AUPAIR Profiles

Last updated: 17 May 2012

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Name Demi Hagenbach Nationality Australian Age 19 years old Available July 2012 for 12 months Profile Demi is one of our new Aussie candidates. She is one of 4 sisters and a middle child. Demi is a fun loving, hardworking young girl who likes to explore new places. She likes keeping fit, going to the beach and listening to music. She has experience caring for children of all ages and is able to care for all ages. She is also happy to help with light housework. Demi is very flexible and happy to adapt to her new host fmaily. She has been to boarding school and is mature and independent for her age. She would prefer a family with up to 2 children. Smoker non smoker Comments She is a vegetarian. She can be placed as a nanny or an au pair on a working holiday visa. She has been placed.

Name Rebecca Waltisbunl Nationality Australian Age 18 yrs old Available June 2012 for 12 months Profile Rebecca is one of our new Aussie candidates. She has worked at a child care center with children aged 8 months to 5 yrs old and has studied childcare. Rebecca speaks native English and basic German and would like to learn Dutch. She is first aid certified. Rebecca has experience taking care of infants as well as older children and is happy to consider all ages but is most qualified to work with under 5s. She is able to help with light housework including laundry and cooking basic meals. Rebecca is described as fun and outgoing. Hobbies for her include dancing, singing, playing sports and acting. She has one brother and is from a closeknit family. Rebecca swims and cycles but does not drive. Smoker non smoker Comments She will arrive on a working holiday visa.

Name Gemma Owen Nationality Australian Age 22 yrs old Available June 2012 for 12 months Profile Gemma is our new and amazing Junior Nanny from Australia. She is the oldest daughter in a family with 3 girls and speaks native English. Gemma drives, cycles and swims. She would love to learn Dutch. Gemma is a happy, healthy and social young lady who is very active. She has a number of hidden talents such as cooking . Gemma has childcare experience with all ages and is happy to take care of multiple children She is happy to help with light housework and is looking for a happy active family with a similar life style. Gemma has lived on her own and is very independent. She has also travelled both in Asia and Europe. Gemma loves the outdoors and likes to go camping, swimming go for walks or go riding. She also has a passion for sports! Smoker non smoker Comments She is part of our junior nanny program and will arrive on a working holiday visa. She is being considered.

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Name Alexa Engel Nationality South African Age 23 years old Available ASAP for 12 months Profile Alexa is a highly motivated and qualified au pair STAR from Cape Town. She cycles and swims but does not drive. Alexa is fully bilingual English/Afrikaans and would love to learn Dutch or perhaps Spanish. She is very independent and has studied Educare. Alexa has loads of practical experience with children of all ages and is able to care for a little baby as well as older children and is able to care for multiple children at once. She is first aid certified. Alexa cooks and is happy to help with all light house work. She likes dogs but is allergic to cats. Hobbies for this experienced child minder include reading, swimming, cycling and she really likes to teach children new skills. Smoker Only social Comments She will need a MVV in order to come to Holland. She is part of our au pair STAR program. She is allergic to cats.

Name Tiffany Terblanche Nationality South African Age 20 yrs old Available October 2012 for Belgium for 12 months Profile Bubbly Tiffany is a natural born child minder; children simply adore her and that shines through her file. Tiffany drives, cycles and swims and speaks both Afrikaans (mother tongue) and English fluently. She speaks Dutch and would love to learn French. Tiffany is an au pair PLUS who is currently au pairing in Holland and caring for 4 children aged 0-6 yrs old. She has experience caring for children as young as 3 months up to 8 years old and this is the age group she is most comfortable with. She is an experienced housekeeper and a good cook who is happy to help out, clean and cook some great meals for her new family. Tiffany likes pets and will certainly help care for them. Hobbies for this au pair PLUS include being creative, playing sports and she enjoys doing hair/nails. She is described as very easy going and friendly and her references and reports are excellent. Smoker She smokes socially (only when she goes out) Comments She will need an MVV. She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU. She is an au pair PLUS for BELGIUM.

Name Delisile Patricia Ngwenya Nationality South African Age Nearly 20 yrs old Available asap for 12 months Profile Delisile is a South African au pair STAR and speaks English fluently. She cycles and swims but does not drive. Delisile is from a big family and has experience caring for children of all ages. She was a live-in nanny in South Africa and is now ready to spread her wings! Delisile is described as very happy, outgoing with a lot of patience for the children in her care. Delisile knows how to cook and will help with light housework and is happy to learn tasks she is not familiar with. Delisile will stand her ground with the children in her care and will make sure that rules are enforced in a pleasant manner. She loves to read and be inspired and is also always up for playing a game. Smoker Non smoker Comments She will need an MVV. She is part of our au pair STAR program.

Name Bianca Monteiro Nationality South African Age nearly 19 yrs old Available ASAP for 12 months Profile Sweet Bianca is an Afrikaans and English speaking au pair from South Africa who would love to learn Dutch. She cycles and swims but does not drive. She has studied first aid and adores children. Bianca has experience caring for ages 1 and up and is willing to learn how to care for a baby (with a stay at home mom for instance). Bianca can help with light housework and can cook the basics (and is happy to help and learn!). She will accept a family with pets and will help care for them as she loves pets. Hobbies for this kind young lady include going swimming, drawing and arts & crafts and she likes to read. Bianca is described as initially shy but also very caring and trustworthy. Smoker non smoker Comments She is part of our au pair STAR program and will need an MVV. She is being considered.

Name Mahlet Admassu Nationality Ethiopian Age 23,5 yrs old Available ASAP in 2012 for 12 months Profile Mahlet is from Ethiopia and English to a good level. Her native tongue is Amharic. She is the youngest of 5 children and has one older sister and 3 older brothers. She has worked for two different families as a babysitter and has experience caring for children aged 1-7 and would also consider caring for a baby as well as a special needs child. She is willing to help with light housework and will be happy to learn tasks that she is not familiair with. She does not like cooking and would rather not cook for her host family. She likes pets and would be happy to care fot them. She enjoys music and culture, movies and is an easy going person. She does not cycle, drive nor swim. Smoker non smoker Comments She will need an MVV. She is being considered.

