Au Pair profiles
Last updated: August 9th 2005

The categories are as follows:

  
3-12 month AU PAIR, AU PAIR PLUS and NANNY PROFILES who do not require a MVV visa (different countries)
   SUMMER candidates who do not require a MVV visa (different countries)
   12 month AU PAIR candidates who require a MVV visa (Non EU countries)
   all our NANNIES and AU PAIR PLUS candidates
   PROFILES of Candidates that have recently been placed and are not yet in Holland.

Please scroll down to the end of the page to view all of the candidates that are listed.

A candidate that is being considered by a family may still be available for placement.
3-12 month AU PAIR, PLUS and NANNY PROFILES that do not require a MVVisa

 

Name Vanda
Nationality Slovakian
Age 19
Available from August 2005; she can make a 10 month commitment
Profile

Vanda is another of our new Slovakian candidates. She speaks German to a good level and sufficient English. Vanda can swim, ride a bicycle and drives (but does not have much experience - she just passed!). She likese animals and is happy to be placed with a family with pets (and will also care for pets). She is happy to care for all ages and is especially fond of caring for younger children. Vanda is also happy to care for up to 3 children. Vanda is able to help with all housework chores including cooking. She would like to be placed in a city or a town.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will not need a MVV. She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. She DRIVES. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Zuzana A.
Nationality Czech republic
Age 22
Available from August 2005; she can make a 6-12 month commitment
Profile

Zuzana is another of our new Czech candidates. She has been an au pair in Ireland and is now interested in being an au pair in Holland. She is happy to care for all ages and is also able to care for a baby and smaller children. She speaks English to a sufficient level and is interested in learning Dutch. Zuzana's hobbies include sports, arts and crafts and she she likes to ski and swim. Zuzana drives and is able to help with all housework chores including cooking.

Smoker She is a social smoker and will not smoke in the house or near the children.
Comments

She will not need a MVV. She would prefer a placement in a village. Zuzana is a VEGETARIAN. She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. She DRIVES.

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Name Lauren Jones
Nationality Australian
Age nearly 20
Available She is available from August and can make a 3-6 month commitment.
Profile

Lauren is one of our new candidates from Australia and she is interested in working as an au pair in Holland. She has experience caring for children aged 9 months old up to 14 yrs old (mostly babysitting experience) and is also happy to care for infants. Lauren would prefer a family with 1-3 children with an easy going attitude. She absolutely adores animials and is currently working in an animal shelter. Her hobbies include playing sports, going to the cinema and spending time with family and friends. Lauren drives, swims and does not smoke. Her mother tongue is English and she also speaks basic German, which should help her learn Dutch. She is a practical person who is happy to help with light housework including cooking and cleaning. Lauren is a vegetarian but does eat fish.

Smoker she does not smoke.
Comments

She is part of our Au Pair PLUS program. She will not need a visa in order to come to Holland. She DRIVES. She is being considered by a family. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Marisha
Nationality Australian
Age 26
Available She is available from mid August and can make a 3 month commitment.
Profile

Marisha was one of our first candidates from Australia and has already been working in Holland (Amsterdam) as an au pair PLUS for 9 months. Her contract finishes mid August and she still has 3 months on her visa which she would like to spend in Amsterdam working as a NANNY or au pair PLUS. She has experience caring for children aged 3-15 and this is the age group she is most comfortable with. She is described as outgoing and productive. She performs especially good under pressure. Marisha is able to help with light housework. Her hobbies include horse riding, dining out and live music. She swims, drives, can ride a bike. She is happy to care for multiple children.

Smoker she smokes
Comments

She is part of our Au Pair PLUS/Nanny program. She is already in Holland and available for an interview. She DRIVES. Marisha only wants to be placed in AMSTERDAM.

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Name Courtenay Lubbe
Nationality Australian
Age 18
Available She is available from the end of August 2005 and can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Courtenay is one of our newest candidates from Australia and she is interested in working as an au pair in Holland. She is the oldest child in her family and has a younger brother. Courtenay's mother tongue is English but she has a basic understanding of German which should help her learn Dutch. Courtenay finished school a year ago and has since been studying childcare and working as a nanny. She loves looking after children and is looking to make this her career. She has experience caring for children aged 0-15 and is happy to care for infants. In fact, she would really love to work with children aged 0-4 yrs old and she also loves working with little boys. She is very flexible however and is also happy to work with girls and with children of other ages. She can also work in a team with a stay at home mom. She is able to assist with light housework (but does not want to spend all day cleaning and washing). Her hobbies include travelling (she has already seen a great deal of the world), cooking, the beach, movies, children and music. Courtenay swims and can ride a bike. She is happy to care for multiple children.

Smoker she smokes socially only
Comments

She is part of our Au Pair PLUS program. She will not need a visa in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Yadira
Nationality Peru
Age 22
Available from August 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Yadira is another of our new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to an excellent level. Yadira has worked at a kindergarten. She is happy to care for all age groups including a new born. She does not mind the number of children in her care and is happy to care for multiple children or just for one. Yadira is very patient and loving but is also able to be firm and consistent with the children in her care. She is happy to accept a family with pets and is also happy to help with light housework including cooking. but does not know how to cook, she is willing to learn however. Yadira DRIVES and knows how to ride a bicycle and can swim. Her hobbies include cooking desserts, reading novels, going for walks and playing with her younger brothers. She is described as active with a strong love for children.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

Her MVV has already been applied for. She DRIVES. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Carmen
Nationality South African
Age 25
Available From August 2005, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile Carmen is one of our au pair plus candidates from South Africa. She has already been an au pair in Holland working with a family with 3 small children and she would now like to au pair in BELGIUM. Carmen speaks English fluently as well as Afrikaans and fluent Dutch and she is interested in learning French. Carmen has experience caring for children of all ages and is happy to care for multiple children. She knows how to swim and ride a bicycle but does not drive. She also has a lot of baby sitting experience and plenty of experience working with babies. She will help with housework including cooking. Her previous host family highly recommends her.
Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program. She DRIVES. She is available for an interview. She wants to go to BELGIUM.

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Name Holly Bree Robinson
Nationality Australian
Age 24
Available She is available from early September and can make a 4 month commitment.
Profile

Holly is one of our new candidates from Australia and she is interested in working as an au pair or NANNY in Holland. She has experience caring for children aged 1-15 but is also happy to care for infants. Holly is described as honest and creative (especially with the kids in her care). She is a practical person who is happy to help with light housework and she is a good cook. Her hobbies include arts and crafts, oudooor activities, sport, walking, camping and reading. Holly swims, drives, can ride a bike and does not smoke. She is happy to care for multiple children.

Smoker she does not smoke.
Comments

She is part of our Au Pair PLUS/Nanny program. She will not need a visa in order to come to Holland. She DRIVES. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Dorota
Nationality Polish
Age nearly 19 yrs old
Available From July for 10 months commitment
Profile Dorota is another of new au pairs from Poland. Dorota speaks German and is interested in learning Dutch. She has quite a lot of experience caring for children aged 3-10 and this is the age group she is most comfortable with. She is able to help with housework including cleaning up, ironing, helping with laundry, vacuuuming, and helping with cooking. She would rather not cook whole dinners by herself though! Dorota swims and drives. She is happy to care for pets. She is a sporty and active girl and would do well with a very active family. Her hobbies include all sorts of sport like volleyball. Dorota is described as patient, hard working, honest and very responsible. She really enjoys being with children!
Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She will not need a visa in order to come to Holland. She likes animals and is happy to be placed with a family with animals. She DRIVES. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Magdalena P.
Nationality Polish
Age 19 yrs old
Available From September 10th for 12 months commitment
Profile Magdalena is another of new au pairs from Poland. She has just finished her secondary school and would like to study tourism at some point. But right now, she is interested in taking a gap year to come to Holland to work as an au pair. Magdalena already speaks English to a good level and has a basic grasp of French. She would like to learn Dutch as well as perfect her English. She has experience caring for children aged 4-11 but would also consider taking care of a child 3 yrs old or older. Most of her experience has been through babysitting. Magdalena is an active girl who likes to play the piano, listen to music, write poetry, go for walks or for a swim. She is described as very helpful, flexible and independent; qualities which should make her a good au pair. She is happy to help with light housework including vacuming, ironing and cleaning up but she would rather not cook (she confesses to not being a great cook but is more than willing to learn). Magdalena drives and is happy to drive in Holland.
Smoker She is a non smoker
Comments

She will not need a visa in order to come to Holland. She DRIVES. She is being considered by a family. She likes animals and is happy to be placed with a family with animals. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Adrian
Nationality Australian
Age 24
Available ASAP and can make a long term commitment
Profile

Adrian is a male au pair and from Southern Australia. Adrian has done a nanny course and has excellent references. He has most of his experience working with children aged 4 but he is also willing to consider working with younger children. Adrian DRIVES, knows how to ride a bicycle and is a confident swimmer. Hobbies for Adrian include music, reading and playing sports. Adrian is a vegetarian and is also slightly allergic to some pets. He is happy to help with housework.

Smoker He does not smoke.
Comments

He DRIVES. He is a vegetarian. He is part of our au pair PLUS program.

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Name Jakub
Nationality Polish
Age 19
Available ASAP and can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Jakub is our second new male au pair and he is from Poland. Jakub has two very small sisters aged 2 and 5 that he has helped look after since they were born. Jakub is in the process of obtaining his driver's license. He is happy to accept a family with pets. Jakub speaks English to a conversational level and has a basic grasp of German. He is interested in learning Dutch. He has cared fro children from 1 yrs old and older and this is the age group he is most comfortable with. He is able to care for up to 3 children at once. Jakub does not cook but can prepare light meals and snacks for the children in his care. He is also more than willing to help with cleaning and other light housework.(He confesses to not being very good at ironing but he is willing to learn). His hobbies include football, reading (he wants to be a journalist) and learning. He is described as a person with a positive attitude; kind and patient.

Smoker He does not smoke.
Comments

He will not need a MVV visa. He is learning how to drive.

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Name Ramune
Nationality Lithuanian
Age nearly 20
Available from July 2005; she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Ramune is another of our Lithuanian candidates. She is a student who would like to take a gap year to be an au pair in Holland. She is happy to care for children of all ages, including babies and newborns (but also has experience with older children). She has experience caring for two children at once and is also willing to care for more children. Ramune DRIVES, knows how to cook a variety of dishes and is happy to help with light housework. Her best language is German, which she speaks to an intermediate level. Ramune also understands some English and is interested in learning Dutch. Ramune knows how swim and drive but does not ride a bicycle. Her hobbies include sports, photography, art, as well as music and dancing. Ramune is described as being a good communicator and a creative child minder. Her references also praise her housekeeping skills.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She will not need a MVV. She DRIVES. She is being considered by a family.

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SUMMER CANDIDATES that do not require a MVVisa

NOT ALL OF OUR SUMMER CANDIDATES ARE LISTED

Name

Cyrielle

Nationality French
Age 21 yrs old
Available From June 25th until 1st of September 2005 (SUMMER AU PAIR)
Profile Cyrielle is a French student of English who is interested in spending her summer as an au pair in Holland. She speaks English to a good level as well as German and some Italian. Cyrielle is experienced caring for babies as well as older children; she is happy to care for all ages. Cyrielle has been babysitting since the age of 17 and truly loves children. She is happy to help with light housework (and is experienced) including taking care of pets. Cyrielle is an active girl who likes to do arts and crafts with the children in her care, she cooks, paints, draws and swims.
Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments

She will not need a visa. She DRIVES. She likes animals and is happy to be placed with a family with animals.

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Name Michaela M.
Nationality Slowakian
Age 20 yrs old
Available for 3 months from June 16th 2005.
Profile Michaela is one of our new excellent summer au pairs from Slovakia. She speaks English to a good level as well as a little German. Michaela is interested in working with children 2-10 yrs old and would prefer not to work with babies. She is able to look after multiple children, having cared for 3 children aged 2-6. She would prefer to be placed in a larger city or town but would also consider a more rural location. She is able and willing to help with light housework including cooking, ironing, vacuuming, doing laundry and cleaning up. Although Michaela drives, she would prefer not to drive in Holland. Michaela is an active girl who loves to ski, cycle, skate and swim. She also plays the guitar and attended art college for 8 years. She is currently studying medicine, has done a first aid course as well a nursing course.
Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments

She will not need a visa. She likes animals and is happy to be placed with a family with animals.

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Name Katarina
Nationality Slovakian
Age 19 yrs old
Available From the 16th of June until end of September 2005 (SUMMER AU PAIR)
Profile

Katarina is another of our summer au pairs and she is from Slovakia. She is an English and German language student and wants to spend her summer break taking care of children. She speaks English and German really well as well and is interested in learning some Dutch. She is from a large family and is the youngest daughter in a family with 4 girls. Her sisters all have children and she is very experienced in caring for her nieces and nephews. Katarina DRIVES, knows how to swim, rides a bicycle and is happy to care for children between 3-10 yrs old. She would prefer to be placed in a town.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments

She will not need a visa. She really loves animals and is happy to be placed with a family with animals. She DRIVES.

