Au pairs and live-in Nannies

If you are looking for someone to live with, and support your family, an au pair or live-in nanny could be the perfect option for you.  

Typically, live-in nannies are candidates of any age, while au pairs are foreign candidates, usually aged between 17 and 28 years old and on an overseas experience. Both will support with childcare and domestic household duties in exchange for food, board or lodgings, along with an amount of pocket money.

Rockmybaby^® can provide your family with a live-in nanny, or help you find an au pair
 

A live-in nanny or au pair can work full or part time, living with your family either in your home or separate accommodation on-site.  For many families, live-in nannies are the most flexible option as their employment can also include a couple of nights babysitting during the week or early morning shifts to fit your schedule.

What live-in nannies expect

It is important for nannies to have their own space.

Au pairs or live-in nannies have their own bedroom with a television, computer etc. Usually the nanny will have their own bathroom, or in some cases can share with the children.  Some nannies have their own car or a family car can be provided to transport children. If the nanny uses their own car for work purposes, they will need to be reimbursed for fuel through a mileage allowance. To cover accommodation and food expenses, a live-in nanny usually earns less than a live-out nanny.

An au pair’s job consists of childcare as well as light housework or anything required to be done with the children.

Depending on the age of the children, the au pair should help them with things such as tidying up their room and supporting the family with the following housework:

• Washing dishes / loading and unloading the dishwasher
• Cleaning, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming
• Doing the children's washing, ironing and putting it away
• Making the children's beds
• Tidying the children's rooms
• Helping with shopping
• If necessary, looking after pets, emptying the rubbish

Live-in nannies and au pairs often become very close with the family and can bring new energy and friendship into homes.  Contact us to find out more about live-in nannies.