Name Sasha-Leigh Jordan Nationality South African Age 20 yrs old Available August 2012 for 12 months Profile Sasha-Leigh is a Cape Town au pair STAR who cycles and swims and is learning how to drive. Her native tongue is English and she also speaks Afrikaans to a good level and would like to learn Dutch. Sasha-Leigh is very creative and likes to do arts & crafts as well as needle point. She has two much younger half-siblings and has cared for children aged 4 months and up. She is happy to help with light housework and knows how to cook (she enjoys it and also likes to bake). She likes pets and will look after them. Sasha-Leigh is described as very giving and helpful; great qualities for an au pair. She truly loves children and has been caring for them since she was a teenager. Smoker non smoker Comments She is part of our au pair STAR program and will need an MVV. She is learning how to drive and once she gets her license she will be able to drive for 6 months in the EU. She has been placed.

Name Michelle Brinkhuis Nationality South African Age 19 years old Available 1 April 2012 for 12 months Profile Michelle is an au pair star who speaks English and Afrikaans fluently and would also like to learn Dutch. Along with having a passion for children, she has no problem in caring for any family pets and also enjoys cycling and swimming. Michelle also enjoys cooking and shopping. She will gladly help cook meals for the family and will help with any house hold chores. She has experience caring for children of all ages and has no preference as to how old the children of the host family are. Michelle is a warm hearted, confident girl and is hoping to work for a family that she can feel a part of. Smoker Social smoker, but will quit if need be. Comments She is part of our au pair STAR program and will need an MVV. She has her drivers licence and will be able to drive for 6 months in the EU.

Name Mpumi Portia Mbuyisa Nationality South African Age 21 yrs old Available ASAP 2012 for 12 months Profile Mpumi is from South Africa. She speaks English fluently and basic Afrikaans. She would like to learn more languages. Mpumi swims and knows how to cycle, she does not drive. She has experience caring for children under the age of 7, including a baby and she would probably do best with children that are younger. She understands children very well and really knows how to keep them happy and play with them. Mpumi is able to help with light housework and knows how to cook just about everything. She likes dogs but is scared of cats. Hobbies for this active girl include going swimming and she likes to sing. She enjoys being indoors as well as outdoors. She studied hospitality at school and also did canoeing which she greatly enjoyed! Smoker non smoker Comments She will need an MVV.

Name Kamantha Naidoo Nationality South African Age 22 yrs old Available June 2012 for 12 months Profile Kamy is one of our new girls from South Africa. Her native language is English and she also has a basic grasp of Afrikaans and would like to learn Dutch and Spanish. Kamy cycles and swims but does not drive. She is an educated girl who is currently studying Law but would like to take some time off to become an au pair. She has childcare experience caring for babies and older children and is happy to consider all ages. She has done a first aid course. Kamy is happy to help with light housework pertaining to the children in her care. She is also a good cook who can make Indian, English and Chinese dishes. She enjoys a clean home. She would prefer a family without cats. Hobbies for Kamy include reading, dancing, swimming and she enjoys drama and acting. She is described as extraverted and outgoing with an easy going attitude. Smoker very social smoker (only when she goes out) Comments She will need an MVV.

Name Imrana Khan Nationality South African Age 23 years old Available June 2012 for 12 months Profile Imrana is one of our new au pair STAR girls from Durban. She drives and cycles but does not swim. Her native tongue is English and she would like to learn Dutch. Imrana is mature and has lived on her own. She is muslim and does not eat pork. Imrana has experience caring for children of different ages, including a baby and is happy to care for all ages. She likes to cook and is able to help with light housework. She is happy to accept a family with pets. Hobbies for her include listening to music, dancing, reading and travelling. She is described as very funny and extroverted. Smoker non smoker Comments She is part of our au pair STAR program and will need an MVV.

Name Robyn Pelser Nationality South African Age 22 yrs old Available ASAP in 2012 for 12 months Profile Robyn is a new South African au pair STAR from a small town in the North West Province. Her native language is Afrikaans and she also speaks English fluently. She would like to learn Dutch and should pick it up easily. She is learning how to drive, cycles and swims. She has experience caring for children of all ages, starting with an 8 month old baby. She is able to care for multiple children and for all ages. Robyn has studied first aid. She is happy to help with light housework and is a good cook who also enjoys baking (She makes a mean lasagna!). Robyn loves pets, has dogs of her own and would not mind caring for them. She is a creative girl who likes to make quilts, do arts & crafts and also likes to read. She is described as responsible, loving and caring. Smoker Social smoker, busy quitting Comments She will need an MVV. She is part of our au pair STAR program.

Name Megan Morris Nationality South African Age 22 yrs old Available June 2012 for 12 months Profile Megan is a wonderful new au pair STAR girl from our Cape Town office; she drives, cycles and swims and is also very active. Megan speaks native Afrikaans and fluent English and is interested in learning Dutch. Megan is the eldest of two girls and is from a closeknit family. She is currently babysitting two small children and really loves it. She has experience caring for children aged 0-7 and is happy to care for multiple children. Megan is happy to accept a placement with a single mom. She will help with light housework and knows how to cook, in fact, she cooks 3 times a week at home. She is mildly allergic to cats but will accept a family with pets. Hobbies for her include dancing, singing, scrap booking and arts & crafts. She is described as very honest and loving with a will to please. Smoker Very light social smoker and happy to quit Comments She is an au pair STAR and will need an MVV. She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU. She is being considered.

