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Bonita D

#81630 - Au Pair in Pretoria East - 39(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

81630

Full name

Bonita D

Last accessed

1 May 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	39 years old

Language(s) fluent in

Afrikaans, English

Au pair lives in / near to

Faerie Glen , Pretoria East , Pretoria , Gauteng

Nearest landmark

Pick N Pay Attebury

Available from

immediately

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-Out

Available to work the following times
Monday	07:00-20:00+
Tuesday	07:00-20:00+
Wednesday	07:00-20:00+
Thursday	07:00-20:00+
Friday	07:00-20:00+
Saturday	08:00-20:00+

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

Children no older than

12 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

Yes

Additional information

Country currently resident in

South Africa

Nationality

South Africa

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

Marital status

Married

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R70 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R5.00 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	25 hrs / week

Maximum

No maximum

Car make and model

Tata, Indica

Driving experience

More than 5 years

Teaching experience

Early childhood development

Yes

Tutoring

Yes

Description of tutoring experience

I was an educator at Curro, during Covid I helped a number of different families over short periods in tutoring their children and helping with online schooling. I worked as the Grade 3 tutor at Loeri Grey Study Centre. This included homework and assisting grasping concepts which they did not understand as well as reading and preparing forrorals. I am worked as an aupair for a short term, it involves stimulating a set of twins, putting them down for naps, changing diapers, feeding and cleaning their play area.. I worked aton a month contract at Oasis Water in admin capacity. I am currently looking after a 14month old little boy, taking care of all his needs.

Educational background

High school

Matric - Ferrum High School (2003)

Subjects

English
Afrikaans
Mathematics
Science
Accounting
Geography

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

BEd ECD - UNISA (2010)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

Dear Family I have a BEd degree in education. I am passionate about infants and young children. I have more than eighteen years experience in working with young children between the ages of birth and older. Some of these have been in institutions and the rest in a private capacity.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I am passionate about infants and young children and have more than twenty ears of experience. I would also like to ensure that the children under my care get the best of what I can offer. My love of little ones gives me the greatest pleasure and I want to help the parents in caring for their children and helping their children reach their full potential. I have more than five years of experience in first aid. I was a member of St John's ambulance service for seven years.

Hobbies and other interests

reading embroidery (cross stitch) journaling Hiking Camping

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

16 Jul 2012

Employment end date

Current

Ages and genders of children

female (3years) Male (6 months)

Job description

Babysitting. Private capacity. No actual employment. Baby sitting on an as needed basis (varying from a couple of hours to full days)

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Bonita is passionate about children. She loves spending time with them, and her caring nature is evident from the moment that she meets a child. Bonita has taken great interest in my two children, and will add to whatever theme is being covered at creche.

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Aug 2006

Employment end date

31 Dec 2008

Ages and genders of children

Female (9 years) Male (6 years)

Job description

I was to do homework with the little girl. I taught the little boy his basic pre-school education. I entertained them. I bathed them before their parents arrived home from work in the evening.

Reference 3

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Dec 2021

Employment end date

11 May 2022

Ages and genders of children

2yrs

Job description

I take care of a set of twins. I duties include stimulating them, feeding them, changing their diapers and putting them down for naps.

Reference 4

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

12 Feb 2020

Employment end date

20 Feb 2020

Ages and genders of children

Two Boys age 2

Job description

Looking after the boys. Helping stimulate and distract one who has health issues.

Reference 5

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

10 Sep 2021

Employment end date

30 Nov 2021

Ages and genders of children

15 yr old girl, 7 yr old boy and 4 yr old girl

Job description

Pick them up from school. Assist them with homework. Take them on walks. Bath the two younger ones and cook for the family.

Reference 6

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

11 Jan 2016

Employment end date

28 Jul 2017

Ages and genders of children

Girl 2yrs and 9 months.; Girl 2yrs and 9 months

Job description

Aupair. Feed.change diapers. Sing songs, read, play games, build puzzels and blocks. Bath them before get home.

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

It is always scary to invite a stranger into our home, but I can testify that Bonita took care of our twins above and beyond my expatiations. Where Bonita stands out above any other Au Pair is her tertiary qualification. Our children were not only looked after but also educated personally. They thus are ahead of their peers even though they were premature. Bonita is also very conscientious, making her an ideal person to have living at your home. She is clean, dependable, and respectful of those around her at all times. I would not hesitate in hiring Bonita for any child-caring position. Please feel free to contact me if you'd like me to elaborate on anything, or if you have any questions about her.

Reference 7

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

27 May 2023

Employment end date

28 Mar 2025

Ages and genders of children

16 month old little boy

Job description

I am an aupair. I make breakfast for the child and feed it to him when he wakes up. After breakfast we clean up and change out of pajamas and put on clothes for the day. We then play, go on walks, walk the dogs until nap time. After nap we play some more until lunch time. After lunch we play outside under the trees. I take him to his swimming lessons as well as do the weekly grocery shopping. I take him to visit his grandparents on both sides of the family. Daily cleanup of his room and play area.

Reference 8

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Sep 2020

Employment end date

7 Sep 2020

Ages and genders of children

Girl 3years old, boy 4 months

Job description

I mainly assisted with the little girl. We played educational games, went on walks, assisted in potty training, I prepared her snacks and put her down for her nap. I assisted with the little boy as and when needed.