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Name Malgorzata
Nationality Polish
Age 20 yrs old
Available From the end of June until end of September 2005 (SUMMER AU PAIR)
Profile Malgorzata is one of our other new summer au pairs from Poland for 2005. She is an English language student and wants to spend her summer break taking care of children. She speaks English to a good level and also speaks French at an intermediate level. She is happy to care for up to 2 children at once and will consider working for a single parent. Malgorzata loves music (rock, jazz, reggae) and would love to learn to play the guitar. She is happy to care for children aged 3 and older although most of her experience is with school age kids. Malgorzata plays chess and also likes to read. She has no problems helping with housework.
Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments

She will not need a visa. She likes animals and is happy to be placed with a family with animals.

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12 month AU PAIR PROFILES from January 2005 that need a MVVisa

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Eastern European non EU candidates

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Name Ganna
Nationality Ukranian
Age 24 yrs old
Available from November 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Ganna is another of our new candidates from the Ukraine. She speaks English to a sufficient level and is interested in learning Dutch and improving her English skills. Ganna is a student who has finished music college and is interested in taking a gap year to work in Holland as an au pair. Ganna has been a music teacher and has cared for children aged 4-12 years old. She does not have any experience caring for a baby or toddler. She is happy to care for any number of children. She has done a first aid course. Ganna is able to help with light housework and knows how to cook basic meals but would prefer not to cook fancy dinners for her host family on a regular basis. Ganna drives, swims and knows how to ride a bicycle. Her hobbies (apart from music and singing) include playing sports, going fishing, and planting flowers. She is described as easy going, creative and talented (in her music).

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. She is happy to accept a family with pets. She DRIVES.She is being considered by a family.

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Name Natalia Bibikova
Nationality Ukranian
Age nearly 24
Available from November 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Natalia is one of our new candidates from the Ukraine. She speaks some English and is interested in learning Dutch and improving her English skills. Natalia has a degree in IT and is interested in working in Holland for a year now that she has graduated. Natalia enjoys being with children and has worked with a 9 month old baby as well as older children. She is happy to care for children aged 0-12 and although she would care for a newborn, she would prefer to share the care of such a small baby with its mother. She is happy to care for any number of children. She has done a first aid course. Natalia is able to help with light housework and knows how to cook. Her hobbies include sports, photography, dancing and cycling. She does not drive but she does swim and cycle.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. She is happy to accept a family with pets. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Natalia Chashko
Nationality Ukranian
Age 21
Available from November 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Natalia C. is the second of our new candidates from the Ukraine. She speaks English to a good level as well as sufficient German and is interested in learning Dutch. Natalia has a degree in foreign languages and is interested in working in Holland for a year now that she is nearly graduating. Natalia enjoys being with children and has worked at summercamps as well as having done loads of babysitting. Most of her experience has been with children aged 2 and up and although she is comfortable caring for a 1 year old, she does not want to care for a baby. Natalia also has a lot of experience working with slightly older children and teenagers. She is happy to care for any number of children. Natalia is able to help with light housework and knows how to cook. Her hobbies include listening to music, reading, swimming as well as arts & crafts and painting. Natalia has been brought up with good morals and is used to helping out. She is described as responsible with a strong desire to learn new things.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Jetmira
Nationality Albanian
Age 22
Available from November 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Jetmira is our first candidate from Albania. She has experience as a babysitter and as a cook and has worked with children of all ages but would prefer a placement with children aged 3 and up. She is a mature young girl, being the oldest of her family of 4 kids. She speaks English to a sufficient level and would like to learn Dutch. Jetmira is happy to help with housework including cooking (she is a confident cook). She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. Her hobbies include reading, listening to music, sports, dancing, travelling, cooking and playing with children. She is described as hard working and loving.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. Jetmira would like to be placed in a city. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Valbona
Nationality Albanian
Age 18
Available from November 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Vabona is our second candidate from Albania. She has experience as a babysitter and has worked with children of all ages but would prefer a placement with children aged 3 and up. She is a the youngest in a family of 3 children. She speaks English to a sufficient level and would like to learn Dutch. Valbonais happy to help with housework including cooking She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. Her hobbies include swimming, listening to music, travelling, reading and surfing the net.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. She would like to be placed in a city.

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Name Luida
Nationality Albanian
Age 18
Available from November 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Luida is our third candidate from Albania. She has experience as a babysitter and has worked with children of all ages and is happy to care for a small baby, as well as older children. She is a mature young girl, being the oldest of her family of 4 kids (she has a little siter who is only 5 years old). . She speaks English to a sufficient level and would like to learn Dutch. Luida is happy to help with housework including cooking (it is one of her hobbies). She is happy to be placed with a family with pets.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa.

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Name Neli
Nationality Bulgarian
Age nearly 26
Available asap for 12 months.
Profile

Neli is our newest candidate and she is from Bulgaria. She is a primary school teacher and speaks English to a sufficient level. She is interested in learning Dutch. She has experience caring for children of all ages and has also cared for a baby. She is willing to care for multiple children or just 1. She is also happy to help with housework including cooking. Neli does not swim but does know how to ride a bike. She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. Her hobbies include volleyball, jogging, music, books and keeping fit. Neli is an all round candidate who is mature and responsible.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Alexandra
Nationality Russian
Age 21
Available from November 2005 for 12 months.
Profile

Alexandra is a recent graduate of the Agrarian State University in Omsk, Russia, where she specialized in the social life and economic problems of the Siberian region. She has worked as a camp counselor in the USA (Maine) and speaks English fluently. She is now interested in au pairing in Holland. She has experience working with children of all ages and is comfortable working with a newborn baby but would probably do best with only 1-2 children in her care at once. She is happy to help with housework including cooking home made and healthy food. Her hobbies include music, hiking, reading and travelling. Alexandra also speaks German to a good level and is interested in learning Dutch which with her background in languages, should not be difficult to do. Alexandra is described as responsible, with a good imagination and a sense of humor.

Smoker Alexandra is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. She DRIVES. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Olga
Nationality Moldavian
Age 22
Available from November 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Olga is our first candidate from Moldavia. She is a last year student of English and is interested in coming to Holland now that she has nearly finished her degree. She speaks English to a good level and has experience caring for young children. She is most experienced with children aged 1-12 yrs old and that is the age group she would like to care for . She is able to care for multiple children (in fact she has experience caring for 3 children at once aged 1-11 yr old). She is happy to help with housework including cooking (she is a confident cook). Olga swims and knows how to ride a bike. She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. Her hobbies include music, reading as well as embroidery and knitting.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. She is being considered by a family.

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SOUTH AMERICAN Candidates

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Name Guinaddy
Nationality Peru
Age nearly 21 yrs old
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Nearly 21 yr old Guinaddy is also from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level. She would like to study both English and Dutch while in Holland. Guinaddy is currently working as a secretary and wants to take a year off in order to au pair in Holland. She is happy to care for all age groups from babies up to 7 years old and would also consider caring for a newborn. She would like to take care of up to 2 children. She does not drive but does know how to ride a bicycle and swim. She is a able to cook simple food (stews, soups, spaghetti) and is also willing to help with housework. Her hobbies include learning about other cultures, reading, singing and watching movies.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Claudia
Nationality Peru
Age nearly 21 yrs old
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Nearly 21 yr old Claudia is also from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level as well as having a basic grasp of French. Claudia is currently studying marketing at university and is interested in taking a gap year in order to au pair in Holland. She is happy to care for all age groups from one years old up to 7 years old and would also consider caring for a baby. She would like to take care of 1-2 children at once. She does not drive but does know how to swim and ride a bicycle. She is a able to cook and is also willing to help with housework. Claudia is described as a very polite girl, patient and friendly. Her hobbies include listening to music, going swimming and making desserts!

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with dogs but does not like cats. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Andreina
Nationality Peru
Age nearly 19 yrs old
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Andreina is another of our new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to an intermediate level. She does not drive but does know how to ride a bicycle and swim. She is also a good cook and can make Peruvian dishes. She has cared for children aged 1 yrs old up to 14 yrs old and has a lot of experience with schoolage children. She would like to care for up to 3 children at once. She is happy to help with light housework. Her hobbies include going to the beach and watching movies. Although Andreina is young, she is the oldest child in her family and mature and responsible for her age.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Diana Carranza
Nationality Peru
Age 21 yrs old
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Our second 21 yr old Diana is also from Peru. Her native tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level (like her namesake, she is also an English teacher but she teaches pupils at their homes). Most of her childcare experience has been with children aged 4-7 and this is the age group that she is most comfortable with. She would like to care for up to 2 children at once. She does not drive or swim but does know how to ride a bicycle. She is able to cook and is also willing to help with housework. Diana is not fond of dogs but is happy to accept a family with small pets. Her hobbies include playing with kids, going to concerts and going to the cinema. Diana has a background in graphic design and is very creative; she really enjoys doing arts & crafts with the children in her care.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with small pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Lara
Nationality Peru
Age 19
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Lara is another of our new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to an intermediate level. Lara does not drive but does know how to ride a bicycle and swim. She is also a good cook and can make Peruvian dishes. Lara has cared for children aged 3 months up to 10 years old, and she has worked in a kindergarten. She is happy to care of for children up to 12 years old and is happy to care for a baby and is even able to have sole charge of a newborn. She would like to care for up to 2 children at once. Lara is happy to help with light housework.Her hobbies include riding a bicycle, going to the beach and watching movies. Lara likes learning new things and she is a good listener.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Milagros Ortiz
Nationality Peru
Age 21
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

21 yr old Milagros is also from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a sufficient level. She is happy to care for all age groups from one years old and up to 12 years old and would rather not care for a baby because she lacks the experience. She does not mind the number of children in her care and is happy to care for multiple children or just for one. She does not drive but does know how to swim and ride a bicycle. She is a able to cook and is also willing to help with housework (but does not want to clean bathrooms). Milagros is happy to accept a family with pets. Her hobbies include sports like basketball as well as swimming, dancing and singing. She is described as a smiley person with a good sense of humor.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Anita
Nationality Peru
Age 22
Available from November 2005 she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Anita is another of our new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to an advanced level. In fact, she is currently teaching English but is interested in taking a gap year to come to Holland. Anita does not drive but does ride a bicycle and she knows how to swim. She has cared for children since she was 16 and has experience with babies and toddlers as well as older children up to the age of 13. She therefore feels comfortable with all age groups, including being able to care for a newborn. She would prefer to care for two children. She is happy to help with housework and is able to cook (international dishes). Her biggest interest in life is being a good person and she enjoys spending time with her friends and going to the beach. Family is very important to her and she is looking for a warm and caring host family.

Smoker She does not smoke; she smoked socially but has given it up!
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Leslie
Nationality Peru
Age 18
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Leslie is another of our new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to an excellent level. Leslie does not drive but does know how to ride a bicycle and swim. She is also a good cook and can make Peruvian dishes as well as desserts. Leslie has cared for children aged 3 months up to 7 years old. She is currently working as a teacher's aid. She is happy to care of for children up to 7 years old and is happy to care for a baby and is even able to have sole charge of a newborn. She would like to care for up to 2 children at once. Leslie is happy to help with light housework. Leslie's hobbies and interest are mostly focused around music; singing and learning how to play the piano. She is described as charismatic, affectionate and very hard working.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Maria
Nationality Peru
Age 18
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Lovely 18 year old Maria is another of our new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level. Maria knows how to ride a bicycle and is doing a course in order to learn how to swim before coming to Holland. She is also taking a fist aid course. Maria has cared for children between the ages of 1-7 and this is the age group she feels comfortable with, she does not want to care for a baby or a newborn. She would prefer up to two children and is happy to help with housework. Andrea has done a first aid course. Her hobbies include drawing, reading and swimming, music. Maria loves dogs and is happy to accept a family with cats. She comes from a loving family background and would do well in a host family that is equally warm.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

Maria is happy to accept a family with PETS. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Giovana
Nationality Peru
Age nearly 20
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Giovana is another of our au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level. Giovana is currently working in a nursery. She is learning how to drive knows how to ride a bicycle and she knows how to swim. She has cared for children since 2000 and has experience with babies and toddlers up to the age of 12 and this is the age group she feels comfortable with, including being able to care for a newborn. She is happy to care for multiple children or just 1. Giovana is happy to help with housework (and is experienced) and is able to cook (she enjoys it). Giovana loves to sing, she is a really happy girl who is also very reliable. She is described as being a "rock"; someone you can trust with the children in her care!

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is learning how to DRIVE.