Name Michelle Otto Nationality South African Age 21 yrs old Available June 2012 for 12 months Profile Michelle is our newest au pair STAR from Cape Town. She cycles and swims but does not drive. Michelle is fully bilingual English/Afrikaans and would like to learn Dutch and German. Michelle is currently studying (make-up and special effects) and would like to au pair once she graduates in June. She loves kids and has experience caring for children 3 and up but is happy to care for babies or younger children as well. She currently cares for two girls, 4 and 7 on a weekly basis. Michelle is a good cook who values healthy foods and trying out new recipes. She is neat and will help with light housework. She also loves animals. Hobbies for this creative girl include art and fashion but she also likes being outdoors and being active. She is described as responsible and fun loving. Smoker Non smoker Comments She will need an MVV. She is being considered.

Name Nadia Krouse Nationality South African Age 20 yrs old Available May 2012 for 12 months Profile Nadia is from the Western Cape. She cycles and swims but does not drive. Nadia is fully bilingual English/Afrikaans and would like to learn Dutch or German which should be easy for her. Nadia is one of 3 sisters. She has worked with children age 2 to 17 and would also consider caring for a baby. Nadia is happy to help with light housework. She is not a great cook however. Nadia is very neat and a bit of a perfectionist and likes a neat home. She loves pets and is happy to care for them. Hobbies for Nadia include reading, singing and playing board games. She is described as very hard working and sweet but she can be firm with the children in her care Smoker Social smoker Comments Nadia is part of our au pair STAR program. She will need an MVV.

Name Huidrie Marais Nationality South African Age Nearly 22 yrs old Available ASAP for 12 months Profile Huidrie is an amazing and very tall au pair STAR from Cape Town. She is fully bilingual English/Afrikaans and would love to learn Dutch (Afrikaans is her mother tongue so Dutch should come easily to her). Huidrie drives, cycles and swims and is also very sporty and good at ball sports. She is from a stable background and one of 4 children and has a good relationship with her family. Huidrie has a lot of childcare experience and has worked at a day centre with children aged 2-5 yrs old, she has worked as a nanny during her holidays and has a lot of babysitting experience as well. She is able to care for all ages. She has also worked with children with special needs (speech therapy as well as Asperges). Huidrie is happy to help with light housework but would prefer to focus on the children in her care. She knows how to cook the basics. She is happy to care for pets and likes a clean home. She is a perfectionist and can be impatient but is actually very patient with the children in her care. Huidrie is truly an exceptional candidate! Smoker non smoker Comments She will need an MVV. She is part of our au pair STAR program. Huidrie drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU. She has been placed.

Name Tigist Melese Nationality Ethiopian Age 24 yrs old Available August 2012 for 12 months Profile Tigist is another of our new Ethiopian candidates. She cycles but does not swim. Tigist speaks English to a good level and Ahmaric is her native tongue. She would like to learn Dutch and become more fluent in her English while being an au pair. Tigist is an educated young lady who is currently finishing off her BA in nursing. Both her parents are teachers and she is one of 4 sisters (she is the 2nd eldest). Tigist has cared for her siblings and has experience caring for her niece since birth (now 1 yrs old), she also has her nursing experience and is basically happy and able to care for children of all ages. Tigist is happy to help with light housework and knows how to cook, she is also very neat and especially enjoys a clean kitchen. She would be happy to care for pets. She is described as very patient, honest and sociable. Smoker non smoker Comments She will need an MVV. She has been placed.

Name Lynne Du Plessis Nationality South African Age 19,5 yrs old Available ASAP in 2012 for 12 months Profile Lovely Lynne is a new au pair STAR from Paarl in the Western Cape. She knows how to cycle but will need some practice and she is a confident swimmer. Lynne speaks Afrikaans/English and would love to learn Dutch. She is from a stable background and has one sister. Hobbies for her include cooking and baking and she likes to sing. She has cared for children aged 3 and up but would be happy to consider slightly younger children (under the right circumstances). Lynne has studied first aid as part of our au pair training and is happy to help with light housework. She knows how to cook (mostly pasta's and stews) and likes a neat and clean home. She is happy to care for pets. Lynne is described as someone who really appreciates live and what has been given to her! Smoker social smoker Comments She will need an MVV.

Name Megan Pasierbek Nationality South African Age 20 yrs old Available ASAP for 12 months Profile Megan is one of our new applicants from Cape Town. She is an au pair STAR who speaks Afrikaans and English fluently and would like to learn Dutch. Megan is a self-driven, disciplined and definitely a hard worker. She drives, cycles and swims. She has lived on her own and is independent. Megan has experience caring for 3 children aged 1-5 and has also cared for older children. She does not want to care for a small baby. She is happy to be placed with a single mom or dad. Megan has studied first aid. She is also a godo cook and happy to help with light housework. Megan likes pets and would be happy to care for them. Hobbies for this trustworthy girl include playing soccer, doing boardgames, she loves animals, likes to hike, go diving, likes fashion and also enjoys sketching and painting. She is very committed to the au pair program in Holland. She is energetic and we know that she will be a great au pair. Smoker non smoker Comments She will need an MVV. Megan drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU. She is part of our au pair STAR program.

Name Kirsty Robinson Nationality South African Age 18,5 yrs old Available ASAP 12 months in 2012 Profile Kirsty is a new au pair STAR from a farm in a small town in South Africa. Her native language is English and she also speaks Afrikaans to a good level and would like to learn Dutch. She is currently busy obtaining her driver's license, knows how to cycle and swims as often as she can. Kirsty is from a solid family background; her father is a business consultant and her mother a musician and she has a younger teenage brother. Kirsty has just finished high school and has many passions in life; she loves to cook and bake, adores children and is crazy about animals and pets. She has experience caring for underprivileged kids aged 1-8 as well as babysitting 12 yr old twin boys and she is happy to care for children aged 1 and up. She is happy to help with light housework and because she loves to cook and bake, she would be happy to be placed with a family who require someone who knows how to cook. Her interests include arts and design, technology, outdoor sports, hiking and photography. She is described as mature and responsible as well as friendly and considerate. Smoker non smoker Comments She is part of our au pair STAR program and will need an MVV. She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU.

