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Laiza M

#181086 - Au Pair in City Bowl - 37(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

181086

Full name

Laiza M

Last accessed

2 May 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Skype

Zoom

Available

MS Teams

Available

Hangouts

Facetime

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	37 years old

Language(s) fluent in

English, Xhosa, Zulu

Au pair lives in / near to

Gardens , City Bowl , Cape Town , Western Cape

Nearest landmark

Goodhope

Available from

immediately

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-Out

Available to work the following times
Monday	07:30-17:00
Tuesday	07:30-17:00
Wednesday	07:30-17:00
Thursday	07:30-17:00
Friday	07:30-17:00
Saturday	08:00-14:00

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

Children no older than

No maximum

Has the following
Driver's licence	No

Own car

Childcare experience

Yes

Experience with special needs children

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

Zimbabwe

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

Shona, Sotho

Marital status

Married

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R55 / 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

Driving experience

Less than 1 year

Teaching experience

Early childhood development

Yes

Educational background

High school

Matric - Chabata High (2004)

Subjects

English
Maths
Science
Geography
Shona
Biology

Additional subjects

Commerce

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

Dear Family. Having more than 8 years of experience working with kids from kindergarden and private homes I'm confident to say I have skills, and qualities of a good au pair. I love working with kids, watching them explore, laughing and learning new things everyday. I am outgoing, friendly and a fast learner.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I have been praised by my previous employers and can work under pressure under little or no supervision. I can easily come up with different, stimulating activities to keep the child busy and to create a bond.

Hobbies and other interests

I'm quite active in my spare time. I like to feel that I am developing personally and professionally. I enjoy walks to keep my body fit. I also enjoy watching TV just to relax.

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Jan 2015

Employment end date

30 Jun 2017

Ages and genders of children

Male 10 months to 3 (turning 4)

Job description

Laiza looked after our son full time for almost 4 years. She was responsible for all his daily needs from preparing meals to nappy changing, co-ordinating naps to reading him stories and playing games and much more. Laiza also helped us around the house with general cleaning, laundry etc.

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Laiza was always a joy to have around the house. She is amazing with children – compassionate and fun, but always responsible. Our son adored his time with her and we always felt he was in good hands. Laiza was also always keen to learn and better herself. We loved having her as a part of our family and I know she will make her future employers very happy.

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

3 Oct 2022

Employment end date

1 Sep 2023

Ages and genders of children

Infant Boy.. Since he was 4 months

Job description

Stimulating. Taking walks.. Feeding and doing babies laundry

Reference 3

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Jul 2017

Employment end date

28 Feb 2018

Ages and genders of children

3 Kids (Twins from birth to 8 months) (girl and boy) Other child was 4 (Mia, a girl)

Reference 4

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Mar 2018

Employment end date

30 Nov 2018

Ages and genders of children

Various classes (3-11months, 2, 3 and 5)

Job description

Temporary positions in each of those age groups. Worked with the babies, Group 2, Group 3 and Group 5

Reference 5

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Feb 2019

Employment end date

13 Mar 2020

Ages and genders of children

Boy and Girl (10 months and 2 years)

Reference 6

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

5 Sep 2020

Employment end date

15 Sep 2020

Ages and genders of children

6 months

Job description

Short term - helped out for another Au Pair who was isolating due to Covid

Reference 7

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

8 Feb 2021

Employment end date

18 Mar 2022

Ages and genders of children

Girls - 3 and newborn (to 2 months)

Job description

Laiza had the resposibility of looking after our daughter, Emma. And since Jan this year both our daughters, Emma and Charlotte.

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Laiza is wondeful with kids. She is a happy, friendly, confident and very intelligent lady. She can think out the box when it comes to stimulating the kids. Emma went through a phase of being very clingy and Laiza always ensured I could get my work day done, knowing Emma was safe and well looked after - even though at times Emma was quite challenging. Laiza would be a pleasure to have as part of your houshold and family. She is wonderful