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Susan M

#120888 - Au Pair in Pretoria East - 36(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

120888

Full name

Susan M

Last accessed

24 Apr 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Skype

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	36 years old

Language(s) fluent in

Afrikaans, English

Au pair lives in / near to

Silver Lakes , Pretoria East , Pretoria , Gauteng

Nearest landmark

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

Willing to look after children in the following age range
Children no younger than	Infant

Children no older than

10 years old

Has the following
Driver's licence	Yes

Own car

Yes

Childcare experience

Yes

Experience with special needs children

First aid qualification

Yes

Smoker

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

English, Afrikaans, Sotho

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R80 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R3.00 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	30 hrs / week

Maximum

No maximum

Car make and model

Hyundai Atos Prime

Driving experience

3 - 5 years

Educational background

High school

Grade 10 - Gr10 (2005)

Subjects

Science
Maths
English and Afrikaans

Additional subjects

Home economics

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

My name is Susan and I have always had a love for children and therefore upon leaving school in 2005 I decided to make this my profession. I have worked at a few nursery schools and have au paired in the Netherlands, Belgium and Argentina. My last two jobs have been with diplomatic families. One being USA Embassy and my last position was with the Argentinian Embassy in Buenos Aires. This has taught me a lot about different cultures, languages and traditions. I tend to be a bit shy when you first meet me but once I get to know the family I fit right in. I love teaching kids new things as well as playing with them. Through my travels and experience I have also learnt how to discipline with love and understanding.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I would make the perfect au pair because looking after and teaching children is what I love to do. I have more than 16 years experience and I have picked up some handy hints working with nursery schools and different families, international and local.

Hobbies and other interests

I love to read, listening to my music, dancing, watching tv and movies. going out with friends and I love to be around my family and I love animals.

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

6 Apr 2020

Employment end date

15 Sep 2023

Ages and genders of children

5 months baby girl

Job description

Feeding her and giving her snacks. As she has a food allergy I had to be extremely careful what I gave her. Putting down for daily naps Stimulating and age appropriate activities for her Swimming with her at home and taking her out for walks Bathing Occasional babysitting at night and weekends Security clearance by Argentinian Embassy Occasional babysitting and weekends

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Suzan M worked for our family for two and a half years, from when our daughter was 5 months old until she turned 3 years old. Suzan is one of the best people I have ever met. She is kind, patient, loving, and trustworthy. She has a natural way with children and they adore her. She is also highly organized, efficient, and reliable. Some of Suzan's best qualities as a nanny include: ● Her love and passion for children. Suzan truly loves children and it shows in everything she does. She is always patient and kind, even when our daughter was having a tantrum. She also has a great sense of humor and loves to play with the children. ● Her ability to create a safe and nurturing environment. Suzan created a safe and nurturing environment for our daughter where she could learn and grow. She was always mindful of our daughter's safety and well-being. She also provided her with a variety of stimulating activities and experiences. ● Her commitment to early childhood education. Suzan is committed to early childhood education. She is always looking for new and innovative ways to teach our daughter. She also makes sure to follow our parenting guidelines and work with us to create a consistent learning environment. ● Her flexibility and adaptability. Suzan is very flexible and adaptable. She is always willing to work with our schedule and needs. She is also able to handle unexpected situations calmly and efficiently. My husband has children from a previous marriage and Suzan was always happy to also take care of them when they stayed with us for long periods of time. ● Her trustworthiness and loyalty. Suzan is completely trustworthy and loyal. We always felt confident leaving our daughter in her care. She was also very invested in our family and became an indispensable member of our household. ● Her very high sense of responsibility for the well-being or medical needs of children. Our daughter has food allergies and Suzan was always very good at assessing the food she could or could not eat, so she would be safe. We always felt our child was safe in her company, even if there was food around them. I am a diplomat so when the time came to leave South Africa, Suzan agreed to come with us, even though she had never been to Argentina before and didn't know the language or culture. She quickly adapted to her new surroundings and learned the basics of the language. She was also a great support to us during our transition to a new country. We were very sad to see Suzan go when our daughter started kindergarten, but we know that she will be a wonderful asset to any family. I highly recommend Suzan for a nanny position. She is a truly exceptional nanny and we are so grateful for her time with our family. Should you need any clarification or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Feb 2019

Employment end date

30 Mar 2021

Ages and genders of children

1 year old and 6 year old

Job description

I had to put the 1 year old for naps Serve healthy snacks Cook occasionally meals for the kids Keep toys and eating environment clean Occasional babysitting and on weekends Age appropriate stimuli Meet the oldest at the gate for bus drop off Take kids to and from activities. Plan entertainment and educational outings Occasional shopping