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Melinda G

#131115 - Au Pair in Bloemfontein - 29(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

131115

Full name

Melinda G

Last accessed

2 May 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Skype

Zoom

Available

Facetime

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	29 years old

Language(s) fluent in

Afrikaans, English

Au pair lives in / near to

Bloemfontein , Free State

Nearest landmark

Available from

immediately

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-Out

Available to work the following times
Monday	07:30-17:30
Tuesday	07:30-17:30
Wednesday	07:30-17:30
Thursday	07:30-17:30
Friday	07:30-17:30

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

Children no older than

11 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

Additional information

Country currently resident in

South Africa

Nationality

South Africa

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

Marital status

Married

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R50 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

(Not specified)

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	No minimum

Maximum

No maximum

Car make and model

Fiat, Linea

Driving experience

Less than 1 year

Teaching experience

Early childhood development

Yes

Educational background

High school

Matric - Orion (2012)

Subjects

English
Afrikaans
Mathematics
Life Orientation
Consumer Studies
Hospitality Studies

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

TEFL Master 150 Hour - Global Language Training (2018)

Degree/course

Online Certificate - Childcare & Early Years Foundation Stage - Alison Online Institute (2021)

Degree/course

Online Diploma - Psychology - Alison Online Institute (Current)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

I'm Melinda G, currently residing in Bloemfontein, and I'm 29 years old. With over 7 years of valuable childcare experience, I've had the opportunity to work with children in various capacities. This includes three and a half years as a dedicated Kindergarten teacher both in South Africa and abroad, specifically in Cambodia. Additionally, I spent three years as a full-time Au Pair for a family in Bloemfontein, followed by another year with a family in Mossel Bay. My qualifications include a Certificate in the Early Years Foundation Stage and a Diploma in Psychology, both earned through the Alison Online Institute. I'm deeply committed to my work, and I always strive to excel in any task I undertake. Working with children is my passion, and I approach my role with the utmost dedication and care, treating each child as if they were my own.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I believe I would be an ideal Au Pair for your children, given my extensive 7-year background in childcare and my unwavering passion for working with kids. As a mother myself, with a 5-year-old son whom I adore wholeheartedly, I can assure you that if given the chance, I would care for your children with the same love and devotion I have for my own child.

Hobbies and other interests

Reading. Spending quality time with my son. Watching movies.

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

11 Feb 2014

Employment end date

1 Nov 2017

Ages and genders of children

Infant to 3 years

Job description

Meal preparation for the kids Educating the kids Stimulating Activities Bathing the kids Playing with the kids

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Melinda was definitely a fantastic au pair to my kids. I would recommend her without thinking twice. She is dedicated, loving, caring and has a passion for her work. She also gained very valuable experience with my eldest who had developmental difficulty, where she visited OT, physio and speech therapist with us on a weekly basis and was responsible for doing the exercises with him at home. I will gladly answer any other questions regarding this lovely lady if anyone wish to contact me on my cellphone. Melinda will be an asset to any family.

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

16 Jan 2013

Employment end date

30 Jan 2014

Ages and genders of children

5 - 6 years

Job description

Assisting the teacher Preparing activities Filling in as the teacher Playing with the kids

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Good afternoon, I would highly recommend Melinda Grimbreek for any employment regarding this position. She is dedicated and honest, and always willing to learn and adapt to any situation. I would gladly provide testimony for her great work ethic at any time. Thank you, Suzette I...

Reference 3

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Feb 2018

Employment end date

1 Feb 2020

Ages and genders of children

3 - 7 years

Job description

Full Time English Teacher Lesson Planning Teaching Basic English principals Teaching Basic Math Classroom Management