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Name Lourdis
Nationality Peru
Age 20
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

20 yr old Lourdis is also from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level. She is happy to care for all age groups from one years old and up to 12 years old and would also consider caring for a baby. She does not mind the number of children in her care and is happy to care for multiple children or just for one. Lourdis has done a first aid course. She does not drive but does know how to swim and ride a bicycle. She is a able to cook and is also willing to help with housework. Lourdis is described as a very sweet girl, caring and calm. She does not give up easily and likes doing a job well.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Shirley
Nationality Peru
Age 25
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Shirley is another of our great new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level. She is happy to care for all age groups from one years old and up to eight years old but would prefer not to care for a baby. She does not mind the number of children in her care and is happy to care for multiple children or just for one. She is a good cook and is also more than willing to help with housework. Shirley is in the process of getting her DRIVER's licence and she knows how to ride a bicycle and can swim. Her hobbies include reading, music, and going to the cinema and learning new languages. She is described as warm and loving and very responsible.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Angela
Nationality Peru
Age 23
Available from November 2005, visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Angela is another of our new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a basic level. She is currently working as secretary and is interested in taking a gap year to come to Holland. Angela does not drive but nows how to ride a bicycle. She does not know how to swim. She has cared for children of all ages and is happy to care for newborn babies (she has cared for her nephew from the time that he was born) and children up to 7 yrs old. Angela is not afraid to care for multiple children and could even handle more than 3 children at once. She is happy to help with light housework, including cooking. Her hobbies include music, dance and going for walks.

Smoker She does not smoke and wants to be placed with a non-smoking family.
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Susana Vilchez
Nationality Peru
Age 23
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Susana is another of our au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a sufficient level and has a basic grasp of German. She has a degree in Technical Education and Hotel Administration and has experience working in a hotel. She has experience caring for children 1-12 yrs old, and this is the age group she is most comfortable with. She would consider caring for a baby however as she does have some experience with babies. She is happy to care for 1 or 2 children but would probably also consider a family with 3 children. She is able to help with housework, including cooking. Susana likes to play with children and has done animation with them, she likes to answer their questions to draw and pain with them, to sing, dance and take them for walks. She would be happy to accept a family with pets.

Smoker She does not smoke. She does not like it at all.
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She DRIVES.

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Name Cecilia
Nationality Peru
Age 18
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Cecilia is another of our new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level as well as having a basic grasp of French. Cecila has worked in a kindergarten where she taught English to children aged 4 and 5. She is happy to care of all age groups however and will even work with a baby but would prefer not to have sole charge of a newborn. She does not mind the number of children in her care and is happy to care for multiple children or just for one. Cecilia will help with light housework but does not know how to cook, she is willing to learn however. She also confesses to not liking ironing but this is not an issue for her; she is happy to iron if the job requires it. Cecilia knows how to ride a bicycle and can swim. Her hobbies include travelling, sports, reading, playing chess, going out, dancing and much more. She is described as happy, affectionate, reliable and very sociable. Cecilia DRIVES.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. Cecilia DRIVES.

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Name Susana Guevera
Nationality Peru
Age nearly 25
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Susana is another of our au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level. She is currently caring for a neighbours´ baby and has also worked in a kindergarten. She has experience caring for children as young as 3 months up to 7 yrs old, and she is particurly interested in caring for little ones up to the age of 7. She is happy to care for 1 or 2 children and would also be able to care for a little baby. She is able to help with housework, including cooking. Susana likes to play with children, likes to draw and paint, read, listen to music and go to the cinema. She would be happy to accept a family with pets. Susana DRIVES and would be happy to drive in Holland ( both automatic and manual ).

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She DRIVES. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Violeta
Nationality Peru
Age 23
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Violeta is one of our au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a sufficient level. Violetta has worked as a baby sitter in her home country and is now interested in coming to Holland to work as an au pair. She has cared for children aged 0-7 yrs old and has worked at an Early Stimulation Center with babies as young as 4 months old. She would most like to care for this age group and is happy to care for up to 3 children. Violeta is happy to help with housework (but would prefer not to clean bathrooms) and is able to cook Peruvian and other dishes for her new family. She does not drive but knows how to ride a bicycle and can swim. Her hobbies include cycling, going for walks, painting, dancing, singing and making desserts.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She would be happy to accept a family with pets. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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(SOUTH) AFRICAN Candidates

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Name Daleen
Nationality South African
Age nearly 22 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Daleen is from Cape Town, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English which should enable her to speak Dutch quickly. She swims and knows how to ride a bicycle. She has experience caring for babies as young as 3 months (whom she cared for for more than 12 hours a day, 5 days a week) as well as slightly older children up to 7 yrs old. Since she does not have the experience, she does not want to care for older children or teenagers. Daleen is happy to help with light housework including being able to cook. She is very neat and takes pride in what she does. According to her interviewer and references , Daleen is a very soft and caring person who is wonderful with small children. Hobbies for Daleen include painting, reading and animals (she would be a happy to be placed with a family with pets).

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Monja
Nationality South African
Age 18 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Monja is originally from Namibia but now lives nears Cape Town, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English which should enable her to speak Dutch quickly. Monja is learning how to drive (and should have her licence before coming to Holland) and also swims and knows how to ride a bicycle. She has experience with small children aged 3-6 as well as older children up to 12 yrs old. Since she does not have the experience, she does not want to care for babies or toddlers. She is happy to help with light housework but would rather not cook for the whole family or scrub toilets. Monja is independent and mature for her age; qualities which will help her be a good au pair.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is learning to drive. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Zithobe
Nationality South African
Age 23 yrs old
Available from November 2005, visa permitting, for 12 months
Profile

Lovely Zithobe is from Durban, South Africa. She speaks English fluently and is interested in learning Dutch. She is happy to be placed with a family with cats but is not fond of dogs. She has has cared for children aged 0-7 yrs and is happy to care for children these ages. Most of her experience has been through babysitting children of friends and family members but she has also worked in a hospital. The maximum number of children that she would like to care for is 3-4. She is also able to assist with light housework and knows how to cook light meals. Zithobe does not like to iron but will iron for the children in her care. Her hobbies include listening to music and reading. Zithobe does not ride a bicycle, swim or drive but is willing to learn. She is described as a wonderful babysitter who is dedicated to child caring.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Arika
Nationality South African
Age 20 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Arika is another of our Hindu girls from South Africa. Her mother tongue is English and she has a basic knowledge of Afrikaans. Arika does not drive but she does swim and ride a bicycle. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs or cats but really dislikes reptiles. She has experience caring for children as young a 6 months as well as older children (she cared for a 12 year and a 3 year old). She is happy to care for up to 2 children at once. Most of her experience has been through babysitting. She is also able to assist with light housework including cooking (traditional Indian food and English dishes). Cooking and baking is one of her hbbies. She loves being around children and teaching them new things.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She likes pets. She is Hindu and does not eat beef or pork.

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Name Tracie
Nationality South African
Age nearly 21 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Tracie is yet another of our Hindu girls from South Africa. Her mother tongue is English and she has a basic knowledge of Afrikaans. Tracie does not swim but she does ride a bicycle and she DRIVES. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs or cats. She has experience caring for children as young as 9 months as well as slightly older children. She is happy to care for any number of children at once. Most of her experience has been through babysitting. She is also able to assist with light housework including cooking (curries, pastas, basically all types of foods). Tracie is desribed as extremely accomodating; she is bound to get along with anyone. Hobbies for Tracies include cycling, socializing and spending time with family and friends.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She likes pets. Tracie DRIVES. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Thasha
Nationality South African
Age nearly 24 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Thasha is yet another of our Hindu girls from South Africa. Her mother tongue is English and she has sufficient knowledge of Afrikaans which should help her learn Dutch. Thasha does not swim or drive but she does ride a bicycle. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs or cats or other pets. She has experience caring for children 1-12 yrs old but would also consider caring for a baby.he is happy to care for any number of children at once. Most of her experience has been through babysitting. She is also able to assist with light housework including cooking (Indian cuisine, roasts and pasta); she would rather not do a whole lot of ironing or clean the whole house. Thasha is described as honest and understanding as well as responsible.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She likes pets.

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Name Liteboho
Nationality South African
Age 20 yrs old
Available from November 2005, visa permitting, for 12 months
Profile

Liteboho is from South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English. She is interested in learning Dutch. She does not drive or swim or ride a bicycle but is willing to learn. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs or cats. She has has cared for children aged 0-12 yrs and is happy to care for children these ages, including being able to look after a baby. Liteboho is an experienced child minder who has worked at a daycare center for many years where she cared for children as young as 9 months, up to 8 years old. Most of her other child care experience has been through babysitting children of friends and family members. The maximum number of children that she would like to care for is 3. She is also able to assist with light housework and knows how to cook (it is something she enjoys! She likes making pasta, chicken and African dishes). Hobbies for Liteboho include doing arts and crafts, music and doing cross words and puzzles. She is very neat and tidy as well as easy going and adaptable.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is allergic to diary products.

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Name Letticia
Nationality South African
Age nearly 20 yrs old
Available from November 2005, visa permitting, for 12 months
Profile

Letticia is from Cape Town, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English (Afrikaans is her mother tongue). She is interested in learning Dutch. She does not drive or swim but does know how to ride a bicycle. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs or cats or other pets. She has has cared for children aged 0-12 yrs and is happy to care for children these ages, including being able to look after a baby. Most of her experience has been through babysitting children of friends and family members. The maximum number of children that she would like to care for is 2. She is also able to assist with light housework and knows how to cook light meals. Letticia is a very sweet girl who would do well working with young children or a baby. Hobbies for Letticia include singing and sports.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Charlene
Nationality South African
Age 25 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

25 year old Charlene is from Durban, South Africa. Her mother tongue is English and she also speaks sufficient Afrikaans which should help her learn Dutch. Charlene has done a lot of babysitting and has cared for children aged 0-12 yrs old. She is happy to care for multiple children, including babies. Charlene knows how to cook (all sorts of dishes) and is happy to help with light housework. In fact, cooking is one of her hobbies! Other hobbies for Charlene include volleyball, teaching children new things, travelling and helping out in the community. She is described as a vibrant, hardworking indicidual who can cope well under pressure. Charlene's references are excellent and we feel that she will do well in a busy family who need that extra bit of support. Charlene does not drive but does know how to ride a bicycle and swim.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is happy to accept a family with dogs. She is a VEGETARIAN. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Charita
Nationality South African
Age 19 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Charita is from Cape Town, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English which should enable her to speak Dutch quickly. Charita comes a large and extended family (7 siblings in total!) and she is the second oldest. She does not drive but she does swim and knows how to ride a bicycle. Charita has been babysitting for 18 months and really likes caring for children. She has experience with small children including babies as young as 4 months old and has also cared for children aged 4-7. She is happy to care for all age groups however and is happy to care for multiple children or just one. She is happy to help with light housework including cooking (she likes making chicken dishes but can do pretty much anything). Her hobbies include playing guitar, singing, and being outdoors. Charita has a passion for children as well as for other cultures, she is independent and mature for her age; qualities which will help her be a good au pair.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Natalia Lettie
Nationality South African
Age 22 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Natalia is from Cape Town, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English.. She is interested in learning Dutch. She does not drive but she does swim and knows how to ride a bicycle. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs but does not care much for cats. Natalia has cared for a little baby, as well as having cared for slightly older children. She is happy to care for children aged 0-12 years old. Most of her experience has been through babysitting but Natalia has also worked in a creche where she cared for children 0-10 yrs old. She is able to assist with light housework but does not want to iron. She knows how to cook (healthy foods!). Her hobbies include movies, camping and socializing. Natalia is described as being very patient and very creative with the children in her care.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Roxzanne
Nationality South African
Age nearly 22 yrs old
Available from November 2005, visa permitting, for 12 months
Profile

Roxzanne is from Bredasdorp, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English (Afrikaans is her mother tongue). She is interested in learning Dutch. She does not drive but does know how to swim and ride a bicycle. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs or cats or other pets. She has has cared for children aged 0-4 yrs and is happy to care for children these ages (or slightly older). Most of her experience has been through babysitting children of friends and family members. The maximum number of children that she would like to care for is 3. She is also able to assist with light housework and knows how to cook light meals. Roxzanne is currently working in a ceramics factory and enjoys arts and crafts. Other hobbies include reading and spending time with her family and friends.

Smoker She smokes socially but is willing to give it up
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Kesha
Nationality South African
Age nearly 19 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Nearly 19 year old Kesha is from Durban South Africa. Her mother tongue is English and she speaks some Afrikaans which should help her learn Dutch. Kesha does not drive or swim but she does ride a bicycle. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs or cats. Although Kesha has experience caring for children 1 and older, she would prefer to be placed with a family with older children (4 yrs and up). She is happy to care for up to 2 children at once. Most of her experience has been through babysitting. She is also able to assist with light housework including some basic cooking but would prefer not to iron.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She likes pets. She is Hindu and does not eat beef or pork.

