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Kayla M

#173603 - Au Pair in Umhlanga - 25(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

173603

Full name

Kayla M

Last accessed

5 May 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Zoom

Available

Facetime

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	25 years old

Language(s) fluent in

English

Au pair lives in / near to

Umhlanga , Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

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	06:00-20:00+
Tuesday	06:00-20:00+
Wednesday	06:00-20:00+
Thursday	06:00-20:00+
Friday	06:00-20:00+

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

Children no older than

17 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

None

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R70 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

(Not specified)

Available for short-term positions

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	35 hrs / week

Maximum

45 hrs / week

Car make and model

Hyundai I10

Driving experience

3 - 5 years

Teaching experience

Early childhood development

Yes

Educational background

High school

Matric - Arena park secondary (2016)

Subjects

English
Afrikaans
Maths lit
Business studies
Economics
Travel and tourism

Additional subjects

Life orientation

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

Make a difference in your community - UCLA (2019)

Degree/course

Explore our aquatic environment - HCC/icc (2019)

Degree/course

Discover the US - UCLA extension (2020)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

Dear host family, My name is Kayleen, but my friends and family call me Kayla. I hail from the beautiful coastal city, Durban of South Africa. I'm a lover of the simple pleasures in life, I love a Chilled day out at the beach/park with close meaningful people. I love adventure, travel and exploring my limits. One of my greater passions in life lies in teaching. I have always been passionate towards it because of the countless opportunities it provides to change and improve another life. I'm a family orientated person hence I have always been surrounded by children. I have a 11year old brother, having a younger sibling allowed me to gain majority of my child care experience before au pairing in the USA. These things are what motivated me to become an au pair. Choosing to become an au pair was an easy decision for me since caring for children has always been a major part of my life. I'm accustomed with the behavior, needs and wants of children since I have a younger sibling myself. I have au paired in the United States Of America from 2018-2020. I looked after 3 beautiful girls. When I arrived in October 2018, both girls where 5 and 3years old. In March 2019 we welcomed our 3rd baby girl. I’ve also au paired for a South African family from July2022 - june2023 Looking after 2beautiful boys: Newborn-1year and 5year old. Being an au pair as been a blessing, it’s what I’m truly passionate about. I’ve gained so much of experience and knowledge in my 2years of au pairing in the US. Every child is different and you need different approaches in order to win their trust and be able to cater to their needs. With patience and love you can make anything work. I dedicate myself entirely whenever I take on the responsibility of another persons child or any task. I would love to au pair for families in my own country. I love exploring different cultures and diversities. I would be ecstatic to join your family and ensure you that your child/children will be in excellent care. I will put in quality effort and also ensure that the child is satisfied. I offer my services not only as an au pair but as a guardian to your little angel/angels Thank you for sharing interest in my application, I look forward to your response.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I am patient, passionate, understanding and experienced with taking care of children. I am confident and experienced in looking after newborns. I am a confident driver I will plan exciting activities Prepare healthy and fun meals I’ve assisted In a pre K class (ages 3-4) as I accompanied my 3year old girl to school as it was a parent cooperative preschool in the US I have a valid passport for travel

Hobbies and other interests

Travel Tennis Volleyball Gym Watching series/movies Going to the beach with family and friends

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

19 Oct 2018

Employment end date

15 Oct 2020

Ages and genders of children

3,5, new born - girls

Job description

Lived in. Prepared meals and snacks Drop off and pick up from school and extra activities Laundry Baths Prepared after school and no school days activities: eg) going to the zoo, museums, pick nicks, beach trips and play dates Clean up play room before shift ends Travelled with family on vacation New born Prepared bottles Soft meals Diaper changes Naps Baths Logged details on an app so mum can keep track Make sure baby bag has everything

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Jul 2022

Employment end date

1 Jun 2023

Ages and genders of children

2month-(1year) 4years (5years)

Job description

Breakfast Packed lunch School drop off and pick up Cooked healthy nutritious lunch and dinner Writing activities Educational activities Fun motor skill activities Reading Bottle feed +meal feeds Diaper changes Naps Walks

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Kayleen is a wonderful and gentle caregiver. She was well loved by both my boys. We will miss her very much!