Name Nicci Thompson Nationality South African Age 21 yrs old Available ASAP 2012 for 12 months in BELGIUM Profile Nicci is one of our own stunning au pair PLUS girls from South Africa. She has just finished a successful year as an au pair in The Netherlands, where she cared for 3 boys aged 2-7. Nicci really has loads of childcare experience and loves children, she is able to care for babies as well as older children. Nicci speaks native Afrikaans and good English and Dutch. She drives, cycles and swims. She has studied first aid. Nicci is happy to help with light housework and can cook the basics (pasta and stampot!). She will care for pets. Nicci's hobbies include reading, listening to music, riding bikes (including quad bikes) and taking care of children! She is described as friendly, kind, well mannered, loving and very trustworthy. Her references are excellent. Smoker non smoker Comments She is an au pair PLUS girl for Belgium only. She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU.

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Name Lucie Skaloudava Nationality Czech Age 22 yrs old Available SUMMER : May 25th for 3 months Profile Lucie is a summer au pair from the Czech republic. She sepaks English and German and has also studied Dutch for two years. She enjoys cycling, swimming as well as cooking and music. Lucie has experience caring for children aged 1 and up and has some experience with babies as well but would prefer not to have sole care of a new born. She is happy to help with light housework and knows how to cook. Lucie drives and can do so without restrictions. Smoker non smoker Comments She is a summer au pair. She is being considered.

Name Nikolas Miklau Nationality Austrian Age 21 years old Available April 2012 for 12 months Profile Nikolas' first language is German, he also has good knowledge of English and can speak some French. He is very sporty and can cycle as well as swim. Nikolas has had relevant child care experience; he has been tutoring German to a 10 year old girl since last year September. For a period of two months he looked after two children aged 1 and 5 his responsibilities included playing with the children, feeding them and changing diapers. He also has cousins whom he visits regularly and has does regular babysitting for his neighbours. He is currently working as a paramedic in Austria. His hobbies inlcude playing games with children and playing various sports such as ice hockey, skiing and skating. He has no problem caring for any pets the family might have. Nikolas is very interested in getting to know another country and another culture, next to that he really enjoys working with children and views this opportunity as a perfect combination of the two! Smoker No Comments He can be placed as a nanny or au pair.

Name Adéla Jelínková Nationality Czech Age 21 years old Available June 2012 for 3 months Profile Adéla's native language is Czech but she also has a good understanding of English and a fair understanding of French. She is a sporty girl and enjoys wimming , pilates, aerobics, jogging as well as ice-hockey. She has had relevant child care experience in the form of au pairing in Ireland for a period of 3 months. She looked after three girls, aged 10 months, 4 and 11 years old. Furthermore, she babysits regularly for friends Smoker No Comments She can be placed as a nanny or an au pair. She is a summer candidate. She is being considered.

Name Magdalena Vrazelova Nationality Czech Age Nearly 23 yrs old Available Mid June 2012 for 12 months Profile Magda is from the Czech Republic and a wonderful sporty and intelligent candidate. Magda is very comfortable cycling and because she is so sporty, would not have any problems using a "bakfiets". Magda has experience caring for 1 yr old twins as well as having cared for a 4,5 yr old boy; she is happy to consider all ages but would prefer a family with babies/toddlers or with English speaking older children. Magda speaks English to a good level and is starting to learn Dutch. Hobbies for her include skiing, swimming, biking, rollerblading and aerobics. She also likes to read and cook. Magda is a vegetarian but is happy to prepare meat for her host family. She likes pets and would not mind caring for them either. All in all, Magda is a good all round candidate; mature, independent, patient and sweet. She is available for an interview. Smoker non smoker Comments She can be placed as an au pair PLUS or nanny. Magda is available for an interview. She is a vegetarian. She is being considered.

Name Amanda Leite Nationality Brazilian w EU passport Age 18 yrs old Available July 2012 for 12 months Profile Amanda cycles and swims. Her mother tongue is Portugese and she speaks good English. She has just graduated from high school and fills her time up by baby sitting as well as caring for her grandmother. Amanda has experience with children from the ages of 1 right up to 10 years old. She is willing to learn how to take care of babies. Amanda is happy to help with all household tasks and also knows how to cook. She loves animals and is an experienced dog walker! Amanda is easy going, communicative and calm. Smoker No Comments Amanda only eats fish and has a mild dust allergy. Amanda has an EU passport and can be placed as a junior nanny. She will not require an MVV. She has been placed.

Name Hana Tomsu Nationality Czech Age 19,5 yrs old Available SUMMER : June 25th for 2-3 months Profile Hana is another summer au pair from the Czech republic. She speaks moderate English, which she would like to improve and is currently studying economics at the University of Prague. Hana drives and swims and is sporty. She enjoys figure skating as well as theater and reading. She does not like pets and would prefer a pet free home. She is happy to help with light housework and knows how to cook. Hana has experience caring for babies as well as older children and is happy to care for up to 3 children. She does not want to be placed with a single dad but would certainly consider a single mom. Smoker non smoker Comments She is a summer candidate.

Name Hana Soukupova Nationality Czech Age 20 yrs old Available SUMMER : June 1st until September 20 2012 Profile Hana calls herself Hanka and she is another of our lovely summer au pairs from the Czech republic. Hanka speaks English to a good level (she studied it for 10 yrs) as well as German (fair). She does not smoke and would prefer a non smoking home. Hanka is sporty as well as musical (she plays the flute) and likes to go hiking, cycling and swim and do pilates in her spare time. She has experience caring for babies as well as older children and would consider all ages. Pets are no problem for her either (she does not like snakes however). She can cook and will help with light housework. She has worked in a hostel for 2 months in Germany and is very independent. Hanka is currently studying Economics and Management and would like to use her summer break to au pair in Holland. Smoker non smoker, she would prefer a non smoking home Comments She is a summer au pair. She is being considered.

