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Niamh C

#208638 - Au Pair in Southern Suburbs - 21(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

208638

Full name

Niamh C

Last accessed

1 May 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	21 years old

Language(s) fluent in

English

Au pair lives in / near to

Rondebosch , Southern Suburbs , Cape Town , Western Cape

Nearest landmark

Uct

Available from

immediately

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-Out

Available to work the following times
Monday	12:00-18:00
Tuesday	11:00-16:30
Wednesday	12:00-18:00
Thursday	06:00-16:30
Friday	06:00-17:00
Saturday	06:00-20:00+
Sunday	06:00-20:00+

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

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

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

Afrikaans

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Undisclosed

Expected minimum hourly rate

R120 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R5.00 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	No minimum

Maximum

No maximum

Car make and model

Fiat 500

Driving experience

3 - 5 years

Teaching experience

Tutoring

Yes

Description of tutoring experience

Tutoring in high school subjects including English (First additional language), Maths, Biology, Consumer Studies and Dramatic Arts

Educational background

High school

Matric - St Mary's School Waverley (2021)

Subjects

English (First Additional)
Afrikaans
Biology
Consumer Studies
Dramatic Arts
Life Orientation

Additional subjects

Advanced Program English

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

Business Science - University of Cape Town (Current)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

My name is Niamh C, and I'm excited about the opportunity to become your au pair. I have 2 year of experience caring for children, from toddlers to teenagers. I'm eager to immerse myself in your culture and share my own experiences. I'm committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for your children and am happy to assist with household tasks. In my free time, I enjoy the outdoors whether it be through running, hiking and swimming in the sea. I'm flexible and open to discussing any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you for considering me. I look forward to potentially becoming a part of your family. Warm regards, Niamh C

Why I would make the perfect au pair

As an aspiring au pair, I bring a combination of experience, enthusiasm, and adaptability that makes me well-suited for this role. Experience: With 2 years of childcare experience, ranging from babysitting, hockey coaching and tutoring, I have honed my skills in nurturing and engaging with children of all ages. Enthusiasm: I am genuinely passionate about working with children and am committed to providing them with a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment to grow and thrive. Adaptability: I am flexible and open-minded, eager to immerse myself in your family's culture, language, and routines. I am ready to learn from you while also sharing my own experiences and perspectives. In summary, my blend of experience, passion, and adaptability makes me confident that I would make an excellent au pair for your family.

Hobbies and other interests

- Hockey (UCT 2nd Team) - Water skiing and wake surfing (Inland Water Skipper License) - Scuba Diving (Padi Open Water Certification) - General fitness (gym), running and now cycling (training for the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2025). - I enjoy playing the Flute and Piano (Obtained ABRSM Grade 3 in both instruments) - Baking, painting and learning new skills - International Travel (UK, Europe, Costa Rica, Singapore and USA). - I was born in South Africa and am currently securing my South African citizenship in parallel to holding a UK passport and securing a European passport (Ireland).

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 May 2023

Employment end date

Current

Ages and genders of children

Grade 1 and 2 boys (Ages of 8 and 9 year olds)

Job description

- Developed and implemented engaging training programs tailored for Grade 1 and 2 boys, focusing on fundamental hockey skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. - Conducted regular practice sessions that emphasised skill development and game understanding. - Fostered a positive and inclusive team environment, encouraging young athletes to develop a love for the game while emphasising the importance of teamwork and fair play. - Collaborated with parents, teachers, and school administration to ensure a supportive and safe sports experience for all participants. - Utilised feedback and observations to continuously adapt coaching methods and strategies to meet the needs of individual players and the team as a whole. - Promoted physical health and well-being among young students through active participation in sports and regular exercise.