First Aid & Au Pair training

Starting from 2024, all our au pairs will have completed an online First Aid & Au Pair training before joining your family. This training is specially designed for au pairs to provide them with knowledge, advice, and practical skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for their au pair adventure in the Netherlands.

Why is this training mandatory?

We believe it is important for our au pairs to start their cultural exchange in the Netherlands well-prepared. Au pairs must have demonstrable experience with children and provide various references. By offering additional training, we refresh the au pair's knowledge on important topics. This way, the au pair not only learns more about First Aid for both indoors and outdoors but also about the au pair program and cultural differences. The online course covers various essential topics, including:

  • Child development
    Au pairs will learn about the developmental stages of children, age-appropriate activities, and behaviour management.
  • Basic childcare skills
    Au pairs will learn basic childcare skills such as holding a baby, changing nappies, preparing bottles and meals, dressing children, and hygiene and bedtime routines.
  • Home safety
    Au pairs will be taught the basic principles of home safety, including dealing with pets, kitchen accidents, and emergencies.
  • First aid and medical care
    The training covers handling serious injuries and illnesses, cuts, abrasions, bleeding, head injuries, fractures, bumps, bruises, burns, bites, stings, allergies, asthma, medication safety, food poisoning, choking, and more.
  • Outdoor safety
    Au pairs will learn about safety measures during transport, swimming/water safety, protection from sun and heat exposure, and playground safety.
  • Au pair training
    Au pairs will benefit from comprehensive information on becoming an au pair, dealing with cultural differences, connecting with host families and new friends, understanding expectations, and ensuring their personal safety.

All our au pairs have completed this comprehensive First Aid & Au Pair training. This training is free for our au pairs. If you are interested in taking this au pair course, we can offer it at a discounted rate. Please fill in your details below, and we will contact you.

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Why do this first aid & au pair training?

  • Learn how to care for children of all ages.
  • Discover what to do in emergencies during this training.
  • Develop skills and strategies for behaviour management.
  • Prevent accidents by applying prevention tips and tricks.
  • Understand the cultural exchange programme from both the family's and the au pair's perspectives.
  • Use the training as a refresher to start your au pair adventure well-prepared.

Why do host families prefer trained au pairs?

  • Au pairs who have completed the training are better prepared for the demanding role of an au pair.
  • Au pairs with this training possess the essential skills and knowledge needed to ensure the safety and engagement of their children.
  • The commitment to completing the course indicates that the au pair is genuinely motivated to fulfil the important role within the family.
  • Understanding the expectations and rules of the cultural exchange program ensures that both parties are well-prepared and will result in a successful au pair experience.

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