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Shanika B

#218933 - Au Pair in Krugersdorp - 19(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

218933

Full name

Shanika B

Last accessed

9 Jun 2025

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	19 years old

Language(s) fluent in

Afrikaans, English

Au pair lives in / near to

Rant En Dal , Krugersdorp , West Rand , Gauteng

Nearest landmark

Key West Shopping Centre

Available from

immediately

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-Out

Available to work the following times
Monday	06:30-10:00 & 12:00-18:00
Tuesday	06:30-10:00 & 12:00-18:00
Wednesday	06:30-10:00 & 12:00-18:00
Thursday	06:30-10:00 & 12:00-18:00
Friday	06:30-10:00 & 12:00-18:00

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

Children no older than

15 years old

Has the following
Driver's licence	Yes

Own car

Yes

Childcare experience

Yes

Experience with special needs children

First aid qualification

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

Other language(s) spoken

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R70 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R5.00 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	No minimum

Maximum

45 hrs / week

Car make and model

Driving experience

Less than 1 year

Educational background

High school

Matric - Hoërskool Noordheuwel , Bee’s Tutor Centre (2024)

Subjects

Afrikaans
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Business

Additional subjects

Tourism

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

I am excited to apply for the au pair position with your family! With 2.5 years of childcare experience, I am confident in providing loving care and support to your children. I am very excited to apply for the au pair position with your lovely family! I'm committed to ongoing learning and professional development to ensure I provide the best possible care for your children. I am excited at the prospect of becoming a part of your family's daily life.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

1. Loving and caring nature: I love children and am passionate about providing them with a nurturing environment. 2. Patience and understanding: I recognize that each child is unique, and I am committed to being patient and understanding when working with them. 3. Flexibility and adaptability: I like to adapt to your family's schedule, routines and lifestyle. 4. Child development knowledge: I have a good understanding of child development principles and am able to create engaging, age-appropriate activities.

Hobbies and other interests

Arts and Crafts Painting Photography

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

18 Nov 2022

Employment end date

31 Dec 2024

Ages and genders of children

Female (From 7 months till 3 years old)

Job description

I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Shanika B as a trustworthy and exceptional childcare provider. I have had the pleasure of employing Shanika to care for my daugther during school holidays from the age of 7months to three years old for the last 2.5 years, and I can confidently attest to her exceptional skills and qualities. Shanika is a caring, patient, and nurturing individual who provided top-notch care to my child. Her ability to create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment allowed my child to thrive under her supervision. My daughter absolutely adores her and can't wait to go to her. Some of Shanika's remarkable strengths include: - Unwavering dedication and commitment - Excellent communication skills, keeping me informed about my child's daily activities - Creativity in planning fun and educational activities - Ability to establish a strong bond with my child - Trustworthiness and reliability I highly recommend her.

Verified by employer

Yes

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

18 Nov 2022

Employment end date

31 Dec 2024

Ages and genders of children

Female (From 7 months till 3 years old)

Job description

I am writing to recommend Shanika B for the position of Child Care, Shanika has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills and dedication to children's care. I am delighted to write this letter in recommendation of Shanika B, who served as our family's babysitter for over two and a half years, Shanika has been a wonderful presence in our home, providing not only exceptional care for my God Child but also becoming a cherished part of our family. Shanika's dedication to my God Child's well-being and development was evident in everything she did, from creating educational games that made learning fun to establishing a gentle yet effective discipline routine. Her ability to connect with my God Child on a personal level, ensuring they felt heard and valued, was truly remarkable. Beyond her natural talent with children, Her communication skills were excellent, keeping us informed and involved in our God Child's daily activities and milestones. I wholeheartedly recommend Shanika as