Host Family’s Responsibilities.
Normally an au pair works a 25 hour week. However, we offer an EXTREMELY flexible service and can offer au pairs for hours that suit yours and your children’s timetables. Please contact info@aupairinargentina.com for more information and to discuss your needs.
Responsibilities as a host family
Timetable
Normally our au pairs work 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday. However, they can work less hours (with a minimum of 15 hours a week) and a weekend day (for example a Saturday) can be exchanged for a week day. The au pair must have at least one weekend day free.
Salary
Our recommended minimum salary works based on the location of the family and should be paid to
the au pair at the end of each week.
Central (Recoleta, Palermo, San Telmo) : AR$25 an hour
Zona Norte (Olivos, San Isidro, Acassuso etc): AR$35 an hour
Pilar/Nordelta: AR$45 an hour
Lessons – You should allow the au pair at least 3 hours of free time during the day so that they may attend language lessons. A convenient time can be agreed between you and the au pair, be it mornings or afternoons. Bear in mind most language classes either start at 9am or 2pm.
Treatment – We ask that you treat the au pair as one of the family.
Holidays – The au pair is entitled to 1 week paid every 6 months of holiday. The time will be specified by the host family, taking the au pairs wishes into account, so that normal family life is not disturbed. However, the au pair can ask his or her family for a holiday of a few days at any time. If the au pair has agreed to come to Argentina for less than 6 months, the length of the holiday he or she is entitled to will be in proportion to time period she is staying.
Accidents – It is compulsory that the au pair has taken out travel insurance before arriving in Argentina. We also recommend that you take out additional car insurance to cover the au pair, if the au pair is going to drive a vehicle belonging to you.
Termination deadline – The first 21 days of employment constitute a probationary period, during which you can terminate the contract, giving a minimum of three days notice. Thereafter, if the contract is to be terminated, it must be with a minimum of two weeks notice. The notice shall be given in writing. During the transitory period, you shall continue to offer the au pair the payment formerly agreed upon.
Travel Costs –The au pair is responsible for all travel costs to Argentina. The au pair should also ensure that they have sufficient money to pay for the return journey home if an emergency arises.
Reception – Au Pair in Argentina asks you do everything within your power to meet the au pair in person at the airport upon arrival in Argentina. If that cannot be arranged, we ask you cover the cost of the taxi ride to your home.
Rest –It is recommended that you allow the au pair at least one days rest following their journey (not included in the holiday balance) so that he or she can recover from travelling.
Main duties – The au pair’s main duties are related to the care of the children and practicing English with the children. He or she may also be asked to perform light everyday domestic chores but they should not be asked to carry out heavy household tasks.
There are families, which might require the au pair to do less housework and take more care of the children and others to do more housework and take less care of the children.
Childcare can include:
Dressing and feed them
Cooking for them
Changing Nappies
taking and collecting them from school
Helping them with homework
Playing with them
Bathing them and getting them ready for bed
Introducing the children in activities that stimulate their growth and development and English
Household duties can include:
Help to keep the house clean and tidy
Dusting and vacuuming
Doing the washing and ironing
Preparing breakfast and simple meals for the children
Tiding up the kitchen (washing dishes, wiping down surfaces etc.)
Taking care of the house, animals and plants when the Family is out
The au pair should NEVER be expected to:
Act as a cleaner and thoroughly clean the house and its rooms
Do gardening
Clean the family car
Cook dinner or lunch for the Family
Serve the Family
.Work more than 5 hours a day unless agreed beforehand
You must have always in mind that an au pair is not a servant. She must be treated as a member of the family, with respect and flexibility. By treating the au pair as a member of the family all major problems should be avoided.
SUPPORT
We understand that adjusting to having an au pair can sometimes be difficult. For that reason Au Pair in Argentina offers constant support and advice throughout the au pair’s stay to ensure you both have a fantastic experience.