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Name Cleo
Nationality South African
Age 19 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Cleo is from Cape Town, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English (English is her mother tongue). She is interested in learning Dutch. She does not drive but does know how to swim and ride a bicycle. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs or cats or other pets. Cleo currently cares for a 3 yr old and 4 yr old girl but has experience caring for babies as well as slightly older children. She is happy to care for children aged 0-7 years old. Most of her experience has been through babysitting . She is also able to assist with light housework and knows how to cook (vegetables, curries, chicken, potatoes etc.). Her hobbies include reading, singing, riding a bike, playing games and she likes to shop! She is described as very open, honest and reliable and she is rather mature for her age.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a famiy.

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Name Chrisona
Nationality South African
Age 20 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

20 year old Chrisona (or Zona as she is usually called) is from Stellenbosch, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English (Afrikaans is her mother tongue). She is interested in learning Dutch. She does not drive or swim but she does know how to ride a bicycle. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs or cats. Zona is the oldest child in her family and has teenage sibilings. She has experience with all ages from 1 yrs old and up and is happy to care for multiple children (2). Most of her experience has been through babysitting . She is also able to assist with light housework including some basic cooking. Zona likes to dance, listen to music and really loves playing with the children in her care.

Smoker She smokes socially; not in the house or near the children.
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Valerie
Nationality South African
Age 21 yrs old
Available from November for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

21 year old Valerie is from South Africa. Her mother tongue is Afrikaans but she also speaks English fluently and wants to learn Dutch. She would prefer a family without pets because she did not grow up with them herself. She is happy to care for up to two children aged 1-7 yrs old. She also has experience with slightly older children. Valerie will help with light housework but would prefer not to cook or do any ironing. Her hobbies include singing and dancing. Valerie does not drive or swim but she does know how to ride a bicycle.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She does not feel comfortable in a family with pets.

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Name Natascha Meyer
Nationality South African
Age 20 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

20 year old Natascha is from Cape Town, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English fluently (English is her mother tongue). She is interested in learning Dutch. Natasha does not drive or swim but she does ride a bicycle. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs or cats. Natascha is the oldest child in her family and has a 6 yr old brother. She has experience with all ages from 1 yrs old and up and is happy to care for multiple children. Most of her experience has been through babysitting but she has also worked at a daycare. She is also able to assist with light housework including some basic cooking. She is a sporty girl who loves her tennis and going cycling, as well as socializing and reading. Natascha has a strong personality which will make her a very confident au pair.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She likes dogs and cats. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Kribashnee
Nationality South African
Age 23 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

23 year old Kribashnee is from Durban, South Africa. Her mother tongue is English and she also speaks basic Afrikaans. Kribashnee has worked as a childcare assistant and cared for a 1 year old as well as two boys aged 2 and 4 yrs old. She has experienced caring for children aged 0-7 and thi is the age group she would prefer. She has also worked with multiple children at once and is able to work with babies. Kribashnee is able to help with housework but does not want to iron or cook dinner. Her hobbies include playing volleyball and netball, reading and listening to music. She is described as honest and responsible. Kribashnee does not swim, drive or ride a bicycle.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is happy to accept a family with pets.

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Name Gladys Zoliswa
Nationality South African
Age nearly 23 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Gladys is one of our new au pairs and she is from a suburb outside of Cape Town, South Africa. Her native language is Xhosa but she speaks English fluently and she also speaks basic Afrikaans which should help her learn Dutch. She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. She is also happy to care for multiple children. Gladys knows how to swim and can ride a bicycle. She has experience caring for children aged 1-12 yrs old but is also willing to care for a baby. She likes to read books and really likes to sing. She is described as a friendly and caring person. Gladys can be quiet at first but warms up to people quickly. She has a special rapport with children (she really loves them and caring for them makes her extremely happy). Gladys is more than willing to help with light housework including cooking dishes such as pasta, rice and chicken dishes and vegetables. She is described as open an honest and very dependable.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Melischa
Nationality South African
Age 18 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

18 year old Melischa is from Wellington, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English fluently. She is allergic to most pets but is happy to work for a family with dogs. She is also happy to care for multiple children. Melischa has most of her experience caring for children between 1-7 yrs old and this is the age group she is most comfortable with. She would most like to care for two children at once but she is flexible in that respect. Melischa knows how to ride a bike and she knows how to swim. She is willing to help with light housework including cooking. Melischa likes to sing and dance and is generally described as a very happy girl.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Carla
Nationality Botswanian
Age 19
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Carla is another au pair girl from Botswana. Her mother tongue is English and she wants to learn Dutch. She has experience working with toddlers aged 1 and up and older children up to the age of 12 and is happy to care for multiple children. She is experienced when it comes to housework and is happy to help out but is not much of a cook. Over the last year, she has lived with her sister and caref for her nephew. She is fond of pets and would be happy to be matched to a family with pets. Her hobbies include all sorts of sports like basketball and badminton as well as music and reading. She is described as a friendly girl with a great sense of humour. Carla is responsible and mature for her age.

Smoker She does does not smoke.
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Poppy
Nationality Botswanian
Age 18
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Poppy is one of our new au pair girls from Botswana. Her mother tongue is English and she is interested in learning Dutch. Poppy is a warm and outgoing girl who loves caring for children. She has cared for cousins and children in her neighbourhood. She has experience working with babies and older children up to the age of 12 and is happy to care for multiple children. She is experienced when it comes to housework and is happy to help out, including cooking and she is able to cook a variety of dishes. She is fond of pets and would be happy to be matched to a family with pets. She is interested in becoming an au pair because she loves children and because she is interested in learning a different language and in experiencing a different culture. Poppy is described as being cheerful, creative, fun and patient. Her hobbies include arts and crafts, designing clothes, footbal, dancing, music and singing.

Smoker She does does not smoke.
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Romando
Nationality South African
Age 20
Available

He is available from November 2005 and will need a visa, he can make a 12 month commitment.

Profile

Romando is from the Western Cape and has a lot of solid experience caring for children. His mother tongue is Afrikaans and he also speaks English fluently. He should be able to learn Dutch quickly. He is happy to care for children of all ages, including babies. He is also able to care for a disabled child. He would prefer a family with no more than 4 children and is also eager to work for a family with pets. Romando is happy to help with light housework, inlcuding cooking (dishes like meat, fish, vegetables). His hobbies include playing sports like rugby and volleyball. He also enjoys reading and especially likes reading to the children in his care. His references describe him as someone with excellent interpersonal skills who is able to communicate at all levels.

Smoker He does does not smoke.
Comments

He will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Aliwa
Nationality Kenya
Age 20
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile Aliwa is another of our new au pair girls from Botswana (she is originally from Kenya). Her mother tongue is English and she is interested in learning Dutch. Because Aliwa has a background in German, that should not be too difficult. Aliwa is extremely experienced when it comes to childcare as she has worked in a creche for the past 10 months. She has also cared for cousins and children in her neighbourhood. Aliwa comes from a very large family (she has 9 siblings) and as a result, is used to having loads of children running around! She has experience working with babies and older children up to the age of 12 and is happy to care for multiple children. She is experienced when it comes to housework and is happy to help out, including cooking and she is able to cook a variety of dishes. Aliwa is athletic and active and likes to swim and go for walks.
Smoker She does does not smoke.
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Princess
Nationality South African
Age 24 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

24 year old Princess is from the Western Cape, South Africa. Her native language is Xhosa but she speaks English fluently and she also speaks basic Afrikaans which should help her learn Dutch. She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. Princess does not drive or swim but can ride a bicycle. She has experience with all ages and is happy to care for multiple children. She has been looking after an 8 month old boy for the past 6 months and has really enjoyed that. She is also spends time with a 6 yr old girl and likes doing fun things with her. Princess is more than happy to assist with light housework including cooking. She is a talkative young lady who likes music and singing. Princess really loves working with children and hopes to be a teacher or a nurse someday.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Edwina Matjan
Nationality South African
Age 21 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Edwina is another of our new South African candidates. She is also from the Western Cape (Paarl) and her mother tongue is Afrikaans. Edwina also speaks English fluently. She will be able to learn Dutch quickly. She has cared for children aged 3 months and up and has experience with children up to the age of 7. Edwina really knows how to care for children and is happy to care for up to 3 or perhaps 4 children. She does not drive but knows how to ride a bicycle, she also knows how to swim. Edwina would be happy to care for pets. Her hobbies include listening to music, dancing, reading and singing. She is happy to help with light housework including cooking. Edwina has a real soft spot for children and understands their needs and how to keep them safe and happy. She is described as really nurturing, a giving person who is not afraid of hard work.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Lindiwe
Nationality Malawian
Age nearly 20
Available Lindiwe is available from November 2005, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Lindiwe is a candidatel from Botswana (she has a Malawian passport however). Her mother tongue is English and she speaks German which should enable her to learn Dutch fairly quickly. Lindiwe has worked in a nursery for 6 months where she cared for small children, including babies and toddlers. She also has a lot of experience caring for younger siblings, as she is the oldest child in a family of 5 children. Her little brother is only 8 and one of her younger sisters in currently 10 yrs old. Lindiwe is experienced when it comes to housework and is happy to help out, including cooking and she is able to cook a variety of dishes. She is fond of pets and would be happy to be matched to a family with pets. Lindiwe is also able to do some sewing and mending of children´s clothes. She is interested in becoming an au pair because she loves children and because she is interested in learning a different language and in experiencing a different culture. Her hobbies inlude swimming, reading, music and travelling. She is described as extremly honest, patient, loving and open. Her references are excellent and we think she would make a great au pair.

Smoker She does does not smoke.
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Chrisselda
Nationality South African
Age 19 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months
Profile

Chrisselda is another of our South African candidates. She is from Stellenbosch and her mother tongue is Afrikaans, she also speaks English fluently. She has cared for children aged 3 months up to 4 yrs old and this is the age group she is most comfortable with. She has a lot of experience caring for small children and babies and would be able to care for up to 2 or 3 children. Chrisselda does not drive but is able to ride a bicycle and swim. Her hobbies include soccer, swimming and dancing. Chrisselda is happy to help with light housework but does not know how to cook. She is described as very mature and committed, with a strong love for children.

Smoker She is a social smoker, she will not smoke in the house or around the children.
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name S´londile
Nationality South African
Age 21 yrs old
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

S´londile is another of our South African candidates. She is from the Durban area and she speaks English fluently. She has cared for children aged 3 months up to 7 yrs old and this is the age group she is most comfortable with. She would be able to care for up to 2 children. S´londile drives but does not know how to ride a bicycle and cannot swim. Her hobbies include reading, choir, dance, computers and cooking and she is happy to cook a variety of dishes for her new family: rice, chicken curry and lamb curry are some of the dishes that she makes. She is happy to help with light housework. She is described as very friendly, loving, active, intelligent, and very honest.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

S´londile DRIVES. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She DRIVES. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Nompilo
Nationality South African
Age 22
Available from November 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Nompilo is a South African girl from the Jo´burg area of South Africa. She speaks English and some Afrikaans and is interested in working as an au pair. She has been taking care of children since the age of eighteen and has experience caring for children 1-7 yrs old and this is the age group she would most like to work with. She would also consider working for a family with a baby. Nompilo is happy to help with light housework, including cooking (chicken, rice, vegetables etc.). Her hobbies include listening to music, going to the movies and going out with friends. She is a friendly and confident person and she has good people skills. Nompilo does not drive but she does know how to swim and ride a bicycle.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Anja-Vone
Nationality South African
Age 18 yrs old
Available from January 2006 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Anja is one of our first South African candidates for 2006. She is from Paarl near Cape Town and she is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English fluently, she also has a basic grasp of German and would like to learn Dutch. She is learning how to drive, knows how to swim and ride a bicycle and is happy to be placed with a family with pets. She has cared for children aged 3 months up to 12 yrs old but would prefer to care for children aged 4-7 yrs old. Anja would prefer not to have more than 2 kids in her care. She is able to assist with light housework including cooking light meals. Anja is a very sweet and outgoing girl. Her hobbies include doing all sorts of sports, horseriding, going to the theatre as well as reading and listening to music. She is an active girl who likes to keep busy.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is learning to drive. Anja likes pets. She is being considered by a famiy.

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Name Elzaan
Nationality South African
Age 18 yrs old
Available from January 2006 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Elzaan is another of our South African candidates for 2006. She is from Paarl near Cape Town and she is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English fluently, she also has a basic grasp of German and would like to learn Dutch. She is learning how to drive, knows how to swim and ride a bicycle and is happy to be placed with a family with pets but is allergic to cats. She has cared for children aged 3 months up to 7 yrs old and this is the age group she is comfortable with. She does not mind the number of children in her care. She is able to assist with light housework including cooking light meals (pasta, chicken pie, salads and she knows how to bake!). Elzaan is a lovely girl who enjoys her sports, being outdoors, painting, socializing an much more. She is described as very honest and polite and the children in her care have all adored her.

Smoker She does not smoke, tried but did not like it!
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She likes pets but is allergic to cats.

