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Maria D

#29247 - Au Pair in Centurion - 60(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

29247

Full name

Maria D

Last accessed

3 Jul 2022

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Skype

Zoom

Available

MS Teams

Available

Facetime

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	60 years old

Language(s) fluent in

English, Afrikaans

Au pair lives in / near to

Wierdapark , Centurion , Gauteng

Nearest landmark

Sutherland High School

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

Yes

Available to work the following times
Monday	06:45-17:00
Tuesday	06:45-17:00
Wednesday	06:45-17:00
Thursday	06:45-17:00
Friday	06:45-17:00

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

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

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 African

Language(s) spoken other than English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa

Portuguese

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R100 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R5.00 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	20 hrs / week

Maximum

No maximum

Car make and model

Nissan Micra

Driving experience

More than 5 years

Teaching experience

Early childhood development

Yes

Tutoring

Yes

Description of tutoring experience

Provided assistance with homework, meals, driving to extra mural activities

Educational background

High school

Matric - Witbank (1980)

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

private - Biblical Studies (Current)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

Due to retrenchments I have had to adapt to my circumstances by using my various gifts and talents by providing assistance and living in care to affluent families children, and or frail care. I'm energetic, loving, caring and gentle in my daily walk built on faith and trust. In building relationships I find I am able to easily engage with children of all ages. I'm have a calm and patient disposition to life. I'm creative, and a professional in all I do or say. I value honesty and integrity in people and I believe in treating all as I would like them to treat me. 2010 I managed a frail care center for the aged and retired, a challenge as I had never done something like this before. I was surprised to see myself thrive as I embraced my daily tasks with love for the elderly. April 2011 brought along a new challenge: au-pairing. I took care of two boys aged 5-8yrs. Fun and challenging as I, being a mom to daughter's only, found it a privilege to be trusted to care and look after two precious sons. My reliability enables families to comfortably go about their daily work whilst children, domestic workers are well cared for. I keep a daily account in a diary, so that parents are kept informed as to the well-being of their children and home and needs that may arise. In turn parents use the diary to let me know any changes to the routine for the next day as well, over and above what has been agreed upon. I hope to hear from you soon.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

My nurturing nature allows me to easily foster relationships and friendships with both children and parents. I have a natural flair with children, fun loving nature and extremely patient, and a great listener and communicator. Children and parents alike all like to be heard and understood and this I am able to do with ease.

Hobbies and other interests

My hobbies are reading, walking for life to energize my body, soul and spirit, enjoy cooking and baking, crochet, biblical studies, serve in a community church, watching movies and or socializing with friends and family. I’m involved in community upliftment projects, ie. social justice"Jesus Cares"program.

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

3 May 2011

Employment end date

31 May 2011

Ages and genders of children

0-9months baby boy

Job description

looking after the little boy and making sure he is changed, feed, rested, entertained

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

25 Mar 2010

Employment end date

30 Apr 2011

Ages and genders of children

Nursing / Retirement home for the elderly

Job description

I was the manager of a Nursing/retirement home for the elderly providing frail care.

Reference 3

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Jul 2011

Employment end date

31 Oct 2012

Ages and genders of children

boy 8 years

Job description

(Full day) position - I'm currently caring for her son 8year old. I see to the needs; supervise, assist with homework, take to extra murals in the afternoon, and over the holidays take on planned outings.

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Maria became a part of our family, and played a very important role through some difficult personal circumstances. Her dedication to the well-being of our son was endearing. She cared for and supported our family in a wonderful manner.

Reference 4

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

10 Jan 2019

Employment end date

25 Feb 2019

Ages and genders of children

Over 50 years

Job description

Marti has had a major hip replacement op and I’ve been looking after her and the animals.

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Maria has been absolutely wonderful. Caring , compassionate and very patient. I have not been the easiest person to take care of, yet Maria's care and commitment is unwavering

Reference 5

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

16 Mar 2020

Employment end date

Current

Ages and genders of children

Mrs. Belinda Johnston

Job description

Frail Care and meeting the needs of a mother and wife within her limited capacity due to a chordoma brain tumor. This is and still is the most humbling experience because as much as I’ve given exceptional love and due consideration I’ve received it double fold and been utterly treated with the utmost kindness, generosity and respect ❤️