THERE’S NO
PLACE LIKE
HOME
There is no place like home. Do you want to create a cozy and organized home, but are you busy? Our house staff supports you where needed.
WHICH PROGRAM SUITS YOU BEST?
Every family is different and therefore has other wishes regarding support. Smiling Faces offers a suitable solution for every budget. Below is a table with the differences between the programs. Smiling Faces advises you which program suits you best. After 12 years of experience, we have already provided thousands of families with ideal candidates.
AU PAIR |
HOUSE STAFF |
CAREGIVER |
|
| Service orientation | Children / Light household chores / elderly | Children / Household chores / Care / PA etc. | 24-hour home care |
| Program | Cultural exchange | Labour | Labour |
| Family size | Min. 2 people | From 1 pers | From 1 pers |
| Hours per week | 30 | 28 – 48 | 40 |
| Hours per day | 8 | 8 – 12 | 8 – 12 |
| Amount of working days | 1 – 5 | 1 – 5,5 | 5,5 max |
| Flexible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live-in / Live-out | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
| Living in guest house | No | Yes | Yes |
| Light household chores | Yes | Junior yes | experienced yes | Yes |
| Heavy household chores | No | Junior no | experienced yes | No |
| Indepent caring during the night | No | Junior no | experienced yes | Yes |
| Working during family’s holiday | No | Yes | Yes |
| Driving license | Yes, first 6 months | Junior no | experienced yes | Yes |
| Duration of stay | Máx. 12 months | For as long as the cooperation lasts | In consultation |
| Medical care | No | Junior no | experienced in consultation | Yes |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Visa needed | Yes | No | No |
| Age | 18 - 30 | Junior from 21 y.o. | Experienced from 26 y.o. | From 21 y.o. |
| Experience | Min 500 hours | Junior min 500 hours | experienced min 1 year | Min 1 Year |
| Duration of procedure | 3 – 5 months | 1 – 2 month | 2 -4 weeks |
| Childcare Allowance (KOT) | No | No | No |
| Personal Budget (PGB) | Yes máx €340 p/m | No | Yes |
| Pay rolling service possible | No | No | Included in total costs |