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Name Barbara
Nationality South African
Age 18 yrs old
Available from January 2006 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Barbara is another of our South African candidates for 2006. She is from Paarl near Cape Town and she is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English fluently and would like to learn Dutch. She is learning how to drive, knows how to swim and ride a bicycle and is happy to be placed with a family with pets. She has cared for children aged 3-12 but would prefer to care for children aged 3-7 yrs old. she is also willing to work with younger or older children or with a baby. She would like to care for approx. 2 children at once but is flexible. She is able to assist with light housework including cooking light meals (pasta, lasagne, vegetable dishes, omelette's as well as soup). Barbara is an extremely active and sporty girl who likes to play tennis, netball and go swimming. She also loves to meet new people and loves to cook. She is described as extremely energetic and practical person. She would do best with a very active, sporty family, that enjoy the outdoors!

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She loves pets. Barbara is in the process of getting her DRIVER's license. She is being considered by a famiy.

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Name Jacorene
Nationality South African
Age 18 yrs old
Available from January 2006 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Jacorene another of our South African candidates for 2006. She grew up on a farm in the Karoo and currently boards at a gymnasium near Cape Town. Afrikaans is her first language and she also has a good command of English. Jacorene wants to learn Dutch. She comes from a family with 4 daughters (she is a middle child) and has not only cared for her cousins but has also done babysitting as well as Sunday school (working with toddlers). Jacorene would really like to care for children aged 1-7 yrs. She is able to assist with light housework including cooking light meals (macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, quiche to name a few dishes!). Jacorene loves the outdoors, loves hiking and travelling. She is described as hard working, energetic, neat and organized. Jacorene swims, rides a bike and has done a first aid course.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She likes pets. She is being considered by a famiy.

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Name Mart-Mari
Nationality South African
Age 18 yrs old
Available from January 2006 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Mart-Mari is another of our South African candidates for 2006. She is from Cape Town and she is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English fluently and would like to learn Dutch. She is learning how to drive, knows how to swim and ride a bicycle and is happy to be placed with a family with pets. She has cared for children aged 3 months up to 7 yrs old and this is the age group she is comfortable with. She does not mind the number of children in her care. She is able to assist with light housework including cooking light meals. Mart-Mari is a very outgoing girl from a great family background. She loves to dance, sing, hike and listen to music. She has a passion for nature and the outdoors as well as fashion. She is described as fun loving and reliable.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She likes pets. She is being considered by a famiy.

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NANNY AND AU PAIR PLUS PROFILES

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Name Julia Volkan
Nationality Hungarian with a Romanian passport
Age 23
Available from October/November 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Julia is our newest au pair plus candidate. She has not been an au pair before but is a qualified teacher. She speaks English and German and is interested in learning Dutch. Julia is an educated and intelligent girl who truly loves children. She is happy to help with light housework and with the care of pets. She would most like to be placed with a family in the Utrecht area and would really like a family with children under the age of 7 (including babies). She is happy to care for multiple children and is happy to help with housework including cooking. Julia knows how to ride a bike (it is one of her hobbies). She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. Her hobbies include music (she plays the piaono and guitar) sports, jogging and keeping fit, as well as taking photo's and riding her bike. She is described as patient, a natural teacher and gifted with children. i

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. She is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program. She DRIVES. She is a semi-vegetarian. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Ana Regina
Nationality Peruvian
Age nearly 24
Available from November 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Ana is our newest au pair PLUS candidate from Peru. She has not been an au pair before but she has worked as a full time live in nanny in her own country and she is now interested in being an au pair in Holland. She speaks English to a good level, as well as Spanish (it is her mother tongue). She is happy to help with housework, including cooking. She is happy to care for any number of children between 1-12 yrs old but she would prefer not to take care of a baby. Ana also has experience caring for a child with autisme. Most of her experience has been caring for children aged 3-8. Ana does not drive but she does swim and know how to ride a bicycle. Ana is described as mature and confident, she does not need a lot of guidance and can show a lot of initiative.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. She is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program.

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Name Maria Vanessa
Nationality Bolivian
Age 25
Available from November 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Maria is our first candidate from Bolivia. She is a student and she was an au pair in America and is now interested in being an au pair in Holland. She holds a valid driver´s license and can drive an automatic and a manual shift car. She speaks English to a good level, as well as Spanish (it is her mother tongue). She is happy to help with housework, including cooking but does not want to do any real cleaning. In America Maria cared for 3 children aged 7-12 but she also has a lot of babysitting experience and is happy to care for infants and toddlers as well. Maria has done has done her first aid. She is happy to accept a family with pets but does not like cats. She is described as patient, loving and helpful around the house. Hobbies for Maria include painting, sports, foklore dancing and singing. Maria knows how to swim and ride a bicycle.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. She is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program. She DRIVES.

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Name Dalcy
Nationality Bolivian
Age 25
Available from November 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Dalcy is our second candidate from Bolivia. She has not been an au pair yet but she has worked in a kindergarten with children aged 4-5 yrs old. She has also cared for an infant of 3 months and has experience caring for older children. She is happy to care for multiple children or just for 1. She holds a valid driver´s license and can drive a manual shift car. She speaks English to a good level, as well as Spanish (it is her mother tongue). Dalcy is happy to help with housework, including cooking. Her hobbies include listening to music, reading, travelling and being with children. Dalcy knows how to swim and can ride a bicycle. She is happy to accept a family with pets.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. She is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program. She DRIVES.

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Name Priscilla
Nationality Brazilian
Age nearly 24
Available from November 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Priscilla is our first candidate from Brazil. She is a law student and she was an au pair in America and is now interested in being an au pair in Holland. She holds a valid driver´s license and can drive an automatic and a manual shift car. She speaks English fluently, as well as Portugese (it is her mother tongue), Spanish, Italian, French and some basic Dutch (which she would like to improve). She is happy to help with housework, including cooking (she is a confident cook who can cook a variety of dishes). She is happy to care for any number of children between 1-12 yrs old but she would prefer not to take care of a baby. Priscilla has also worked as an English teacher and has done her first aid. She is happy to accept a family with pets. She has loads of hobbies including sports (biking, swimming, running) as well as travelling, books, the internet and learning foreign languages.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. She is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program. She DRIVES. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Jacolene
Nationality South African
Age Nearly 23
Available January 2006, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Jacolene is another of our new au pair PLUS girl from South Africa. Although she has not au paired before, she has all the qualities that would make her an ideal candidate for a family requiring a more mature au pair who DRIVES and can work well independently. She is the oldest of 2 children and is currently finishing off her bachelor's degree at Stellenbosch university. She is now interested in being an au pair in Holland. Jacolene speaks English and Afrikaans fluently as well as some German and is interested in learning Dutch. She swims and ride a bicycle. She is happy to help with housework, including cooking. She is happy to care for up to 3 children and is comfortable with children 1 yrs old up to teenagers. She likes pets and is happy to care for them. Her hobbies include the theatre, singing, going for walks and cooking. She is described as outgoing and very responsible and mature.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She DRIVES. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Pheladi
Nationality South African
Age 23
Available from November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Pheladi is another of our new au pair PLUS girl from South Africa. She has a background in childcare and has worked in a daycare as well as having been an au pair in Germany for a full year. She is now interested in being an au pair in Holland. She speaks English fluently as well as German to a good level and has a good knowledge of Afrikaans. She wants to learn Dutch and her background in languages should help in that area. Pheladi is learning to drive and should have her license before coming to Holland. She is not much of a swimmer but she does know how to ride a bicycle. She is happy to help with housework, including cooking. She would most like to care for up to 4 children between 1-12 yrs old (in Germany she cared for 4 children aged 5-13 yrs is old) and would consider caring for a baby (although she does not have the experience). She is happy to accept a family with dogs but dislikes cats and snakes. Her hobbies include playing games, doing puzzles, cycling, dancing and reading. She is desribed as fun-loving with a great sense of humor.

Smoker She does does not smoke.
Comments

She is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program. She is learning to DRIVE. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Sareshka
Nationality South African
Age 23
Available From November 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Sareshka is another of our new au pair PLUS girl from Durban, South Africa. She has a background in health care and has worked with children in a hospital setting (maternity ward). She has not been an au pair before and is now interested in being an au pair in Holland. She speaks English fluently (it is her mother tongue) and has a basic knowledge of Afrikaans. Sareshka does not drive and is not much of a swimmer but she does know how to ride a bicycle. She is happy to help with housework, including cooking Indian or English food and pasta's. She would most like to care for up to 3 children between 0-12 yrs old and she is happy to care for a baby. She is happy to accept a family with pets. Her hobbies include being oudoors, playing sports as well as reading. She is described as mature and independent and a good communicator.

Smoker She does does not smoke.
Comments

She is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program. She does not drive. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She does not eat pork. She likes animals. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Gertruida
Nationality South African
Age 21
Available From November 2005, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile Gertruida is another of our au pair plus candidates from South Africa. She has not been an au pair before but has a formal childcare qualification and has loads of experience. She would most like to care for children as young as 3 months up to 7 years old and is happy to care for multiple children. She is happy to care for all age levels and is not bothered by having 2-3 children in her care. She will help with housework pertaining to the children. Gertruida speaks Afrikaans and English, which should enable her to speak Dutch quickly.
Smoker She does not smoke (she recently stopped).
Comments

She is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program. She does not like cats but is happy to accept a family with other pets. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Xolile
Nationality South African
Age 25
Available She is available from November 2005, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Xolile is an experienced child minder from Durban, South Africa. She is interested in being an au pair in Holland. Xolile speaks English fluently. She was a full time nanny for a family with 2 small children. Xolile is experienced taking care of infants and toddlers as well as slightly older children. Her preferred aged group is 0-7 yrs old. She is happy to care for multiple children. Xolile is happy to help with housework (she actually likes to "spring clean" a house), including cooking and she is able to cook a variety of (African) dishes. She is fond of pets and would be happy to be matched to a family with pets. She likes being active with the children in her care and she is very warm and naturing. She does not swim, drive or ride a bicycle but is willing to learn.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program. She does not have a special diet. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Patricia
Nationality South African
Age 21
Available Patricia is available from November 2005, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Patricia is an experienced au pair girl from Durban, South Africa. She is interested in being an au pair in Holland. She holds a valid driver´s license and is comfortable driving on the right hand side of the road. Her first language is English but she also speaks Afrikaans. She is happy to help with housework, including cooking and she is able to cook a variety of dishes. She is fond of pets and would be happy to be matched to a family with pets. She has experience working with small children.

Smoker Patricia does not smoke.
Comments

She is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program. She does not have a special diet. She DRIVES. She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is being considered by a family.

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Name Brishan
Nationality South African
Age 20
Available

Brishan is available from September 2005 and will need a visa, he can make a 12 month commitment.

Profile

Brishan is a male nurse from South Africa (Durban) who has a lot of solid experience caring for children. His mother tongue is English and he also speaks Afrikaans which should allow him to learn Dutch quickly. He is happy to care for children of all ages, including babies. Brishan has assisted at a montesorri pre-primary school, where he cared for young children. He is also able to care for a disabled child. He would prefer a family with no more than 4 children and is also eager to work for a family with pets. Brishan is happy to help with light housework, inlcuding cooking (dishes like meat, fish, vegetables). Because Brishan is Hindu, he does not eat pork or beef. All in all Brishan is an excellent candidate. His hobbies include playing sports like rugby and volleyball. He also enjoys reading and especially likes reading to the children in his care. His references describe him as someone with excellent interpersonal skills who is able to communicate at all levels.

Smoker Brishan does does not smoke.
Comments

He is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program. He will need a MVV in order to come to Holland.

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Name Natalia
Nationality Moldavian
Age 24
Available from November 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Natalia is our third candidate from Moldavia. She is a qualified nurse and is currently working in a children's hospital. She also has loads of babysitting experience and has already been an au pair in Germany. Natalia speaks German to a good level (and wants to learn Dutch) and has experience caring for young children. She will also look after a disabled or special needs child. She is happy to care for multiple children and is able to look after new born babies up to older children. She is happy to help with housework including cooking (she is a confident cook). Natalia swims and knows how to ride a bike. She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. Her hobbies include sports, being outdoors and enjoying nature and arts & crafts. She is described as intelligent and hard working with a strong love for children.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She will need a MVV visa. She is part of our AU PAIR PLUS program.

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Name Adrian
Nationality Australian
Age 24
Available ASAP and can make a long term commitment
Profile

Adrian is a male au pair and from Southern Australia. Adrian has done a nanny course and has excellent references. He has most of his experience working with children aged 4 but he is also willing to consider working with younger children. Adrian DRIVES, knows how to ride a bicycle and is a confident swimmer. Hobbies for Adrian include music, reading and playing sports. Adrian is a vegetarian and is also slightly allergic to some pets. He is happy to help with housework.

Smoker He does not smoke.
Comments

He DRIVES. He is a vegetarian. He is part of our au pair PLUS program. Adrian is being considered by a family.

