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Paula V

#155809 - Au Pair in Kimberley - 26(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

155809

Full name

Paula V

Last accessed

2 May 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	26 years old

Language(s) fluent in

Afrikaans, English

Au pair lives in / near to

Kimberley , Northern Cape

Nearest landmark

Available from

1 Sep 2024

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-In

Available to relocate to another province if live-in

Yes

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

Children no older than

18 years old

Has the following
Driver's licence	Yes

Own car

Childcare experience

Yes

Experience with special needs children

First aid qualification

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

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R70 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

(Not specified)

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	No minimum

Maximum

No maximum

Car make and model

Driving experience

3 - 5 years

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

Hallo, my name is Paula-Jeandri, I will be turning 23 soon. I am part of a family of 7. My parents and 4 other siblings of which I am second oldest. I have an older brother, two younger brothers and a little sister. I matriculated in 2016 and have been looking after children ever since. In high school I was part of the first aid team for 5 years and played field hockey. I have helped out at daycare. I spent some time as an Au Pair in America and I am currently looking after a baby boy in the mornings and 2 girls between the ages of 2 and 5 in the afternoons. I am hoping to keep on looking after children next year because it is what I love doing.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I have been an Au Pair for two years in America at two different families (2017-2019). My first year I looked after a 6/7 year old girl and my second year I looked after I looked after 4 children between the ages of 5 month and 12 years old (two girls and two boys). I loved my time and experience in America. I have helped out at daycares and have helped look looked after my cousins and younger siblings before I went too America. I am currently looking after 2 girls (2-5 years old) since March and a baby boy since August (he was turning 4 months old). I love looking after children and would love to continue looking after them. I am fun, loving and easy going. I have a lot of patience and love doing new things and going on adventurous. I am reliable and trustworthy. I am a really flexible person and love children. I am independent.

Hobbies and other interests

I love being and spending time in the outdoors. Going for walks and coloring. Learning and experiencing new things is such an important part of my life.

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

9 Oct 2017

Employment end date

10 Oct 2018

Ages and genders of children

6 years old

Job description

Getting her ready for activities and taking her to and from activities. Getting her ready for school and taking her. Meals. Bath time and tidying up. Bedtime. Playing with her and keeping her active. Help with homework. Etc.

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

10 Oct 2018

Employment end date

11 Oct 2019

Ages and genders of children

5 months old - 12 years old 2 girls 2 boys

Job description

Getting them ready for activities and taking them to and from activities. Helping with homework. Keeping them busy and entertained. Bath time and chores. General household duties. Diaper changes. Meals. Playdates. Outings. Occasional evening babysitting. Etc.

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Paula was a wonderful addition to our family and we really enjoyed having her with us! She skillfully worked across our kids significant age span, keeping our baby happy and healthy and our older kids on track with their studies and activities. She is easy going, cheerful, responsible and pays attention details. She is a safe driver and was responsible for lot of transportation for our kids. The kids were always well prepared and on time to their activities.

Reference 3

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

26 Mar 2020

Employment end date

10 Dec 2020

Ages and genders of children

2-5 years old 2 girls

Job description

Helped with schoolwork. Nap time. Keeping entertained and stimulated. Snacks and lunch. Diaper changes. Bath time and tidying up. Reading stories. Swimming with them.

Reference 4

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

4 Aug 2020

Employment end date

10 Dec 2020

Ages and genders of children

7 months old 1 boy

Job description

Nap time. Tummy time. Occasional bottle feeding. Playing with him and keeping him stimulated. Diaper changes. Changing clothes.

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Good day Paula looked after my baby boy from 3.5 months until 7 months of age. She is truly someone I would recommend to anyone. She has so much passion and was extremely patient with my boy. Her attention to detail is also very good. She is a very neat person with high standards for personal hygiene. Me and my baby boy are blessed to have Paula in our lives. Regards