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Lara S

#208032 - Au Pair in Stellenbosch - 23(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

208032

Full name

Lara S

Last accessed

28 Mar 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Zoom

Available

MS Teams

Available

Facetime

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	23 years old

Language(s) fluent in

Afrikaans, English

Au pair lives in / near to

Stellenbosch , Cape Winelands , Western Cape

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	07:00-18:00
Tuesday	07:00-18:00
Wednesday	07:00-18:00
Thursday	07:00-18:00
Friday	07:00-18:00

Willing to look after children in the following age range
Children no younger than	3 years old

Children no older than

18 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

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R90 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R4.50 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	15 hrs / week

Maximum

45 hrs / week

Car make and model

Hyandai I20

Driving experience

More than 5 years

Teaching experience

Tutoring

Yes

Description of tutoring experience

Helping a grade 4 with homework and giving extra Afrikaans lessons.

Educational background

High school

Matric - Stellenbosch (2018)

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

Fashion Merchandising Marketing and Media - Fedisa (2022)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

Dear Family, I am an energetic and fun-loving au pair who thrives on creating memorable experiences for the family I work with. I believe in balancing spontaneity with solid organizational skills to ensure a happy and smooth-sailing household. I am dependable and committed to building a strong relationship with the children and parents alike. By blending a sense of adventure with a structured routine, I aim to bring joy and stability to your family dynamic.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I believe I would make the perfect au pair because of my genuine passion for working with children and families. I am patient, creative, and adaptable, which are crucial traits for building strong connections with children and navigating the challenges that come with childcare. My enthusiasm for creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for kids, coupled with my strong sense of reliability and commitment, makes me confident that I can contribute positively to your family dynamics as an au pair.

Hobbies and other interests

I love to cook, read, go for walks with my dogs and spend time with family and friends.

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Apr 2020

Employment end date

31 Jul 2020

Ages and genders of children

2 and a 1 year old

Job description

During Lockdown I watched over a 2 year old girl and a one year old boy. I watched over them full time from April till July. After July it was only part time. I made sure that they took their naps, was bathed and academically stimulated focusing on colours and numbers.

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Sep 2021

Employment end date

1 May 2023

Ages and genders of children

Different age groups

Job description

During my studies I was part of a nanny company where we would be nannies for individuals coming to South Africa on holiday or coming to Weddings.