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Au Pair in Croatia

Who is eligible
What the job is about
How to apply

Who is eligible?

In order to meet the program requirements for Croatia, you need to:

  • Have baby-sitting or child care experience
  • Have proven ability to feed, bath, play with children
  • Be an "ice-breaker" for Croatia

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What is the job about ?

Duties and Responsibilities of an Au Pair:

  • Care for the children and light housework such as cleaning up an activity after the child/children, making meals for the children, cleaning their room etc
  • Feed, bath, play with the children

Family's Responsibilities:

  • Provide an appropriate private room and meals for the Au Pair
  • Make available the Au Pair's agreed free time and days off
  • Pay the Au Pair's agreed pocket money
  • Treat the Au Pair as an "extended family" member, not as an employee

Duration of assignment:

 

There are available different options:
Summer stay: 3 months
Short stay: 6 months
Longer stay: 12 months
Our partner agency is flexible about the duration of an Au Pair's stay.

 

Time off:

 

1-2 days off per week

Pocket Money:

Accommodation and meals are provided by the host family
The pocket money might vary between $35 and $80 per week. The host family will pay the Au Pair so she can afford living at that particular country's standards
Work for 30 – 40 hours per week
Baby-sit for 2-3 evenings per week

Security Deposit:

Waived

Commitment deposit:

There is a commitment deposit of CAD350 (it includes the processing and screening fees; CAD150 refundable)

Au Pair's Expenses:

 

The Au Pair is responsible for her/his own toiletries and entertainment

 

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How to apply ?

The Application Process:

  • Read the terms and conditions of the program
  • Fill out the Application Form
  • Write a "Dear Family" letter both handwritten and typed
  • Attach non-related 2 Childcare and 1 Character References
  • Attach 4 smiling passport photos, 1 full length photo, photos of the Au Pair with family or children that can be arranged in a collage
  • Attach a copy of own Resume (with copies of relevant certificates)
  • Attach own criminal report check or be ready to sign an authorization to be criminal checked
  • Contact us by mail, phone or e-mail to schedule an appointment for an interview

What Happens Next

After the interview the application is reviewed in our office, and the "good faith" deposit is paid, references checked and other checks done, and then the Au Pair's complete file is sent to our partner agency in Croatia
The Au Pair might need to pay a fee at the Embassy of Croatia; the fee is payable directly to the embassy
The Au Pair will make own travel arrangements and will pay all the travel expenses to and from Canada
The earlier the Au Pair applies the better chances are of placement

Orientation:

One of our representatives will conduct a thorough orientation with the Au Pair while still in Canada
The partner agency will make contact with the Au Pair upon arrival.

Visa:

The Au Pair needs to apply for visa at the Embassy of Croatia.

 

Medical Insurance:

 

The Au Pair must take out her own medical insurance

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This chapter is designed to give you an idea about the program and familiarize you with the costs. It does not intent to be a real chart. The airfare, insurance and visa costs may vary from time to time and from agency to agency.

For special requirements please contact us at: aupair@aupair.ca

 

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