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Talisha Y
#175401 - Au Pair in Westville - 21(f)
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Au pair profile number
175401
Full name
Talisha Y
Last accessed
4 May 2024
Contact details
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Available for online interview
Yes
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Gender
Female
Age
21 years old
Language(s) fluent in
English
Au pair lives in / near to
Queensburgh , Westville , Durban , KwaZulu-Natal
Nearest landmark
Malvern Shopping Center
Available from
immediately
Available until
for 12 months or longer
Available for position type(s)
Live-Out
Available to work the following times
Monday
06:45-18:00
Tuesday
06:45-18:00
Wednesday
06:45-18:00
Thursday
06:45-18:00
Friday
06:45-18:00
Saturday
06:45-18:00
Sunday
12:00-18:00
Willing to look after children in the following age range
Children no younger than
No minimum
Children no older than
No maximum
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
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
Undisclosed
Expected minimum hourly rate
R20 / hour
Expected travelling compensation
R3.00 / kilometre
Available for short-term positions
Yes
Preferred working hours per week
Minimum
35 hrs / week
Maximum
45 hrs / week
Car make and model
Honda, 150I
Driving experience
Less than 1 year
Teaching experience
Early childhood development
Yes
Tutoring
Yes
Description of tutoring experience
I used to spend Saturday mornings tutoring children between grades 8 to 10 in English.
Educational background
High school
High school
Matric - Kharwastan Secondary School (2020)
Subjects
English
Afrikaans
Pure Mathematics
Accounting
Business Studies
Economics
Additional subjects
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Introduction to families
"Dear Family" message
Dear prospective family, my name is Talisha Y, and I am 19 years old. I graduated from Kharwastan Secondary School in 2020 where I received a Bacherlors Pass. I plan to pursue a degree in law. In the meantime, however, I am putting through this application to assist families with childcare services, as I have experience in this field. I am a responsible person. I always have children's best interests at heart. They will always be very safe with me as I am cautious, and they will be my number 1 priority
Why I would make the perfect au pair
I am caring, patient and willing to go above and beyond for my host family. Though I am quite young, I believe this works in my favour because not only can I be a responsible authority figure, I can also be someone your children can trust and confide in. I am honest and trustworthy.
Hobbies and other interests
My interests include reading. I also enjoy writing and completing puzzles in my spare time. I enjoy baking and doing arts and crafts.
Childcare references
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Employment start date
10 Apr 2019
Employment end date
27 May 2021
Ages and genders of children
boy - 8 years old; boy - 4 years old
Job description
During 2019 and 2020 I used to occasionally babysit the boys when their parents would go out on date nights and weekends. Fortunately for me, just before I matriculated, their mum started a full time job, and I got to nanny the boys full-time, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a. m. - 5:00 p. m. Between 2019 and 2020, while I babysat, I used to help prepare meals, oversee playdates, and assist with bath and bed time. Since I've started full-time and the oldest was then in school, I also assisted with making his lunch, helping him with his homework and I also spent time working on vocabulary, numbers, letters and colours with the 5 year old. During this time I also assisted with light housekeeping involving the kids e.g. making their beds, picking up toys etc.
Verified by employer
Yes
Employer comments
Talisha is a very sweet girl. She is good with kids of all ages and my kids love spending time with her. I was very fortunate that Talisha was able to help me when I needed her the most. Since we were experiencing a pandemic my kids had to stay at home for a while and Talisha was there to assist and monitor with online learning. She also helped tidy up the house and prepare meals for the boys while we were at work. Talisha is very patient and caring and is always willing to go the extra mile.
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Employment start date
7 Jun 2021
Employment end date
18 Nov 2021
Ages and genders of children
boy - 3 years old
Job description
Starting the first week of June I was a full-time nanny to Isaiah, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a. m. - 16:00 p. m. Unfortunately, due to personal reasons (can be discussed during an in-person interview), this Friday, 18/11/2021, will be my last day nannying for the Jampie family. During my time with Isaiah, I used tp prep his meals (breakfast, lunch) and feed him. I helped with potty-training, play-time. I read to him daily and put him down for naps. Recently, when I got my license and car, I would drive him to parks and I did grocery runs for the family when needed.
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Employment start date
16 Jan 2021
Employment end date
20 Nov 2021
Ages and genders of children
Girl - 9 years old
Job description
Due to covid, many schools were forced to close, unfortunately, her school was one of them and she had to be homeschooled for that period. Her mum contacted me earlier this year to assist with the homeschooling. Since January 16th I have been traveling to their home every Saturday to help her with her school work.