Name Jana Knopova Nationality Czech Age nearly 20 yrs old Available SUMMER : June 15th for 3 months Profile Jana is also a summer au pair from the Czech republic. She speaks English to a good level, having studied it for 10 yrs, as well as Spanish. She drives, swims, likes pets, enjoys sports and dancing as well as travelling. She was an exchange student in the US and is currently studying Languages. She loves children and has experience with all ages including babies and older children and will take care of up to 3 children. She would prefer not to be placed in a single parent family. Jana is happy to help with light housework and likes pets. Smoker non smoker Comments She is a summer au pair and has been placed.

Name Zuzana Vavrdova Nationality Czech Age nearly 23 yrs old Available June 1st 2012 for 12 months Profile Zuzana is a candidate for BELGIUM. She speaks moderate French which she would like to improve as well as English to a good level. Zuzana is musical and plays the flute. She is an educated girl who has studied business. Zuzana likes pets and would be happy to care for them. She is able to care for children aged 2 and up. Zuzana drives and would be able to drive without restrictions. Smoker non smoker Comments She is an au pair for BELGIUM. She drives. She is being considered.

Name Laura Cordes Nationality German Age 19 yrs old Available August 2012 for 12 months Profile Laura is one of our new German candidates. Her native language is German and she also speaks English to a good level as well as basic Frnech and would like to learn Dutch. She has experience with children of all ages but would prefer to be placed with children aged 3 and up. Laura is a leader of a youth group (4 girls now aged 12) which she greatly enjoys. She also has some experience working in a kindergarten and has looked after her little sister since she was born (now 11 yrs old). Laura enjoys pets and has a dog and a cat of her own. She has studied first aid and has her driver's license and knows how to swim. She really loves to work with children and likes to spend time with them in her free time, as well as reading, socializing and shopping. Laura has always dreamed about spending a year in the Netherlands after her gymnasium and because she loves children, this would be the perfect opportunity for her. Smoker non smoker Comments She drives and can do so without restrictions. She is being considered.

Name Lydia Sandkuhl Nationality German Age 18,5 yrs old Available August 20th - December 2012 Profile Lydia is another of our new German candidates. She drives, cycles and swims and speaks native German as well as English to a good level. She would like to learn Dutch. Lydia has two older brothers and is currently finishing off school (design). She has experience caring for children as young as 6 months and would be happy to care for all ages. She has studied first aid. Lydia is happy to help with light housework and knows how to cook just about everything. She is lactose and fructose intolerant herself but that does not limit her in her cooking skills. She is happy to accept a family with dogs but would prefer a family without cats. Hobbies for Lydia inlcude playing piano, photography, dancing, singing and sewing (she is very creative). Smoker non smoker Comments She drives and can do so without restrictions. She is being considered.

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Name Anna Romanova Nationality Ukrainian Age 22 yrs old Available ASAP 2012 for 12 months Profile Anna is a lovely tall brunette from the Ukraine. She is 22 years old and can speak good English and a little bit of Polish. She loves animals and has a cat of her own, so she wouldn't mind taking care of pets. Anna can drive and swim and knows how to cycle. She has experience working with children between the ages of 1 year and 7 years old. During her free time Anna likes to cook, read and do arts&crafts. She is prepared to light housework and is willing to learn how to vacuum. Anna likes healthy food and likes to cook vegetables, fish and chicken. Anna is a very confident and outgoing girl. She's sweet and polite and very open. Smoker NON SMOKER Comments She will need an MVV. She can drive for 6 months in the EU.

Name Irina Stupak Nationality Ukranian Age 20 yrs old Available ASAP 2012 Profile Irina has had summer camp experience in America which has enabled her English to become good. Irina is currently studying teaching and wishes to specialise in Language and Literature. She has had diverse child care experience , and is willing to look after babies. She has completed a first aid course and is willing to help with light household activities as well as cooking meals. Irina is very fond of animals and so doesn't mind looking after any pets the family might have. Irina likes to cycle and dance in her spare time, she also enjoys horse riding as well as skating. Irina is looking forward to developing a relationship with the children as she wants to work with children in the future. Smoker No Comments She will need an MVV. She has been placed.

Name Diana De Richelie Nationality Ukranian Age 23 yrs old Available ASAP 2012 Profile Diana drives, cycles (will need practice) and swims. She speaks both English and French to a good level . She has completed a dimploma in economics and is a sporty girl who enjoys gymnastics. She has had experience with children from the ages of 3 through to 13 years old. She has completed a first aid course. She is willing to help with household tasks as well as learn to cook basic meals. She likes animals and has no problem caring for them. In her spare time she reads English and French books as well as playing the piano. She is looking forward to learning a new language as well as the cultural exchange. Smoker No Comments She will need an MVV. She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU.

Name Ekaterina Shcherbakova Nationality Russian Age 21 yrs old Available August 2012 for 12 months Profile Ekaterina cycles and swims. She speaks good English as well as very basic French. She is currently studying English and hopes to complete her study in 2014. She has had experience with children from the ages of 3 through to 6 and would prefer working with children aged between 4 and 12 years old. Ekatrina is willing to help with all household tasks as well as cooking meals and caring for the family pets. In her spare time she likes reading and skating and she takes dancing lessons. Ekatrina is responsible and friendly and looking forward to the cultural exchange. Smoker No Comments She will need an MVV.

Name Tetiana Nationality Ukrainian Age 23 yrs old Available ASAP for 12 months Profile Tetiana is our newest au pair PLUS. She au paired in the US for 12 months, where she cared for twin boys (babies, until 1,5 yrs old). Tetiana speaks English to a good level and would like to learn more languages. She drives and swims and knows how to cycle but will have to gain a bit more experience. Tetiana is an educated girl and has studied economics. She is currently working as a nanny. Tetiana has most of her childcare experience with children under the age of 7 and this is the age group she is most comfortable. She is more than happy to care for a baby or twins and she certainly has the experience! Tetiana can help with light housework and can cook Ukrainian dishes. She enjoys swimming, going for walks, music and reading. Pets are not a problem for her as she loves them as well. Tetiana is described as kind and honest and responsible. She is an experienced and mature au pair. Smoker non smoker Comments She is part of our au pair PLUS program and will need an MVV. Tetiana drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU

Name Anastasiia Dorosh Nationality Ukrainian Age 21 yrs old Available June 2012 for 12 months Profile Anastasiia is a not so tall girl from the Ukraine (1.55 m), she cycles and does not swim and is probably not tall enough for a "bakfiets". Her English is good and she speaks basic German and Greek and would love to learn Dutch. Anastasiia has most of her childcare experience with older children (she has done camp leadership for instance, as well as being a kid's animator at a hotel in Greece) and would prefer children aged 1 and up. She is happy to help with light housework and knows how to cook a number of dishes. She is also neat. Anastasiia is afraid of dogs but is happy to be placed with a family with cats or smaller pets. She loves to study languages, likes music, and really enjoys playing with children. She is described as responsible, creative, talkative and easy to get along with. Smoker non smoker Comments She will need an MVV.

