Hi there,
we're again looking for a family member, someone to join us in our household chores, discussions, to play with the kids, to cook and eat with us, maybe help with gardening or construction, depending on the person's interests and capabilities.
We are a family of four with two boys: 2½ years and four years and parents who both go back to working life after a parental leave on September. So children start for a very first time at a kindergarden and if we find a perfect au pair match to our family they may go only part-time by the end of the year when our fifth family member arrives. Parents have some hobbies and the whole family goes to swim weekly as well as spends time with family and friends. We are living 16km from the center of Jyväskylä, in a middle of nowhere by a lake. We have a garden and we grow some vegetables for our own use during summer, as well as go fishing (also ice) occasionally. Winters bring a lot of snow activities like ski-doo.
We are looking for someone who would well integrate to our life and enjoy spending time with us - this means that a suitable candidate is open and honest as well as willing and capable to discuss anything that either bothers or delights. We're looking for true cultural exchange - it would also be a great advantage if you can cook food from your own culture (this is not a must though). A suitable candidate must speak at least some very basic Finnish in order to be able to communicate with the children. Since we are not living in a city, we believe that a person interested in nature and peace will most probably enjoy life here more than someone interested in busy night life. Swimming skill is a must due to safety since we live by a lake.
For a suitable candidate we appreciate a positive attitude towards life, curiosity and open-mindness. There is a room available, but you'll need to be able to adjust to occasional noise, sometimes also during night time due to small children.
You are in our house to help us and live with us and we appreciate it. You are not required to drive a car, but a driver's license is definitely a plus. We're looking for a good match with our lifestyle so depending on your skills you may help us with household duties, gardening, cooking and playing with the older children. No matter what are your strengths and what we'll end up agreeing, you'll need to be extremely independent and active person. This is not a nanny job - depending on the month of your arrival the mom will be home so there is always someone to ask from. Main help we need is an extra pair of hands with the children and the household.
We are looking for Au Pair for a year, starting immediately or as soon as possible, latest on October. It also may be possible to fit together with part-time studies.
Please contact us and tell about you and how do you see yourself fitting to live and work with our family?
Looking forward to hearing from you: eemeli@hotmail.com