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Carri B
#208984 - Au Pair in Linksfield - 43(f)
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Au pair profile number
208984
Full name
Carri B
Last accessed
2 May 2024
Contact details
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Available for online interview
Yes
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Facetime
Available
Matching details
Gender
Female
Age
43 years old
Language(s) fluent in
English
Au pair lives in / near to
Norwood , Linksfield , Johannesburg , Gauteng
Nearest landmark
Norwood Spar On Grant Avenue
Available from
immediately
Available until
for 12 months or longer
Available for position type(s)
Live-Out
Available to work the following times
Monday
11:00-19:00
Tuesday
11:00-19:00
Wednesday
11:00-19:00
Thursday
11:00-19:00
Friday
11:00-19:00
Saturday
10:00-13:00
Sunday
10:00-13:00
Willing to look after children in the following age range
Children no younger than
Toddler
Children no older than
14 years old
Has the following
Driver's licence
Yes
Own car
Yes
Childcare experience
Yes
Experience with special needs children
No
First aid qualification
No
Smoker
No
Available for occasional evening babysitting if required
Yes
Available to travel with the family if required
No
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
Undisclosed
Expected minimum hourly rate
R120 / hour
Expected travelling compensation
R3.50 / kilometre
Available for short-term positions
Yes
Preferred working hours per week
Minimum
25 hrs / week
Maximum
35 hrs / week
Car make and model
Fiat 500
Driving experience
More than 5 years
Educational background
High school
High school
Matric - Parktown Girls (1998)
Subjects
English
Afrikaans
Maths
Science
Geography
French
Degress and other courses
Degree/course
B.com - UJ (formely RAU) (2001)
Introduction to families
Why I would make the perfect au pair
Previous experience looking after children include my roles as an au pair, ski rep and hockey coach. During my university years I gained experience as an au pair, taking care of a 3-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl. My responsibilities included school pickups, organising and supervising activities, dinners and bath times. I developed a strong bond with the children and their parents. The 18 months spent with the children taught me the importance of patience, reinforcing positive behaviour, stimulation and encouraging creativity when interacting with children. As a ski rep in Italy and France, I had the opportunity to teach the children how to ski on the bunny slopes. This experience honed my communication skills and taught me how to break down complex tasks into manageable steps, ensuring that each child learned at their own pace while having fun on the slopes. Additionally, my role as a hockey coach at under 14 level further developed my abilities. I was responsible for planning and implementing practice sessions, overseeing travel to and from matches, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship among players, and providing instruction to help each child improve their skills and confidence on the sports field. I am particularly drawn to the flexibility that au pairing offers, as it will allow me to continue to oversee my business (with my mom's assistance as she has recently retired and I'd like to keep her busy), while also providing me with enriching experiences of a different nature and a supplementary income. Please contact me directly should you wish to see my professional resume to gain further insight into my past endeavours. Thank you for considering my application. Kind regards, Carri B