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Lydia M

#156792 - Au Pair in Rosebank - 44(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

156792

Full name

Lydia M

Last accessed

27 Apr 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Zoom

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	44 years old

Language(s) fluent in

English, Zulu

Au pair lives in / near to

Greenside , Rosebank , Johannesburg , Gauteng

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	08:00-17:00
Tuesday	08:00-17:00
Wednesday	08:00-17:00
Thursday	08:00-17:00
Friday	08:00-17:00

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

Children no older than

10 years old

Has the following
Driver's licence	Yes

Own car

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

Zimbabwe

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

Zulu,English

Marital status

Married

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R70 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

(Not specified)

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	25 hrs / week

Maximum

45 hrs / week

Car make and model

Driving experience

More than 5 years

Teaching experience

Early childhood development

Yes

Educational background

High school

Matric - Speciss College (2005)

Subjects

English
Geography
Science
Mathematics

Additional subjects

English for business communication

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

Applied business Management - Brigham Young university (Current)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

My name is Lydia, I have had close to 8 years of experience dealing with children of different ages. I have worked for private families and I have worked for different Pre-Schools. I have gained knowledge that has allowed me to connect with children of different ages and understand them and be able to help them according to their needs. I am a patient individual and I am able to adjust my level of comprehension to different age groups

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I am a christian with who is strongly guarded by my integrity. My level of understanding of kids is impeccable

Hobbies and other interests

I enjoy reading I enjoy spending time with my family I enjoy playing with children of different ages

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

22 Jul 2020

Employment end date

Current

Ages and genders of children

1year and 3 years

Job description

Potty trained • Managed sleeping routine • Planned lessons • Made sure children had their nutritious meals • Maintained hygiene standards • Taught children through playing

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

15 Oct 2022

Employment end date

17 Oct 2023

Ages and genders of children

2-4 years

Job description

Aided learners to reach their developmental milestones, ranging from cognitive development, language acquisition to social and physical development. • Developed strong, lasting professional relationship with the clients. • Appointed as a mentor in 2019 (to help with managerial duties such as, ensuring that the curriculum is followed. Training new teachers. Sits in during parents meeting with the principal. Prepare, organise, maintain the teachers’ and parents’ termly and yearly calendar. • Ensuring all healthy and safety policies are implemented. Administrative responsibilities) • Observed and evaluated learners’ performance

Reference 3

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

4 Jan 2023

Employment end date

30 Oct 2023

Job description

Fed and bathed the baby • Stimulated the baby • Incorporated suitable routine for the baby • Engaged with the baby in all different activities