PROFILES of Candidates that have recently been placed

These candidates have recently been placed and are not yet in Holland:

Name Evelyn has been placed.
Nationality Peru
Age 23
Available from March 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Evelyn is another of our new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a really good level. She is particularly interested in caring for little ones up to the age of 7. She is happy to care for 1 or 2 children and would also be able to care for a little baby. She is able to help with housework, including cooking dishes like pasta, soup and rice. Her hobbies include playing volleyball, dancing, singing, going to the movies and listening to music. She does not drive but knows how to ride a bicycle and can swim. She would be happy to accept a family with pets.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

Evelyn has been placed.

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Name Maria Vasquez has been placed.
Nationality Peru
Age 22
Available from Frebuary 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Maria is another of our newest au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level. Maria DRIVES, knows how to ride a bicycle and is able to swim. She has studied Industrial Engineering and is now interested in coming to Holland to work as an au pair. Maria has a lot of childcare experience and has cared for all age groups, including having cared for babies. She is happy to care for a newborn. Maria does not mind the number of children in her care. She is happy to help with housework and she is a confident cook. Her hobbies include dancing and singing, going swim and keeping fit by going to the gym. She is described as responsible and caring.

Smoker She does not smoke; she has smoked socially in the past, but not anymore.
Comments

Maria Vasquez has been placed.

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Name Magdalena has been placed.
Nationality South African
Age nearly 19 yrs old
Available from January 2005 for 12 months
Profile

Magdalena is another of our new South African candidates. She is from Durban and her mother tongue is English. Magdalena also speaks Afrikaans which should enable her to learn Dutch fairly quickly. Magdalena has experience caring for all age groups and would consider caring for a newborn baby. She is also prepared to care for a disabled child and would be able to care for up to 3 children. She is happy to help with light housework, including cooking (indian foods, macaroni and cheese are some of the dishes she is able to make.) Her hobbies include listening to music, cooking and learning about other cultures. She is hard working and is a girl who enjoys challenges. Magdalena really enjoys playing with the children in her care; she likes playing hide and seek, reading to them, making cards with them and doing arts and crafts. She is described as responsible with a true ability to teach and help the children she cares for. Magdalena comes across as being mature and consistent.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Onalenna
Nationality Botswanian
Age 24
Available Onalenna is available from January 2005, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Onalenna is our first au pair PLUS girl from Botswana. She is extremely experienced and worked as an assistant in a nursery for a 1 yr and a half before becoming an au pair in Germany. In Germany she worked with 4 children, all girls, aged 6 to 14 yrs old. Onalenna learned to speak German while in Germany, which should greatly help her learn to speak Dutch. Her mother tongue is English. After her succesful year as an au pair in Germany, Onalenna has decided to go overseas again. Because of her great love for children and her extensive experience, we feel that Onalenna would do well with multiple children and with any age group, including babies. She is happy to help with housework, including cooking and she is able to cook a variety of dishes. She is fond of pets and would be happy to be matched to a family with pets. Onalenna does not drive but she does know how to ride a bicycle and she can swim. Her hobbies include keeping fit and listening to music. We think that she would be a wonderful au pair.

Smoker She does does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Louise
Nationality South African
Age 21 yrs old
Available from January 2005 for 12 months
Profile

Louise is another of our new South African candidates. She is also from the Western Cape (Paarl) and her mother tongue is Afrikaans as well as speaking English fluently. She will be able to learn Dutch quickly. Louise has cared for children as young as 5 months old and older aged 4 and up and this is the age group she is most comfortable with. She is also prepared to care for a disabled child and would be able to care for up to 3 children. Louise does not drive but knows how to ride a bicycle. She likes being in the water but cannot swim. Louise´s hobbies include reading, art, dance and creative writing as well as cooking (pastas, salads, chicken and roast beef or some of the dishes that she makes). She is happy to help with light housework. She is described as caring, patient and always helpful. According to one of her references, she gives the children in her care the feeling that she is always there for them and that they can come to her with anything.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Carlyn
Nationality South African
Age 20 yrs old
Available from January 2005 for 12 months
Profile

Carlyn is another of our new South African candidates. She is also from the Western Cape (Caledon) and her mother tongue is English. Carlyn also speaks Afrikaans fluently which should enable her to learn Dutch quickly. She has cared for children aged 3 months up to 4 yrs and this is the age group she is most comfortable with. She is also prepared to care for a disabled child and would be able to care for up to 3 children. Carlyn does not drive but knows how to ride a bicycle, Carlyn swims. Her hobbies include reading, singing and dancing and she loves the outdoors. She is happy to help with light housework, including cooking. Carlyn is a perfectionist and is extremely neat. She is described as open and honest with a strong sense of morals.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Danitzha
Nationality Peru
Age 24
Available from March 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Danitzha is one of our newest au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English AND German to a good level which should really help her learn Dutch quickly. Danitzha is an educated girl who has a bachelors degree in international business. She has babysitting experience as well as having au paired in Germany and would be happy to care for younger children including new borns. She would most like to work with 1-3 children.She is able to help with housework but does not want to do any gardening. She is a good cook and is happy to cook (Peruvian dishes!). Danitzha is passionate about movies and the theatre, she also enjoys reading poetry and enjoys going to the beach in the summer.

Smoker She is a social smoker.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Candice
Nationality South African
Age nearly 23
Available She is available from June 2005, visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Candice is another of our newest au pair PLUS girl from South Africa. She was an au pair in America where she cared for two school age children. She is now interested in working in Holland and would really like to work with a baby or newborn. Candice is training to be a nurse and has worked at a hospital as well as having worked at a nursery school. She likes outdoor activities, swimming, walking, being creative, travelling and she loves to read. She holds a valid driver´s license and can drive an automatic and a manual shift car. She speaks English fluently but she also speaks some Afrikaans. She is happy to help with housework, including cooking.

Smoker She does does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Cynthia
Nationality South African
Age 21 yrs old
Available June 2005, visa permitting, for 12 months
Profile

Cynthia is another of our new South African candidates. Her mother tongue is Afrikaans and she also speaks English fluently. She has cared for children aged 0 and older and this is the age group she is most comfortable with. She is happy to care for a baby and is confident enough to consider a family with 3 or 4 children. She knows how to how to ride a bicycle and can swim and she truly loves kids. She is happy to help with light housework including being able to cook South African dishes.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Melanie
Nationality South African
Age 21
Available She is available from May 2005, visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Melanie is our newest au pair PLUS girl from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. She was an au pair in America where she cared for a toddler and a newborn and is now interested in working in Holland. She holds a valid driver´s license and can drive an automatic and a manual shift car. She speaks English fluently but she also speaks Afrikaans to a good level. She is happy to help with housework, including cooking for the children in her care. Melanie would prefer a family without pets.

Smoker She does does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Nadezhda
Nationality Russian
Age 23
Available from June for 12 months.
Profile Nadezhda is a new au pair plus candidate from Russia. Her English is excellent and she is interested in learning in Dutch. She is extremely well educated (she is a lawyer) and would be interested in continuing her studies after having been an au pair. She has worked in the USA and has worked with children of all ages including babies. She is happy to care for any number of children and is happy to help with housework including cooking (she can make soups, salads, fish, vegetables, cakes etc.). Nadezhda knows how to swim and ride a bicycle and also DRIVES.Her hobbies include music, playing piano, going to the theatre and to museums.
Smoker She is a non smoker. She tried it once but did not like it.
Comments She has been placed.

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Name Cristina
Nationality Peru
Age 23
Available ASAP visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Cristina is one of our newest au pair plus candidate from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish but she also speaks English fluently. She has worked as an au pair in the USA and has excellent references. She has experience with all age groups including being able to care for a little baby. The age group she is most experienced and comfortable with is therefore from newborn up to 12 yrs old. She would prefer a family with 2-3 children (or a newborn baby) and is happy to help with light housework. She can cook and would be happy to prepare meals for the family.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Marilize
Nationality South African
Age 18 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile Marilize is another of our new South African candidates. She speaks both Afrikaans and English fluently; Afrikaans is her native tongue which should help her learn Dutch quickly. She knows how to swim and ride a bicycle and is happy to be placed with a family with dogs, cats or other smaller pets. She has cared for children aged 4 yrs old up to 12 yrs old and this is the age group she would most like to look after. She would prefer up to 2 children but may consider a family with 3 children. Marilize can cook (any kind of food, pasta, salads, chicken etc.) and is happy to help with light housework. She is a sproty girl who loves her tennis and swimming but is also into arts and crafts. Marilize is an active girl who would do well with an active family.
Smoker She smokes socially.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Lilisha
Nationality South African
Age nearly 24
Available ASAP visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Lilish a is another of our new au pair PLUS girl from South Africa but she is from Pietermaritzburg originally. She was an au pair in America and is now interested in being an au pair in Holland. She holds a valid driver´s license and can drive an automatic and a manual shift car (she is confident driving a mini van). Lilisha speaks English fluently (it is her mother tongue) and has a basic knowledge of Afrikaans as well as speaking some Spanish. She is happy to help with housework, including cooking for the children in her care. She would most like to care for up to 3 children and this is what she did in American where she cared for a baby, a toddler and a little boy who was just starting school. She is therefore extremely experienced and is able to care for a baby as well as an older child. Lilisha has numerous hobbies including learning about other cultures, going to the gym, music, swimming, reading and fashion. Lilisha is a bit of a perfectionist and likes to keep things organized. She swims and knows how to ride a bicycle.

Smoker She does does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Ana Lucia
Nationality Peru
Age 19
Available from June 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Ana is another of our au pairs from Peru. Ana loves to cook desserts and Peruvian food and is fond of pets. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to an excellent level. Ana works as a baby sitter and has experience working with children aged 1-7 yrs old. Ana is also able to care for a newborn or a baby. She does not mind how many children are in her care and is happy to care for multiple children or just for one. She is described as being sociable, responsible and friendly, with a strong love for children. Ana is happy to help with housework (including cooking) but would prefer not to clean any bathrooms. She does not drive but knows how to ride a bicycle and can swim. Her hobbies include learning new languages, doing arts and crafts with the children in her care, trying new foods and learning about new places.

Smoker She does not smoke. She tried it at a party but did not like it.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Anna Kornilova
Nationality Russian
Age 22
Available from July for 12 months.
Profile

Anna is a student from Russia, who is interested in taking a gap year in order to au pair in Holland. She has experience working with children 0-8 yrs old and this is the age group she is most confident with. She is happy to care for multiple children and is happy to help with light housework and is able to cook. She speaks English to a sufficient level and is interested in learning Dutch. Anna drives, swims and knows how to ride a bicycle. Anna is a quiet girl who likes to read and collects coins.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She has been placed.

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Name Karim
Nationality Peru
Age 19
Available from Junel 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Karim is another one of our au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level. She has cared for babies as well as children aged 4-7 yrs old but is happy to care for all age groups including toddler, babies, school age children and teenagers. Karim describes herself as talkative and a bit of a perfectionist. She is happy to help with housework and is able to cook dishes like chicken, meat and snacks. She does not drive but knows how to ride a bicycle and can swim.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Anthea
Nationality South African
Age 21 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Anthea is another of our new South African candidates. She is from Cape Town and she speaks English fluently. knows how to swim and ride a bicycle and is happy to be placed with a family with dogs/cats or other smaller pets. She has cared for children aged 3 months up to 12 yrs old and is happy to care for all age groups, including a baby. She would rather not care for more than 2 children at the same time but would probably consider a family with 3 children. She can cook and is able to assist with light housework. Anthea is very soft hearted and caring and would do well with a family with small children. She speaks Afrikaans which should help her learn Dutch quickly.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Esther
Nationality Peru
Age 22
Available from June 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Esther is yet another of our excellent new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to an excellent level as well as having a basic grasp of German. She is interested in learning Dutch as well as wanting to study Dutch cuisine. (She is currently studying to be a chef!) Esther has worked as a teacher's aid in a primary school and has worked as a nanny with children aged 0-2 yrs old. She is happy to care of all age groups including being able to care for a baby. She does not mind the number of children in her care and is happy to care for multiple children or just for one. Esther will help with light housework and is of course also able to cook!. Esther does not drive but she knows how to ride a bicycle and can swim. Her hobbies include art (she attended art school while in high school), theatre, cooking, reading and much more. Esther really likes pets and has a little dog of her own (a poodle). All in all she is a great candidate with a lot of qualities that would make her a good au pair.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Esme
Nationality South African
Age 18 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

