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Rachel Klair A
#110467 - Au Pair in Umhlanga - 31(f)
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Au pair profile number
110467
Full name
Rachel Klair A
Last accessed
28 Apr 2024
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Available for online interview
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Gender
Female
Age
31 years old
Language(s) fluent in
English
Au pair lives in / near to
Mt Edgecombe , Umhlanga , Durban , KwaZulu-Natal
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Available from
immediately
Available until
for 12 months or longer
Available for position type(s)
Live-In or Live-Out
Available to relocate to another province if live-in
Yes
Available to work the following times
Monday
07:00-18:00
Tuesday
07:00-18:00
Wednesday
07:00-18:00
Thursday
07:00-18:00
Friday
07:00-18:00
Saturday
07:00-12:00
Willing to look after children in the following age range
Children no younger than
Infant
Children no older than
18 years old
Has the following
Driver's licence
Yes
Own car
Yes
Childcare experience
Yes
Experience with special needs children
Yes
First aid qualification
Yes
Smoker
No
Available for occasional evening babysitting if required
Yes
Available to travel with the family if required
Yes
Additional information
Country currently resident in
South Africa
Nationality
South Africa
Language(s) spoken other than English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa
Basic Conversational Spanish
Marital status
Unmarried
Religion / spiritual practice
Christian
Expected minimum hourly rate
R60 / hour
Expected travelling compensation
R5.00 / kilometre
Available for short-term positions
Yes
Preferred working hours per week
Minimum
30 hrs / week
Maximum
No maximum
Car make and model
Driving experience
More than 5 years
Teaching experience
Early childhood development
Yes
Tutoring
Yes
Description of tutoring experience
I have tutored in English and Mathematics for grade R to grade 5. I have also tutored special needs Children when I volunteered at a Non - Profit. I do more than babysit and even though I have no teaching qualifications I have experience in teaching in foundation phase. In my previous job I spent most of the day teaching alphabets, reading, writing and identifying through books, sound and language. I'm very creative with my teaching methods, which include learning the alphabets through different varieties of words. For example, teaching about birds alphabetically or parts of a car, or things in the kitchen, etc. I do not incorporate television into teaching because I strongly oppose television as a means to learning, I feel it's not interactive. I feel it is important to teach your children to be conversational and to be able to identify most things before they begin school so they can communicate and understand it better. Reading, writing and art is instrumental.
Educational background
High school
High school
Matric - Montarena Secondary (2010)
Subjects
Mathematics
Physical sciences
English
Afrikaans
Life orientation
Engineering and graphic design
Additional subjects
Life sciences
Degress and other courses
Degree/course
Educare - Oxbridge Academy (Current)
Degree/course
NQF level 5 Information Technology - Mancosa (2021)
Degree/course
Early Childhood development - Nexport (2016)
Introduction to families
"Dear Family" message
Dear Family I am an extensively experienced Child Care provider. I have more than 7 years of childcare experience in ages 0 to 12 year range. I've Aupaired in the USA as well as South Africa. I am well organized, responsible and confident in my abilities. I am proficient in English and love to develop friendly relationships and credibility with parents and educating children through books and activities. In recent years I've worked in special needs Care, particularly in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder. This has enabled be to grow in patience and understanding. I've worked under Autism Partnership Hong Kong who deal with ABA Therapy and have also worked under the guidance and supervision of Dr Nola Chambers, a Speech Therapist. I love to cook and it's important to me to incorporate healthy foods into a child's diet. I assist in toilet training, developing good eating habits, resting and educational stimulation.
Why I would make the perfect au pair
I love children most importantly and my previous employers can attest to the fact that it's not just a job for me. I've recently found out that I have extreme patience, something I thought I didn't have much of. Working with Special needs kids has brought out skills in me I didn't know I possessed. I develop long lasting, trusting relationships and incorporate so much more than basic childcare. I have recent experience in Autism Spectrum disorder and have worked closely with Professionals of the field. I would love to explain it in more detail during an interview.
Hobbies and other interests
I love reading. I consider myself a bibliophile and I always have a book on my person. The outdoors is where I spend a lot of my time, anything from sports to cycling and even a picnic in my backyard. I am a huge Lego fan, I've always had a knack for structure building. When I'm not spending quality time with my family I'm always writing my own set of fictional stories which I hope to publish some day.
Childcare references
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Employment start date
1 Feb 2012
Employment end date
1 Jun 2013
Ages and genders of children
Female- 2 years old
Job description
12:00pm to 18:00pm care. pick-up from daycare. prepare a light lunch (usually carrot sticks, Chicken nuggets and yoghurt). nap time stories, cleaning up toys and putting them away. Outside playtime (sandpit, soccer, catching bugs). walk around the neighbourhood or visit the local playground. educational playtime, singing rhymes and playing with toys. prepare dinner (usually lasagna, veggies, mac and cheese)
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Employment start date
20 Aug 2016
Employment end date
17 Aug 2018
Ages and genders of children
male- 7 up until 9, male - 3 up until 5, female - 6 months up until 2.5
Job description
7:00am to 17:30pm - Preparing infant for the day, changing diapers, getting dressed, and feeding. prepare breakfast for Children, stimulate development. Go on doctor's visits. Spend time outside on nature walks or visit local parks, playgrounds and local library. pick up from bus stop, prepare lunch (usually Lunchables, veggies, yoghurt or cheese sticks; first approved by parents), providing comfort when children are feeling ill or upset. organising different activities and games; art work, sports, role playing games. Story time before nap and bed time. clean up playroom, bedroom, after lunch and put away toys. Wash, dry and fold laundry.
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Employment start date
1 Mar 2015
Employment end date
31 Dec 2015
Ages and genders of children
Infant Fraternal twins - 10 days old
Job description
Help mind babies in morning while mother nurses. Feed formula, change diapers, nature walks, educational playtime, nap time, story time. Prepare meals at 6 months of age, laundry.
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Employment start date
17 Sep 2018
Employment end date
28 Jan 2022
Ages and genders of children
3.5 year old Male
Job description
Infant care, educational stimulation, outdoor activities
Verified by employer
Yes
Employer comments
Rachel goes above and beyond in her role as an au pair – it is clear she is not just ‘doing a job’ but genuinely cares about what she is doing and the people she is around. We are so grateful for the amazing influence she has been on our son, in his formative years. We have found Rachel to be reliable, trustworthy, punctual and diligent. Rachel has also shown herself to be someone who takes initiative, is pro-active in making good suggestions and looks for opportunities to further her life experience and education – for example, by working overseas as an au pair prior to working for us. For the last year, Rachel has also been studying part time and has done an excellent job in balancing her job with us, her own family responsibilities and the demands of her course, as evidenced by her passes with distinction in her recent exams. We have every confidence that she will continue to excel in her further studies and in her future career. Rachel is leaving her employment with us as she is relocating. We recommend her without reservation and the family that employs her will be very blessed to have her in their lives!
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Employment start date
5 May 2022
Employment end date
30 Jun 2023
Ages and genders of children
2 year old boy
Job description
Special needs Care Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder Basic Child care Food preparation ABA Therapy assistant Transport to extra mural activities Education and stimulation through play