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Name Catalina Suescun Gonzalez Nationality Colombian Age 20 yrs old Available ASAP for 12 months Profile Catalina lives in Bogóta, Colombia and is nearly 19 years old. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she can speak English to a good level . She would like to study English in order to increase her English level. Catalina is an educated and intelligent girl who is studying aircraft maintenance. She can drive and cycle and goes swimming every holiday. She has experience working with children between the ages of 1 year and 7 years old. She's prepared to do light housework and is willing to learn to iron, vacuum and pack the dishwasher. She can cook dishes with rice, meat, potatoes, pasta and eggs. She's willing to help out with the care of pets, such as feeding and walking a dog, but would prefer a family without cats. She likes to read, do arts&crafts and sing and make music. Catalina is a talkative, confident, open and outgoing girl. Smoker NON SMOKER Comments She will need an MVV. Catalina does not like cats. She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU.

Name Brenna Sant'Annia Nationality Brazilian Age 20 yrs old Available ASAP 2012, for 12 months Profile Brenna is from Brazil and speaks English as well as basic French. Her native language is Portugese. She drives, cycles and swims and is very creative with a good sense of humour. Brenna is able to care for all age groups, including a baby and would be happy to care for multilple children. She has studied to be a teacher and teaches children aged 3-5 at the moment. Brenna is happy to help with light housework and knows how to make snacks for the children in her care but will need to learn how to cook. She is neat and well organized and will help keep the house in order. Brenna likes pets and will help take care of them. Hobbies for this sweet au pair include reading, travelling and meeting new people. Smoker non smoker Comments She will need an MVV. She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU.

Name Walquirya Santos Nationality Brazilian Age 21 years old Available ASAP for 12 months Profile Walquirya has been studying English and views au pairing as the perfect opportunity to practice it, she is a native Portuguese speaker.Although cylcing isn't a regular activity for her in Sao Paulo, she is prepared to cycle for the host family. Walquirya has had diverse child experience. She cared for a girl from the age of one untill she was about 3. This involved feeding the child as well as bathing her and putting her to bed. She also cared for a cousin of hers for a year who, at the time was 9. She would pick him up from school, help him with his homework and prepare a meal for him. She is willing to look after children from the ages of 1 through to 12. Walquirya is also prepared to help with any household chores, within reason. She also has no problem with looking after the family pets. She enjoys playing educational games with children which help them improve their reasoning and develop their creativity. Walquirya is an independent girl and her hobbies include studying languages, listening to music, watching movies and visiting museums, she also enjoys cooking and baking. She is an honest, fun and caring person. She enjoys learning things from children and appreciates their admiration of and attention to smaller things. Smoker No Comments She will need an MVV.

Name Daiane Bauer Nationality Brazilian Age 24 years old Available ASAP in 2012 for 12 months Profile Daiane is a new candidate from Brazil. She has a marketing degree and is an educated girl who speaks sufficient English, native Portugese and basic Spanish. She would like to improve her English and learn Dutch. Daiane drives and cycles but does not swim. She has a lot of childcare experience as she has worked at a preschool for 18 months with children aged 4-5. She has also done babysitting, has experience with a baby and is able to care for all ages. Daiane has studied first aid and is happy to help with light housework. She is a good cook and enjoys it. She would prefer not to care for pets. She is described as pro-active, punctual and someone who is good at setting goals and reaching them. Smoker non smoker Comments She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU. She will need an MVV. She is being considered.

Name Ledi Yovani Diaz Mera Nationality Peruvian Age 25 years old Available ASAP for 12 months Profile Ledi calls herself Yovani and she is an au pair plus. She speaks Spanish fluently and English to a good level. This highly qualified candidate has had 2 years of experience as an au pair in the US where she cared for an infant and older children. She has been a care giver to children of varying ages and is happy to work with all ages as well as multiple children. She enjoys cycling, swimming and reading and is fond of baking and playing sports games with children. She is happy to help with all house hold chores. Yovani is described as a patient, hard working young lady, she is humble and easy going. She hopes to foster a respectfull, caring relationship between the host family and herself. Smoker No Comments She is part of our au pair PLUS program. She drives but can only do so for 6 months. Yovani will need an MVV. She is being considered.

Name Melissa Nicole Ortiz Nationality Ecuadorian Age 19 yrs old Available ASAP in 2012 for 12 months Profile Melissa is our newest candidate from Ecuador. She speaks English to a good level and native Spanish. Melissa drives, cycles and swims and believes in keeping fit and healthy through diet and exercise. She is an oldest child and is currently working in her family's business. Melissa loves children and has cared for children aged 2 and up. This is the age group she is most comfortable with. She would prefer a family with up to 2 kids at home. She has studied first aid and has a certificate from a childcare nursery. Melissa is happy to help with light housework and will learn the tasks she is not familiar with she would be happy to learn. She can cook healthy meals (salads/fish/chicken). Melissa is very neat and would prefer a family without pets. Hobbies for her include going to the gym, learning languages and travelling. Smoker non smoker Comments She will need an MVV. She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU.