18 year old Esme is from Paarl, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English fluently. She is a very tall girl who knows how to ride a bicycle and knows how to swim. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs, cats and other pets but keeps away from snakes! Esme is currently working at a pre-primary school where she helps care for children aged 4-7, she is also experienced with slightly younger children (from 1 yrs old and up) and this is the age group she is most comfortable with. She is also happy to care for multiple children. Esme is willing to help with light housework including cooking. She is an active girl who is described as a people's person; she truly loves children. Her hobbies include arts and crafts, cooking and singing.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Priscilla Thema
Nationality South African
Age Nearly 18 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Priscilla is nearly 18 years old and from Strand, South Africa. Her native language is English and she also speaks basic Afrikaans. She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. She is also happy to care for multiple children. Priscilla has loads of childcare experience and is comfortable caring for all age groups including little babies. She likes to swim, travel and read. She is willing to help with light housework including cooking. Priscilla's sister is also applying to be an au pair in Holland. Her details are listed below.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Rebecca Thema
Nationality South African
Age 25 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Rebecca is Priscilla's older sister and she is 25 years old and also from Strand, South Africa. Like her sister, her native language is English and she also speaks basic Afrikaans. She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. She is also happy to care for multiple children. She has loads of childcare experience and is comfortable caring for all age groups including little babies. She likes to play table tennis and enjoys going to church. She is willing to help with light housework including cooking dishes such as macaroni, rice and chicken dishes, lasagna, soups and salads. Rebecca is described as honest and hard working; she is a girl who is always smiling.. Her sister is also applying to be an au pair in Holland. Her details are listed above.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Carlynn Jade
Nationality South African
Age 19 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile Carlynn is another of our new South African candidates. She speaks both Afrikaans and English fluently. She knows how to swim and ride a bicycle and is happy to be placed with a family with dogs, cats or other smaller pets. She has cared for children aged 3 months up to 12 yrs old and is happy to care for all age groups, including a baby. She would rather not care for more than 1 or 2 children at the same time. Carlynn can cook and is happy to help with light housework. She is described as patient, responsible and mature. Carlynn is also flexible, honest and able to adapt to any given situation; qualities which will make her a great au pair.
Smoker She does not smoke but has smoked socially.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Yevgenia
Nationality Russian
Age 22
Available from end of June for 12 months.
Profile

(Yevgenia) or Zheny is a student from Russia, who is interested in taking a gap year in order to au pair in Holland. She has experience working with children 1-12 yrs old and this is the age group she is most confident with. She would prefer not to care for a little baby because she does not have any experience caring for this age group. She is happy to help with light housework and is able to cook. She speaks English to a good level and is interested in learning Dutch.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She has been placed.

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Name Alla Kuzmyk
Nationality Ukrainian
Age 22
Available from July 2005, depending on her visa, for 12 months.
Profile

Alla is one of our new candidates from the Ukraine. She is a last year student of Pedagogics and is interested in coming to Holland now that she has nearly finished her degree. Alla speaks English to a good level and has experience caring for young children. She is most experienced with children aged 1-12 yrs old and that is the age group she would like to care for . She is able to care for multiple children. She is happy to help with housework including cooking. Alla swims and knows how to ride a bike. She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. Her hobbies include studying languages, sports, swimming, horseback riding, drawing and designing clothes.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She has been placed.

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Name Nadia
Nationality South African
Age 24 yrs old
Available from August, visa permitting, for 12 months
Profile

Nadia is another of our new South African candidates. She is also from the Western Cape (Paarl) and her mother tongue is Afrikaans as well as speaking English fluently. She will be able to learn Dutch quickly. She has cared for children as young as 3 months old up to 12 yrs old, but she prefers children aged 0-8 yrs old. Nadia does not drive but she does know how to ride a bicycle and can swim. Nadia is happy to help with light housework (she is very neat and organized) and she likes to cook (it is one of her hobbies). She is described as compasionate and very understanding.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Natalya Lazarenko
Nationality Ukrainian
Age nearly 22
Available from August for 12 months.
Profile

Natalya is our newest candidate from the Ukraine. She is student at the Kiev National Linguistic University and is interested in coming to au pair in Holland after graduating. She has experience working with children of all ages, including babies and she is happy to care for a single child or mulitple children. Natalya speaks English to a good level (she works as an English tutor) as well as speaking sufficient Turkish. Natalya is not only an educated girl, she is also very active and loves her sports! She plays tennis, swims, cycles, volleybal and is passionate about football. Natalya is happy to help with light housework and is able to cook. She DRIVES.

Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments She has been placed.

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Name Clelia
Nationality Peru
Age 22
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Clelia is another of our wonderful new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level as well as having a basic grasp of French; she wants to learn Dutch. Clelia is currently working as a telephone operator and studies Englihs in the evenings. She is interested in taking a gap year to come to Holland. Clelia DRIVES and can ride a bicycle. She also knows how to swim. She has cared for children between the ages of 1-7 and this is the age group she feels comfortable with. She would prefer up to two children. Clelia is happy to help with housework and is able to cook (Peruvian and Japanese Dishes). She has done a first aid course. Her hobbies include going to the gym, dancing and listening to soft music. She is described as a responsible person who is very neat and well organized.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Araceli
Nationality Peru
Age 24
Available ASAP visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Araceli is our newest au pair plus candidate from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she also speaks English to a sufficient level. She does not drive but knows how to ride a bicycle and knows how to swim. Araceli has been working as a kindergarten teacher with children aged 4-7 yrs old and this is the age group she is most experienced with. Araceli is willing and able to help with some housework but would prefer not to do laundry or cooking. Her hobbies include singing, dancing, riding a bike and going swimming.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Odette
Nationality South African
Age 20
Available asap, visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Odette is an experienced childminder from South Africa. She has been working in a creche for over a year now and is extremely in being an au pair in Holland. Odette´s first language is Afrikaans and she also speaks English fluently. She is interested in learning Dutch. She is happy to help with housework, including cooking and she is able to cook a variety of dishes. She is fond of dogs and would be happy to be matched to a family with dogs but does not like cats. Odette does not swim but she does know how to ride a bicycle. She has experience working with small children and also has a little brother herself that she looks after constantly. She is experienced with children aged 3 months up to 10 yrs old (her brother is 7) and is able to care for all age groups as well as any number of children. Odette is a quiet girl initially but warms up to you quickly. She is hardworking and has a great, outgoing personality with a warm smile.

Smoker She does does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Rachelle
Nationality South African
Age 25 yrs old
Available June 2005, visa permitting, for 12 months
Profile

Rachelle is another of our new South African candidates. She is from a small town 300 Kilometers north of Cape Town. Her mother tongue is Afrikaans and she also speaks English fluently. She is extremely experienced in childcare having worked at a daycare centre and then starting one of her own. Rohcelle has cared for children aged 0 and older and this is the age group she is most comfortable with. She is happy to care for a baby and is confident enough to consider a family with 3 or 4 children. She knows how to how to ride a bicycle and can swim and she truly loves kids. She is happy to help with light housework including being able to cook South African dishes.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Sharon
Nationality South African
Age nearly 23 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

22 yr old Sharon is one of our new au pairs and she is from a suburb outside of Cape Town, South Africa. Her native language is Afrikaans but she speaks English fluently and she should be able to learn Dutch very quickly. She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. She is also happy to care for multiple children (3 or more!). Sharon knows how to swim and can ride a bicycle but does not drive. She has experience caring for children aged 1-12 yrs old but is also willing to care for a baby. Sharon is more than willing to help with light housework including cooking dishes such as pasta, rice and chicken dishes and vegetables (which she feels should always be included when cooking for kids). Her hobbies include sports, singing and reading. She is described as loyal, committed and goal oriented.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Zhudeed
Nationality South African
Age 19 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

19 yr old Zhudeed is from Cape Town. Her first language is English but she also speaks Afrikaans which should enable her to learn Dutch quickly. Zhudeed is not that fond of pets (she is allergic) and would prefer a family without pets. She knows how to swim and ride a bicycle and is happy to be placed with a family but does not drive. Zhudeed is quite experienced when it comes to childcare. She has worked in a Sunday school, has been an assistant teacher at a pre-school and has done voluntary worked. She has cared for children aged 1 up to 12 yrs old and is happy to care for children in that age group. She would rather not care for more than 2 children at the same time. Zhudeed would consider a family with a baby or a family with 3 children under certain circumstances. She is more than happy to assist with light housework pertaining to the children in her care. Zhudeed also knows how to cook. Her hobbies inlcude art, music, drama, dance, singing and she also likes to swim. She is described as very bubbly and friendly.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Leandi
Nationality South African
Age 19 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Leandi is another of our new South African candidates. She is from Cape Town and she is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English fluently. Leandi is learning how to drive, knows how to swim and ride a bicycle and is happy to be placed with a family with cats or other smaller pets. She has cared for children aged 1 up to 12 yrs old and is happy to care for children in that age group. She would rather not care for more than 1 or 2 children at the same time. Leandi is able to assist with light housework. Leandi does not like cats but is happy to be placed with a family with dogs or other pets.

Smoker She does not smoke and really dislikes smoking
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Gaynor
Nationality South African
Age 24 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months
Profile

Gaynor is another of our new South African candidates. She is from the Stellenbosch (Western cape) area and she speaks Afrikaans and English fluently as well as having a basic grasp of French. Gaynor drives, knows how to swim and ride a bicycle and is happy to care for pets. She has cared for children aged 3 months up to 12 yrs old and is happy to care for all age groups, including a baby. She will care for any number of children and will also care for a newborn. Gaynor likes to cook home made meals. She is happy to help with other housework as well, including ironing. Her hobbies include socialising with friends, music and childcare, as well as making her own aromatherapy and health care products. Gaynor is described as gentle, caring and friendly.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Lindi
Nationality South African
Age 21 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

21 year old Lindi is originally from Jo'burg, South Africa but now lives near Cape Town. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English fluently and wants to learn Dutch. She is happy to be placed with a family with cats but is scared of dogs. Lindi has done a care giving course and has quite a lot of experience working with children of all ages. She is happy to care for any number of kids. She is also able to assist with light housework including cooking. Lindi has done a first aid course. She is a helpful girl who likes working with the disabled, likes her sports (swimming, netball, athletics) as well as reading. Lindi would like to go to nursing college after completing her year as an au pair.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Selene
Nationality Peru
Age 24
Available ASAP visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile Selene is our newest au pair plus candidate from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she also speaks English fluently as well as some French and Italian. She was an Au Pair in America for one year where she worked with two young children (two little girls that were 3 and 1 1/2 yrs old). She is now interested in being an au pair in Holland. Selene is a confident driver and also knows how to swim and ride a bicycle. Selene also has a lot of baby sitting experience and plenty of experience working with babies. She is also a teacher by profession and able to care for older children. She is happy to care for all age levels and is not bothered by having 2-3 children in her care. Selene will help with housework but is not a great cook (although happy to learn) and would prefer not to iron. Her hobbies include music, reading, dancing, going to the library and going for walks.
Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Sara
Nationality Peru
Age 19
Available from July 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

19 yr old Sara is from Lima, Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level as well as having a basic grasp of German. She would like to learn Dutch. Sara has loads of babysitting experience and is happy to care for all age groups from infants up to 4 yrs old (most of her experience has been with babies and toddlers). She is happy to care for multiple children and has done an early intervention childcare course. Sara likes pets and has no problems accepting a family with pets. She is a able to cook and is also willing to help with housework. Sara does not drive but does know how to swim and ride a bicycle. Her hobbies include jogging, swimming, reading and keeping active both indoors and outdoors. Sara likes enjoying life to the fullest, loves nature and is a very outgoing and funny person. She truly loves children.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Melissa
Nationality South African
Age 19 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile Melissa is another of our new South African candidates. She is from Cape Town area and she speaks Afrikaans and English fluently. She has just finished her matric schooling and is ready to go overseas for a year. She knows how to swim and ride a bicycle and is happy to care for pets. She has cared for children aged 3 months up to 7 yrs old and would most like to care for this age group, including a baby. She has cared for 3 children at once and we feel that she would be able to care for up to 3 children once in Holland. Melissa is happy with housework as well, including ironing and cooking (she can make pasta). Her hobbies include going swimming or to the park with the kids in her care, danicing, going to the ocean and having fun.
Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Ester
Nationality South African
Age 20 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

20 year old Ester is from the Western Cape, South Africa. Her mother tongue is Afrikaans and she also speaks English. Ester has cared for babies as well as slightly older children and is happy to care for 1 or 2-3 children between the ages of 3 months old up to 4 yrs old. She is also able to help with housework and knows how to cook. Her hobbies include dancing and reading. Ester is a little bit shy at first but will warm up quickly. Her sister au paired in Belgium and that inspired Ester to apply for a position in Holland. Her sister is now in the au pair PLUS program (her name is Ruth) and is also looking for a host family in Holland. Ester does not swim or drive but does know how to ride a bicycle.

