note Au pairs do not take care of infants, an Au pair is not a qualified nanny, some of our au pairs have baby experience and are willing to care a baby as long as you give her some training on her arrival and do not expect her to be fully experienced with babies as they are not nannies.
 

Do you need the au pair to care for your baby?

 

Yes No
   
Will you be at home?

Yes No At the beginning Part time
    x x
Do you need the au pair to be managing all children the whole time? At what times: No- Mostly early morning (before school) and late afternoon (after school) and some time during the day while I am working (part-time)
If you have several children, plus a young baby, is the au pair expected to care all children and the baby? Please give details No child under 2
Father’s occupation: Engeering
Mother’s occupation:  Accountant
Which language is mainly spoken at home? Both English & Vietnamese
Are you a single parent? No
Is a baby expected? No
The Family Home
Describe the area you live in as some au pairs have preferences for specific regions.


what’s the nearest big city to your home.

 

Northern suburb of Melbourne city.

New area with all new, modern facitities

Everything within 15-20mins incl Costco, DFO, gym, pool…

MEL CBD

Do you live in a Big City, Small Town or Countryside:
City Small Town Big Town Country
x      
Do you live in a remote area? If you live in a small town are there enough activities for her to do?  No, plenty activities including parks, trails, pool, school, gym and retails
Some au pairs may have an allergy to pet hair
Do you have any pets, if so please describe where are they kept at home
No
Please describe your home and accommodation for example number of bedrooms, bathrooms, garden, facilities such as dishwasher, swimming pool, domestic help,etc 28 square newly built home (2yo), 4 bedrooms, 2 big living rooms, 1 study area, 2 baths, small low maintained garden, dishwasher, cleaner comes every week or 2
Please describe the Aupair’s accommodation (e.g. own bathroom, television, radio, dressing table, computer, etc) Almost new BIR room with private lock, shared main bathroom occasionally only (Children use ensuite bathroom in the master bedroom)
How far is the local bus stop or train station? Bus-stop is only cross road, train statation is 13 mins away
How far is the nearest beach? 30 mins drive
Your Requirements
Preferred starting date: (month) The sooner the better
When is the latest she can arrive? The sooner the better, can wait for the right candidate
Do you require girls from an specific nationality only? if yes, which one? No- as long as they can communicate clearly for kids to understand, as some accents is harder to get for young kids
If yes, will you consider profiles of other nationalities?
Will you accept a male au pair? Yes
Do you require an au pair with driving license? Yes
Would you consider non driver au pairs as well? No
Light Housework
Please note that an au pair is not a housekeeper, her main duty is to care your children, to ensure the success of her stay with you is important no to over burden them.
Please mark which of these duties your au pair will be expected to do
Wash up/clear after meals Ironing
Prepare kids meals (not cooking for family) Driving children
laundry Supervise bedtime
Grocery shopping Occasional √ Supervise homework
Occasional Vacuum Bathing children
Help with pets  
About the job
Please describe your family for example: active/busy/quiet,likes/dislikes, special needs, health problems Active, like outdoor actitivies, pinic and shopping

Parents are busy but always make time for kids

 

How many hours per week would the Au pair work?

(up to 40 per week) 

Full-time 40 h pw
Pocket money per week offered, minimum  weekly stipend of $7 AUD per hour No problem
Please describe her duties and working hours from Monday to Friday: (please note that au pairs should have most weekends free to catch up with other au pairs and avoid homesick) Father is shift worker so sometimes not available weekended then I need an extra hand from au-pair, and she/he gets weekday/s off on the following week as compensation.

Main duties: Accompany the kids while playing, make friends with them and look after them to make sure they do not eat dirts or nose boogies 😀

Would you let the au pair to study some hours during the day to improve her English? Sure, would encourage, while children at school then au pair has her/his own time
Any additional incentives: for example holidays, use of car, paid phone calls, help with travel fares and college fees, local activities and places of interest.  

 

Vacation with us at no fee

Phone plan for free

Use car for personal purpose (please ask beforehand)

 

Au pairs are entitled to one of the following:

Au pair Bonus: End of stay bonus

In addition to the weekly pocket money, host families pay a $500 end of stay bonus, on completion of the 6 month program.