Name Alejandra Henao Nationality Colombian Age 22 yrs old Available ASAP 2012 for 12 months Profile Alejandra is one of our new candidates from Colombia. She drives, cycles and swims and speaks English to a sufficient level. Alejandra's native language is Spanish and she would like to further improve her English language skills. She is currently studying Industrial Engineering at university and would like to au pair in Holland soon after. Alejandra loves children and has experience caring of little children and babies. She would most like a family with children up to the age of 7 as she has most of her experience with smaller children, babies and toddlers. She has studied first aid and is happy to help with light housework and knows how to cook basic meals. Alejandra is very neat. She will accept a family with dogs and cats. Her hobbies include listening to music and being with friends. Smoker non smoker Comments She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU. She will need an MVV. She is being considered.

Name Laura Marroquin Nationality Colombian Age 21 yrs old Available November 2012 Profile Laura is a new candidate from Colombia. She cycles and swims, this native Spanish speaker also speaks good English. Laura is currently studying Industrial Engineering and hopes to graduate in 2013. Laura has experience with young children and would prefer looking after children from the ages of 2 and up. Laura is willing to help with light housework as well as cooking- which she enjoys. Laura is very neat. She will accept a family with pets. Laura enjoys travelling and listening to music. She would like to learn other languages and enjoys playing sports. Laura is looking forward to the culutral exchange, she hopes to foster a respectful and tolerant relationship with her host family. Smoker No Comments She Will need an MVV.

Name Carolina Herrera (Yined) Nationality Colombian Age 23 yrs old Available July 2012 Profile Carolina is a lovely girl, she cycles and swims, her mother tongue is Spanish, she speaks English to a good level and also has sufficient knowledge of the French language. She hopes to complete her studies in French and English in 2013. She currently works as a pre-school teacher for children with special needs. Carolina has had experience with children from the ages of 1 right through to 12 year olds. She would prefer to work with children within that same age range. Carolina is willing to help with light housework. She knows how to cook and especially enjoys making desserts! She loves animals and would be more than happy to help care for them. Carolina is looking forward to the cultural exchange and of course playing and spending time with children! Smoker No Comments She will need an MVV.

Name Maria De Los Angeles Cruz Nationality Nicaraguan Age 23 yrs old Available ASAP 2012 Profile Maria is a well qualified au pair PLUS candidate from Nicaragua. She speaks Spanish fluently as well as excellent English. She has studied and lived in the USA for 4 years. She is hoping to work with children between the ages of 1-6, but has no problem looking after older children. Maria is willing to help with light housework. She drives, can swim (basic) and enjoys cycling. Maria is looking forward to building a relationship with children as well as the cultural exchange! She is a great candidate, very mature, very neat and well organized. Smoker No Comments She will need an MVV. She is part of our au pair PLUS program and drives (but can only do so for 6 months in the EU). She is being considered.

Name Ileana Agüera Ríos Nationality Costa Rican Age 24 yrs old Available ASAP 2012 Profile Ileana swims and cycles and has a history in Girl Scouts. She is a native Spanish speaker and is fluent in English and speaks very basic French. Although she has been living alone for 2 years now she remains close with her family. She has completed a Bachelor in English Teaching. She has looked after children from the ages of 3 months right up to 10 years old. She hopes to look after 1-3 children from the ages of 1-3 and up. Ileana has done a first aid course. She does not mind helping with household tasks as well as cooking and caring for any pets. Ileana is loyal and empathetic and looking forward to the cultural exchange. Smoker No Comments Ileana has a mild dust allergy but takes medication when it flares up. She will need an MVV.

Name Karina Corrales Sanchez Nationality Costa Rican Age 23 yrs old Available ASAP for 12 months Profile Karina is a wonderful new au pair PLUS from Costa Rica. She drives, cycles and swims and speaks native Spanish and sufficient to good English. She would like to learn Dutch or German. Karina has already been an au pair in the US for one year. Karina loves working with small children and is able to care for all ages, 3 months up to 12 yrs old. She is happy to accept a family with multiple children. She has studied first aid and is happy to help with light housework but will have to learn some tasks. She can make basic meals and is very neat. Karina likes pets and would be willing to help care for them. She likes to dance and sing with the children in her care. Karina is sporty and enjoys going to the theater in her free time. She is described as a bit of a perfectionist, responsible and kind. Smoker non smoker Comments She is part of our au pair PLUS program and will need an MVV. She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU.

Name Nelly Taipa Nationality Peruvian Age 24 yrs old Available ASAP for 12 months in 2012 Profile Nelly is a new au pair PLUS from Lima, Peru. She drives, cycles and swims and speaks English to a good level. Her native tongue is Spanish. Nelly is interested in learning Portugese and Dutch. Nelly was an au pair in the US and cared for 4 boys aged 0-8. She is an English teacher and has loads of childcare experience with children of all ages and is happy to care for all ages. She has worked at schools and been a tutor and has also done a lot of babysitting. She is a very qualified candidate! Nelly has done basis first aid and hos some experience with special needs children. She is happy to help with light housework and knows how to cook (Peruvian, Mexican and pasta mostly). She is also very neat. Nelly is happy to accept a family with pets. Hobbies for this excellent candidate include arts & crafts , volleyball, music and watching soccer. She is described as patient and responsible. Smoker non smoker Comments She will need an MVV. She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU. She is part of our au pair PLUS program.

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Name Genesis Torres Nationality Mexican Age 23 yrs old Available December 2012 for 12 months Profile Our great Mexican au pair Genesis is 23 years old and loves to cook desserts. Her mother tongue is Spanish and she can speak English. She has experience working with children between the ages of 3 months and 12 years old. During her free time Genesis likes to meet new people, swim, watch movies and do arts&crafts. She likes animals and wouldn't mind taking care of them. She can drive and cycle and likes to swim during the holidays. Genesis is a patient, loving and sincere girl who loves to work with children. Smoker NON SMOKER Comments She will need an MVV. She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU.

