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Barbara P
#194178 - Au Pair in Fourways - 50(f)
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Au pair profile number
194178
Full name
Barbara P
Last accessed
15 Apr 2024
Contact details
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Available for online interview
Yes
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Matching details
Gender
Female
Age
50 years old
Language(s) fluent in
English, Xhosa, Zulu
Au pair lives in / near to
Lonehill , Fourways , Johannesburg , Gauteng
Nearest landmark
Cosmo Mall
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
No
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+
Saturday
19:00-20:00+
Sunday
08:00-20:00+
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
Yes
First aid qualification
Yes
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
Setswana And Basic Sasl
Marital status
Unmarried
Religion / spiritual practice
Christian
Expected minimum hourly rate
R80 / hour
Expected travelling compensation
R4.50 / kilometre
Available for short-term positions
Yes
Preferred working hours per week
Minimum
No minimum
Maximum
No maximum
Car make and model
Toyota Corolla,
Driving experience
More than 5 years
Teaching experience
Early childhood development
Yes
Tutoring
Yes
Description of tutoring experience
Mathematics: Primary class • Assisting and scheduling daily lessons. Biology:(Life Science) • Scheduling daily lessons
Educational background
High school
High school
Matric - Little Flower Secondary (1993)
Subjects
English First Language
Afrikaans Second Language
Accounting
History
Biology (Life science)
Geography
Additional subjects
Needlework/Sewing
Degress and other courses
Degree/course
Effective communication and Managers Mistakes - Dr Brian Jude (2004)
Degree/course
Child minding and Aupair courses - Au pairs Exclusive (Current)
Degree/course
Microsoft word 2003 Level 2 - Dynamix Computer Training Centre (2005)
Introduction to families
"Dear Family" message
Dear Family. I am a very loving, caring person. I'm very energetic, full of life and positive. I'm a loyal and very consistent person. Very self-driven and I love to see others succeed. I have also trained and acquired a certificate in child minding and Au pair courses to make it formal. I'm always willing to improve myself.
Why I would make the perfect au pair
I love children. Children are fun, they are trusting and very honest. They keep you on your toes!! I have diverse skills and able to adapt to any situation. Children are very vulnerable and need to be protected especially in a morally degenerate society. So, protection is very important and making sure they are safe. I have worked with children most of my career years. I received extensive in-house training in many fields including administration, finance, budgeting and events co-ordination. Being a production manager meant that I could take and give instructions. I take and appreciate constructive criticism. I would love to be part of your family and share my skills and expertise with your little ones. Patience is a virtue.
Hobbies and other interests
I love reading. I love holding stimulating conversations. Cooking. Listening to music. Travelling. Family oriented. Community service. I'm a social worker at heart.
Childcare references
Reference 1
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Employment start date
1 Jun 2023
Employment end date
31 Aug 2023
Ages and genders of children
19 month old- boy
Job description
Nanny and teacher Preparing meals and feeding, changing nappy, Hygiene care and putting the baby to sleep. Day-to -day age appropriate curriculum and activities and sticking to routine. Physical activities as part of extra curricular activities.
Verified by employer
Yes
Employer comments
Ms P was a fantastic nanny and teacher to our ever-so-busy son. She kept him safe, looked after him very well and ensured that he was stimulated with his daily activities. She went above and beyond for my son and they had a really beautiful bond, which I truly appreciated! Ms P is reliable and is always punctual. She always showed up with an eagerness to be all-present and fully committed to my son’s well-being. My rating: 5 stars!!! Thank you again, Ms P for being so awesome!
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Employment start date
1 Oct 1996
Employment end date
31 Mar 2020
Ages and genders of children
From 6 Months to 22 yrs
Job description
Child minding in the beginning years if Deaf tv when babies and toddlers were used in stories. I would feed them, change nappies, put them to sleep while they wait for their filming. Then we started a project called Zwakala which is drama, music, poetry and storytelling. I worked with kids from ages 5-22 Deaf learners. Training them in performing arts. Travelled to all the SADC countries searching and developing their talent. When they travelled from their countries to SA, I would prepare meals for them, make sure they are rested and comfortable.
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Yes
Employer comments
Miss P and I were colleagues for 15 Years working for DTV (Deaf Television) a programme on SABC 3. In the beginning we had a segment for children stories and and drama. She was the child minder. She is natural with children. We also worked on a project called Zwakala, a theatre show where I was the technical director. Over the many year's we worked together, I observed her skills dealing with children, specially Deaf kids of all ages. She has an exceptional patience and the children trust and love her. She would also sleep over at the guesthouse and hotels when they came for the show. She protected them and made sure they were well taken care of. Barbara also have the necessary skills to use Sign Language to communicate with the Deaf. She is an experienced driver and has been driving for many years. I fully without any doubt recommend her for an Aupair job. Henning Paulsen
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Employment start date
28 Nov 2007
Employment end date
31 Mar 2020
Ages and genders of children
Ages 5-22. Both genders
Job description
•Training children in Performing arts I.e Stories, poetry, music and drama • Organizing travel arrangements with their teachers to competitions • Fetching from airport and transporting them to their hotels, rehearsals and shows •Preparing meals for them during and after shows. •Spending nights with them at the hotels and guesthouses •Preparing and sourcing costumes and props for shows •Making sure they are well rested and entertained for their performances * Take them out for excursions, games and visits to interesting places.
Verified by employer
Yes
Employer comments
Barbara P is a reliable and hard working person. Works well independently and in a team. Loves children very much including children with disabilities. Ability to communicate in sign language. Ability to coordinate and manage projects.