Smoker She smokes socially
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Elizabeth
Nationality Peru
Age 23
Available from July 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Elizabeth is an au pair plus candidate from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she also speaks English to a good level. Since the age of 18, Elizabeth has been working with children. She initially worked as an assistant at a primary school and curently works as an English teacher. She has experience with all age groups including being able to care for a little baby. The age group she is most experienced and comfortable with is therefore from newborn up to 12 yrs old and she is happy to care for any number of children. Elizabeth is willing and able to help with housework and also knows how to cook. Her hobbies include singing, dancing, riding a bike, reading playing volleball and going swimming. She is described as an active person with good organizational skills and a good rapport with children.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Shine
Nationality South African
Age 21 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Shine is another of our South African candidates. She is also from the Western Cape (Stellenbosch) and her mother tongue is Afrikaans. Shine also speaks English fluently. She will be able to learn Dutch quickly. She has cared for children aged 5 and up, but she is also happy to care for children aged 1 and up. She would prefer not to care for a baby. She would be able to care for 1- 3 children. Shine does not drive but knows how to ride a bicycle, she also knows how to swim. Her hobbies include reading, playing soccer and softball and being outdoors. She is happy to help with light housework but would prefer not to cook for the whole family. She is described as understanding and patient, mature and reliable.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Jeandre
Nationality South African
Age 22 yrs old
Available from August 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

22 year old Jeandre is from Bloemfontein, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English (Afrikaans is her mother tongue). She is interested in learning Dutch. She does not drive but does swim and knows how to ride a bicycle. She is happy to be placed with a family with pets. Jeandre comes from a large and close knit family and has an older brother and sister as well as a younger brother. She has worked in the UK (hospitality) and has been a live in nanny with a family with a 3 yr old daughter in South Africa. She also has experience babysitting young children. Jeandre is happy to look after children 6 months or older. She is able to care for mulitple children and is able to help with light housework including cooking light meals. Her hobbies inlude reading, singing art, and learning about other countries. Jeandre enjoys doing arts and crafts with the children in her care. She is described as being patient, loving and kind, as well as being a good communicator.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Joslyn
Nationality South African
Age 22
Available ASAP visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Joslyn is another of our new au pair PLUS girl from South Africa and also from Pietermaritzburg. She was an au pair in America and is now interested in being an au pair in Holland. She holds a valid driver´s license and can drive an automatic and a manual shift car. She speaks English fluently (it is her mother tongue) and has a good knowledge of Afrikaans which should help her speak Dutch quickly (which she would like to learn). She is happy to help with housework, including cooking but would prefer not to iron or do heavy houswork. She would most like to care for up to 3 children although in America she cared for 4 children 10, 8, 7 and a 9 month old baby. She is therefore quite capable of working with older children or a baby. She swims and knows how to ride a bicycle. Joslyn is happy to accept a family with pets. Her hobbies include listening to music, baking, swimming and reading. Her references are excellent.

Smoker She is a very light social smoker who only smokes when she goes out..
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Claudia
Nationality Peru
Age 22
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Claudia is another of our wonderful new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a sufficient level as well as having a basic grasp of German, which should help her learn Dutch. Claudia is currently working as a receptionist after having finished her degree in computer science, and is interested in taking a gap year to come to Holland. Claudia DRIVES but cannot ride a bicycle. She also knows how to swim. She has cared for children between the ages of 1-7 and this is the age group she feels comfortable with, she would also be willing to care for a baby or a newborn. She would prefer up to two children. Claudia is happy to help with housework and is able to cook. She has done a first aid course. Her hobbies include all sorts of outdoor activities, reading, listening to music, going on trips, drawing and painting, meeting new people, travelling and learning about other cultures. She is interested in tourism and hotel management. Claudia is described as an outgoing and sociable person, who is independent, responsible and pro active. Claudia really loves children and that comes through in her file.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Roshell
Nationality South African
Age 18 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

18 year old Roshell is from Durban, South Africa. Her mother tongue is English and she also speaks basic Afrikaans. Roshell has spent the last 4 years working in a creche during her summer breaks and other holidays and is therefore quite experienced in childcare. She has also worked with multiples and is able to work with babies as well as older children. She is happy to care for any number of children and is also able to help with housework. Roshell is of Indian heritage and can cook Indian dishes. Her hobbies and interests include a love for other cultures and traditions. Roshell likes to watch movies and listen to music in her free time. Although Roshell does not swim or drive, she does know how to ride a bicycle. Roshell is very neat and well organized. She is described as being patient and understanding, with a strong love for little children.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Iris
Nationality Peru
Age 20
Available from July 2005 visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

20 yr old Iris is another of our outstanding new au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a good level. She is happy to care for all age groups from one years old and up to eight years old and would also consider caring for a baby. She does not mind the number of children in her care and is happy to care for multiple children or just for one. She is a able to cook and is also more than willing to help with housework. Iris has been working at an orphanage and has loads of childcare experience. She is really a very qualified child minder. Iris DRIVES, knows how to ride a bicycle and swimming is one of her hobbies. Her other hobbies include music and reading. She is neat and well organized. Iris is a great candidate who really loves to work with children.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Susie
Nationality South African
Age 24 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

24 year old Susie is from Strand, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English fluently. Susie comes from a really large family (8 siblings) and is the second oldest daughter. Susie does not drive or swim but can ride a bicycle. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs but does not like cats. Susie is a very nurturing person who has worked with the elderly as well as having worked at a creche. She has experience with all ages and is happy to care for multiple children. She is also able to assist with light housework including cooking. Susie has done a first aid course. She is a sporty girl who loves her volleyball, netball and going to the gym. Because Susie is such a caring person, we think she would be a great au pair.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Diane Lotz
Nationality South African
Age 25
Available ASAP visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Diane is another of our new au pair PLUS girl from Durban, South Africa. She was an Au Pair in America where she cared for children aged 0-3 and she is now interested in being an au pair in Holland. She is the oldest of 3 children and has a little 6 year old brother. She speaks English fluently (it is her mother tongue) and has a basic knowledge of Afrikaans. Diane holds an Au Pair Care certificate, she DRIVES (and has experience driving on the right hand side of the road) swims and knows how to ride a bicycle. She is happy to help with housework, including cooking (stews, curries, vegetables, roasts etc). She is happy to care for any number of children (including a disabled child) and is comfortable with all ages from baby up to teenagers. She is happy to accept a family with pets. Her hobbies include sports such as soccer and basketball, being oudoors (camping, sight seeing) as well as music and movies. She is described as someone who adapts quickly to new circumstances, reliable, hard working and dependable. Her references are excellent.

Smoker She smokes socially
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Shelenar
Nationality South African
Age 21
Available She is available from September 2005, visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment.
Profile

Shelenar is another of our au pair PLUS girl from Durban, South Africa. She was an au pair in America and also worked in a creche. She is now interested in being an au pair in Holland. She holds a valid driver´s license and can drive an automatic and a manual shift car. She speaks English fluently but she also speaks Afrikaans to a good level. She is happy to help with housework, including cooking for the children in her care. She would most like to care for up to 3 children and she can care for all ages, including babies, toddlers, school age children and pre-teens and teenagers. Her hobbies include reading, taking long walks and going for picnics as well as doing karate. She is described as having excellent communication skills and is hard working and able to work under pressure.

Smoker She does does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Lesley - Ann
Nationality South African
Age nearly 25 yrs old
Available from August 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Lesley-Ann is from Cape Town, South Africa. She is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English (Afrikaans is her mother tongue). She is interested in learning Dutch. She does not drive but does know how to swim and ride a bicycle. She is happy to be placed with a family with dogs or cats or other pets (she herself has a dog , a cat, two budgies and chicken!). Lesley-Anne has cared for children aged 0-12 yrs and is happy to care for children these ages. Most of her experience has been through babysitting . The maximum number of children that she would like to care for is 3. She is also able to assist with light housework and knows how to cook (pasta, curries, fries etc.). Her hobbies include building puzzles, listening to music, singing and she also enjoys watching movies. She is described as fun to be around and very helpful. Lesley-Ann obviously loves all creatures great or small!

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Nadia Hernandez
Nationality Peru
Age nearly 22
Available a.s.a.p. visa permitting, she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Nadia is another of our au pairs from Peru. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she speaks English to a sufficient level. Nadia is currently studying System engineering at University but is interested in taking a gap year to come to Holland. Nadia does not drive but does ride a bicycle and she knows how to swim. She has cared for children since 2000 and has experience with babies and toddlers up to the age of 4 and this is the age group she feels comfortable with, including being able to care for a newborn. She would prefer 1 or perhaps two children. Nadia is happy to help with housework and is able to cook, she does not want to clean bathrooms or do heavy housework. Nadia has done a first aid course and a childcare course. Her hobbies include reading, listening to music, playing volleyball, going to the beach or the park and getting to know new places. Her references describe her as a responsible person who is creative and nurturing with the children in her care.

Smoker She smokes socially.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Dita
Nationality Czech republic
Age 20
Available from September 2005; she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Dita is our newest Czech candidate. She is an all round candidate who is happy to care for all ages and is also able to care for a baby and smaller children. She speaks English to a good level and is interested in learning Dutch. Her hobbies swimming, dancing, singing, gardening (she is studying gardening) and playing with children. Dita has cared for baby twins and is happy to help with most household chores. She is not much of a cook however and would prefer not to do all the laundry for a family (ironing is not a problem though). Dita drives (and is happy to drive in Holland), she swims and cycles.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Hanmari
Nationality South African
Age 18 yrs old
Available from January 2006 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Hanmari is another of our great South African candidates for 2006. She is from Kroonstad and she is bilingual and speaks both Afrikaans and English fluently. She is the oldest child and only daughter in a family of 5. She is learning how to drive, knows how to swim and ride a bicycle and is happy to be placed with a family with pets. Hanmari has a passion for life and a great sense of humour. She adores children and is really looking forward to caring for them while in Holland. She does not mind the number of children in her care and would do well with children of all ages. She is able to assist with light housework including cooking light meals. Her references feel that she has an exceptional way of working with children and that they respond well to her.

Smoker She does not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Allison
Nationality American living in Australia
Age 19
Available From September 2005, she can make a 6-12 month commitment.
Profile

Our Australian agent has sent us a lovely American candidate. Allison moved to Australia 10 month ago to work as an au pair for a single dad with 3 small children. She is now ready to extend her childcare experience by coming to Holland to work as an AU PAIR plus. Allison comes from a large family and has a number of younger sisters (her youngest sister is just 9 years old). Allison has already done a lot of travelling and would love to find a family in Holland that will show her a little more of Europe. Hobbies for Allison include painting, music, reading, travelling, sports (football, basketball, basebally, volleyball and golf) as well as socializing and meeting new people. Allison has cared for children of all ages and is flexible as to where she is placed. She is happy to help with all houseduties pertaining to the children in her care.

Smoker she soes not smoke
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Ieva
Nationality Lithuanian
Age 20
Available from June 20th 2005; she can make a 12 month commitment
Profile

Ieva is another of our new Lithuanian candidates. She is a student who is majoring in Social work and Psychology and she is interested in taking a gap year to be an au pair in Holland. She has spent previous summers babysitting children and has most of her experience caring for children 0-1 and 4-12 yrs. She is happy to care for all ages however and would like to care for 1-2 children. Ieva knows how to cook a variety of dishes and is happy to help with light housework. She speaks English to a good level as well as some German and is interested in learning Dutch. Ieva knows how to ride a bicycle and swim but does not drive. Her hobbies include cycling, reading books and she has a keen interest in astrology.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Svetlana
Nationality Slowakian
Age 24 yrs old
Available for 12 months from August 1st 2005.
Profile Svetlana is our newest au pair from Slowakia. She speaks German to a good level and some English (she was an au pair in Germany). She is interested in learning Dutch. She is interested in working with children 1-10 yrs old and has plenty of experience working with younger children especially. She would prefer to be placed in a larger city or town but would also consider a more rural location. She is able and willing to help with light housework including cooking, baking, ironing, vacuuming, doing laundry and cleaning up. She swims and knows how to ride a bicycle.
Smoker She is a non smoker.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Humbulani
Nationality South African
Age 20 yrs old
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Humbulani is another of our new South African candidates. She is from Durban and she speaks English to a good level. She has a background in nursing and has been to nursing college. Humbulani drives, swims and knows how to ride a bicycle. She has younger twin brothers that she has cared for and she also has experience caring for other people's children. Humbulani is happy to care for all ages including babies and teenagers (her brothers are now 15). She is not daunted by caring for multiple children and will consider a family with 3 or more children. She cooks and is happy to help with cleaning and other housework. Her hobbies include playing volleball, tennis, basketball and other sports, she also likes reading.

Smoker She does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.

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Name Gosego
Nationality Botswanian
Age 20 (nearly 21)
Available from July 2005 for 12 months visa permitting
Profile

Gosego is our second au pair girl from Botswana. Her mother tongue is English and she speaks some German which should help her learn Dutch. quickly. Gosego has an 11 yr old brother who is disabled and she has cared for him since she was in her teens. She has experience working with babies and older children up to the age of 12 and is happy to care for multiple children. She is experienced when it comes to housework and is happy to help out, including cooking and she is able to cook a variety of dishes. She is fond of pets and would be happy to be matched to a family with pets. She is interested in becoming an au pair because she loves children and because she is interested in learning a different language and in experiencing a different culture. Gosego is a very bubbly person with a great sense of humour. Her hobbies include music and travelling as well as shopping and playing with children.

Smoker She does does not smoke.
Comments

She has been placed.