Name Daniella Elliott Nationality American w/EU passport Age 25 years old Available May 2012 for 5 months Profile Daniella is an amazing candidate! She has a Dutch passport and can be placed either as an au pair or a nanny. She drives, knows how to cycle (but is a bit out of practice) and swims. Her mother tongue is English and she speaks sufficient Dutch which she would like to improve. She is an educated young lady with a degree in liberal arts and she has worked as a preschool teacher. Daniella is able to care for children of all ages BUT would like a max. of 2 children to care for. She has done first aid and is fully certified. Daniella is happy to help with light housework and knows how to cook. She really likes to bake! She enjoys pets and is happy to care for them. Hobbies for this terrific candidate include dancing, readying and going for walks. She also loves to travel! Smoker non smoker Comments She can be placed as a nanny. She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU. She has been placed.

Name Anna Jaeger Nationality American Age 21 yrs old Available ASAP 2012 for 12 months Profile Anna is one of our new applicants from the States. She is from the North/West and has lived on her own for the past 3 yrs. Anna is musical and plays a variety of instruments such as the trumpet, French horn and piano. She also enjoys playing soccer, loves sports and hiking and likes to read. Anna speaks native English, good Spanish and has a good grasp of sign language. She drives. Anna is very neat and well organized and is happy to help with light housework including being able to cook. She is an intelligent and educated girl and has experience caring for children of all ages from baby up to teenagers. Anna is the oldest child in a family with 3 kids and really has a lot of childcare experience. She is currently working as a caregiver for the disabled. All in all, Anna is an amazing and really qualified caretaker who is CPR and first aid trained. Smoker non smoker Comments Anna drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU. She has been placed.

Name Eva Torres Quintana Nationality Mexican Age 23 yrs old Available ASAP 2012 for 12 months Profile Eva is an amazing candidate from Mexico. Her native tongue is Spanish but she also speaks English to a good level, as well as French and Portugese and she would like to learn Dutch. She drives, cycles and swims, plays piano and is good at puzzles. Eva is independent and has lived away from home. She is finishing off her degree in International Affairs. Eva has a lot of childcare experience and is able to care for a baby as well as older children. She would also consider a child with special needs. She is happy to help with light housework but will need to learn how to iron. Eva is a great cook who loves healthy food and makes fish, salads, fruit cocktails, pasta, meat dishes and chicken. She enjoys pets and is happy to care for them. Hobbies for her include going to the gym , cycling, swimming , going camping and she loves reading and languages. Eva is described as really patient and adaptable; all in an amazing all round au pair! Smoker non smoker Comments She will need an MVV. She drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU. She has been placed.

Name Samantha Vargas Serrano Nationality Mexican Age 25 yrs old Available August 2012 Profile Samantha is a native Spanish speaker, she can speak good English and has a basic understanding of French. She hopes to complete her studies in English in 2014. Samantha has had diverse child care experience, ranging from tutoring children English to giving dance lessons. She would like to work with children up to the age of 7. She has completed a first aid course. Samantha is willing to help with light housework as well as cooking (she can cook Mexican and other dishes). Samantha enjoys reading and listening to music as well as doing yoga. She has studied first aid and is well qualified and mature. Samantha is described as a really positive, happy person who is responsible and enthusiastic. Smoker No Comments She Will need an MVV . She is being considered.

Name Ana Caren Agvilar Nationality Mexican Age 22,5 yrs old Available August 2012 for 12 months Profile Ana is another great Mexican candidate. She cycles but because she is not so tall (1.51m) a bakfiets may be out of her range. Ana speaks English to a good level and she would like to become more fluent; Spanish is her mother tongue. She also knows how to swim and she loves painting and plays guitar. Ana has experience caring for children of all ages. Smoker non smoker Comments She will need an MVV. She is being considered.

Name Kelcey Armstrong Nationality Canadian Age 22 yrs old Available June 2012 for 12 months Profile Kelcey is a new junior nanny from Canada. She has already spent two years as an au pair in the US where she cared for two children. Kelcey swims, cycles and drives and speaks native English and is interested in learning Dutch. She has experience caring for children aged 1 and up and is most suited towards the care of children aged 3 and up. She is happy to care for multiple children. Kelcey is described as very patient and kind with a true love for children. Hobbies for this amazing child minder include going to the gym, reading and being with friends and family. She is happy to help with light housework and is used to doing chores such as laundry and grocery shopping as well as cooking light meals. Kelcey is mature and responsible and has done volunteering as well as babysitting prior to her au pair years. Smoker non smoker Comments She is part of our Junior nanny program and will arrive on a working holiday visa. Kelcey drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU.

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Name Liu Yuhan Nationality Chinese Age 21 yrs old Available ASAP 2012 for 12 months Profile Liu is our new applicant from China. She plays the flute, likes dancing and ballet and keeps fit by jogging, climbing and playing badminton. She speaks English to a good level and is currently studying English at University level. Liu drives and cycles. She has experience caring for small children aged 0-8, including a baby and she really loves children. Other hobbies for Liu include cooking and she is happy to cook for her new host family. Liu can help with light housework and is neat and tidy and likes a clean home. She is eager to share her culture with a new host family in Holland and with her sunny disposition and happy personality, she will be a great addition to any family interested in Chinese culture and having an au pair who really loves children. Smoker non smoker Comments Liu drives but can only do so for 6 months in the EU. She will need an MVV. She is being considered.

Name Yanli Tian Nationality Chinese Age 23 yrs old Available ASAP for 12 months Profile Yanli is a wonderful educated au pair STAR from China. She has one brother and grew up in the country side but currenlty lives in a town. She enjoys singing, swimming, cycling, playing badminton, tennis, table tennis and reading. She keeps fits by jogging and playing sports. Yanli has worked as a kindergarten teacher and has also cared for babies and really knows how to work with children. She has been to university and has a degree in marketing. She speaks sufficient English (which she would like to improve). Yanli is happy to help with light housework and she is a good cook. She also adores animals and would not mind caring for them. Smoker non smoker Comments She will need an MVV. She has been placed.