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Karlien L

#204806 - Au Pair in Paarl - 25(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

204806

Full name

Karlien L

Last accessed

1 May 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Zoom

Available

MS Teams

Available

Facetime

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	25 years old

Language(s) fluent in

Afrikaans, English

Au pair lives in / near to

Boschenmeer , Paarl , Cape Winelands , Western Cape

Nearest landmark

The Hugenote Tunnel

Available from

immediately

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-Out

Available to work the following times
Monday	06:00-18:45
Tuesday	06:00-18:45
Wednesday	06:00-18:45
Thursday	06:00-18:45
Friday	06:00-18:45

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

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

Yes

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

Dutch

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R90 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R4.00 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	20 hrs / week

Maximum

35 hrs / week

Car make and model

Mini Cooper

Driving experience

More than 5 years

Teaching experience

Tutoring

Yes

Description of tutoring experience

I studied sport science and education, so I did tutoring for previous kids I au paired for. I am also very willing to help with home work that needs to be done.

Educational background

High school

Matric - Hangklip High School (2016)

Subjects

Pure Math's
Geography
Biology
Afrikaans home language
English second additional language
CAT (computer)

Additional subjects

n.a.

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

Ba Sport Science - Stellenbosch University (2019)

Degree/course

Post graduate diploma of teaching - Stellenbosch University (2020)

Degree/course

Teacher and student emotional diploma - University of colorado (2023)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

Dear family I am Karlien L and I have been very privileged to have been au pairing in the Netherlands and America the last two years. In the meantime I am deciding what is next for me. So it would be an honor to be able to help out your family by being your au pair. I have a degree in Sport science and teaching and currently I am living with my mom in Paarl.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I would make a good au pair for you, as I have a lot of experience as an au pair, I also connect quickly with kids. I am also flexible as change of plans happen at the last minute sometimes. I am also very willing to help with other house works as doing groceries or even helping kids study and doing homework. I studied Sport Science because of my love for sport and outdoors as well, and currently are busy with my teaching degree. I love children for the fact that they are so innocent and honest. I love the way that they look at the world, they appreciate the simplest of things in life, like being able to see and explore and run. They also appreciate family and friends a lot, which is important and they except you for the person you are regardless of what job you are doing and how much money you are making. I love the fact that kids keep you young and joyful with their playful spirit.

Hobbies and other interests

My hobbies are to read, playing board or card games, play hockey, swimming. some interest I have is traveling, hiking, exploring, outside activities spending time with family and friends.

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Oct 2021

Employment end date

6 Apr 2022

Ages and genders of children

One girl of 6 years old, one boy of 10 years old.

Job description

Included cycling them to school and home making dinner and lunch and helped with schoolwork.

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

26 Jul 2022

Employment end date

7 Aug 2023

Ages and genders of children

2 girls ages 3-4 and 5-6

Job description

Responsible for managing daily activities including providing transportation to and from school, assisting the eldest in completing homework, making lunch, reading, creative activities, outdoor activities and free play. Over the course of the year, both children progressed to be able to get ready for school and bed independently, complete their chores (pick up after themselves, rinse dishes, make bed, help make breakfast) and follow directions.

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Karlien was an amazing au pair. She easily connected with our children and excelled at setting a structured and warm environment. Over the year that Karlien cared for our children, their confidence and independence grew significantly. I was always impressed by Karlien's ability to come up with entertaining activities to keep them occupied and learning throughout the day.

Reference 3

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Mar 2020

Employment end date

29 Nov 2020

Ages and genders of children

3 girls ages 3 years, 8 years, and 10 years

Job description

Included picking them up from school, help with homework and preparation for exams. Giving them lunch and doing sport activities with them to improve motor skills.