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Elaine M
#174936 - Au Pair in Umhlanga - 49(f)
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Au pair profile number
174936
Full name
Elaine M
Last accessed
28 Jan 2025
Contact details
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Available for online interview
Yes
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Gender
Female
Age
49 years old
Language(s) fluent in
English
Au pair lives in / near to
Mt Edgecombe , Umhlanga , Durban , KwaZulu-Natal
Nearest landmark
Cornubia
Available from
immediately
Available until
for 12 months or longer
Available for position type(s)
Live-Out
Available to work the following times
Monday
06:30-17:00
Tuesday
06:30-17:00
Wednesday
06:30-17:00
Thursday
06:30-17:00
Friday
06:30-17:00
Willing to look after children in the following age range
Children no younger than
No minimum
Children no older than
12 years old
Has the following
Driver's licence
Yes
Own car
Yes
Childcare experience
Yes
Experience with special needs children
No
First aid qualification
No
Smoker
No
Available for occasional evening babysitting if required
Yes
Available to travel with the family if required
No
Additional information
Country currently resident in
South Africa
Nationality
South Africa
Other language(s) spoken
Marital status
Married
Religion / spiritual practice
Christian
Expected minimum hourly rate
R80 / hour
Expected travelling compensation
R5.00 / kilometre
Available for short-term positions
No
Preferred working hours per week
Minimum
No minimum
Maximum
40 hrs / week
Car make and model
Toyota Conquest
Driving experience
More than 5 years
Teaching experience
Early childhood development
Yes
Tutoring
Yes
Description of tutoring experience
I have a son that is 14 years old and I’ve been very involved in his day to day school activities, homework, projects and studies. Through perseverance and dedication, one of the highlights of me tutoring my son is him achieving first position in class and Head boy at his school.
Educational background
High school
High school
Matric - Nilgiri Secondary (1992)
Subjects
English
Afrikaans
Geography
History
Maths
Accounting
Degress and other courses
Degree/course
Registered behaviour technician - Autism partnership foundation (2023)
Introduction to families
"Dear Family" message
I don’t only look at this position as a job but a life experience which I am extremely grateful and appreciate the opportunity. I will do my very best to make sure that your child/ children are in safe and secure hands. As mentioned in my “tutoring experience” section, I want to see your child/ children do well in school which is also my priority. I am willing to go the extra mile to care for your child/ children to the best of my ability.
Why I would make the perfect au pair
I would love for you to choose me as your Au Pair because I am an honest, energetic, friendly, trustworthy, punctual, responsible, patient and a respectful person. I am comfortable taking care of children of all ages. I take pride in whatever I do. I have a love and passion for helping children, it is more than just looking after your child/ children, it’s about becoming part of the family. I will take care of them as I would if they were my own. I will assist with homework and studies. Your child/ children would never be bored as I will engage them in fun activities. A willingness to be creative and stimulating with your child/ children is important to me. Your child/ children will always be my first priority.
Hobbies and other interests
Reading, baking, love word games
Childcare references
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Employment start date
1 Oct 2016
Employment end date
12 Jan 2018
Ages and genders of children
[Girl [3 months] Girl [ 4yrs old]
Job description
Bath, feed and read and play with the infant, also done activities with the 4yr old in preparation for school.
Verified by employer
Yes
Employer comments
Elaine was an exceptional au-pair. She took care of my girls like they were her own. The 4 year old was quite reserved, Elaine managed to bring her out of her shell. Went the extra mile whenever needed. Punctual, responsible, trustworthy and kind. Really a gem.