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Portugal
The Portuguese can be described as easy-going, welcoming and polite, known to be willing to go out of their way to help others. You and your children will enjoy experiencing this friendliness, attentiveness and other common cultural attributes when you host an au pair from Portugal.And, as people in Portugal respect authority and look to those above them for guidance and decision-making, you can be assured that your Portuguese au pair will like [Read more...]
The Portuguese can be described as easy-going, welcoming and polite, known to be willing to go out of their way to help others. You and your children will enjoy experiencing this friendliness, attentiveness and other common cultural attributes when you host an au pair from Portugal.And, as people in Portugal respect authority and look to those above them for guidance and decision-making, you can be assured that your Portuguese au pair will likely appreciate clear guidelines from her host family to integrate into your way of life.
In Portugal, almost all children under the age of three are looked after by family or informal babysitters. Nurseries and child care centers are not common, which is typical of a country with a lot of financial support for stay-at-home mothers. In general, your Portuguese au pair will have a lot of babysitting experience from looking after her siblings, cousins and other relatives.
With over 30 years of experience worldwide, EurAupair has successfully connected many host families with their ideal au pairs. We’re excited to give you experience with one of our Portuguese au pairs.
General Facts About Portugal
If you've spoken with other families who have had au pairs, they've probably said that the best thing about the experience was the cultural exchange between their family and the au pair. Your children will have the unique experience of learning an array of riveting facts about the nation, including the following:
- Over 10 million people currently live in Portugal.
- Nearly half a million of these people live in Lisbon, the nation’s capital.
- Portugal has a rich history. While the country became a kingdom in 1139, the city of Lisbon is older than Rome and is one of the oldest cities in Europe.
- Many languages are spoken in Portugal besides Portuguese, including English, Spanish and French.
- Au pairs are a fairly new concept in Portugal.
- The job market often opens for Portuguese au pairs after they come home.
Portuguese Family and Children
Family is the foundation of Portuguese social structure and forms the basis of stability. The extended family is quite close, and loyalty to the family comes before other social relationships. Young people stay with their parents until they get married or find a job that enables them to have their own place. Sometimes grandparents live in the same house as the rest of the family.
Children are very much appreciated; not only the parents but also the older siblings look very carefully after them. When the parents go out, they normally take their young children with them. That is why Portuguese children go to bed later than they do in countries like the USA.
Cultural Norms
In Portugal, punctuality is not seen as important. In fact, it is polite to arrive five minutes late, so punctuality might not be the au pair’s top priority.
Portugal is a generally conservative nation, particularly in the northern part of the country. You’ll likely find that your au pair is initially reserved and avoids displaying exuberant behavior. Handshakes are a common greeting upon an initial meeting, while women who are close friends often kiss each other on each cheek from right to left.
Driving Skills
In order to obtain your driver’s license in Portugal, one needs to pass a theoretical and driving exam, after a minimum of 32 hours of driving practice. People of at least 18 years of age will be allowed to drive. Of course, it is always recommended that you discuss your driving needs when interviewing au pairs.
Education
Similar to in the U.S., the Portuguese begin the school year in September and end in June.Education in Portugal is free and compulsory until the age of 18, when students complete the 12th grade.
English is an optional subject in elementary school, as of 5th grade all students need to study the English language. In average, the English level of our Portuguese au pairs can be described as good. They usually feel more comfortable with written English, at least at the beginning of the au pair program.
A large percentage of Portuguese women attend university, and those who don’t pursue higher education go directly into the workforce or pick up a trade. Many young women appreciate the educational opportunities granted to them by the au pair program.
Religion
Over 80 percent of the Portuguese population professes faith in Roman Catholicism. However, most young people don’t practice their faith regularly, and only about a third of the population regularly attends religious services.
Diet
Most Portuguese individuals eat meat — especially fish — and you’ll find that vegetarianism is rather uncommon. They traditionally prefer heavy dishes made from fish and seafood, beef, dairy, fruits and vegetables.
Find a Portuguese Au Pair Who Is Right for Your Family
When you're inviting someone to live in your home and care for your children, you want it to be a great fit. At EurAupair, we understand that you need to develop a bond with your au pair to have the best relationship you can.
If you're ready to begin looking for an au pair, search through our many profiles. There, you'll find their past experience and why they're interested in being an au pair. When you find women who you believe are a good fit for your family, you can contact them to see if it would be agreeable for both you and them.
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Child Care Experience
From January 2019 to June 2020, daily, I took care of Linita (5). I prepared her meals, helped with homework and did light housework. Since January 2019, I look after Monique (14) daily. I pick her up from school and drive her to her activities. I also assist with her studies. Between June 1st and July 31st 2020, I babysat Lilee-Anne (8 months old) and Milann (3) daily. I prepared them for preschool, we did educational activities and I prepared their meals.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy doing arts and crafts, going to the gym, hiking and being outside, I played netball, I enjoy watching rugby and sometimes I do some baseball coaching
Comments
I want to become an Au Pair because it is my passion working with children. I chose the USA because I want to learn more about the American culture and I also want to explore the country. I feel I would be a perfect candidate because I am reliable and hardworking. I am an adventurous person and I am more than ready to start with my American adventure. I enjoy doing arts and crafts and physical activities which would be beneficial to keep little ones entertained for hours.
Child Care Experience
Between April and August 2019, 6 hours a day, I babysat Helena (1) while her parents were working. I fed her, changed her diapers and bathed her. From February to December 2017, 4 hours day, I looked after a class of children ages 3 to 4. We did craft, played, sang, danced and I taught them new words in English. Between September 2019 and March 2020, 4 hours a day, I babysat Heloise (2)
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, travels, photography, shopping, football, swimming, gym
Comments
I would like to become an au pair because I love children and work with them was the greatest experience that I’ve ever had. The program is a good choice to work with something that I love and learn about American culture. I consider myself qualified to be an au pair because I am responsible, I can share my culture with the children and the family, I am very respectful and I always have a good communication with people.
Child Care Experience
From January 2014 until February 2015, I took care of several children (ages 3, 6 and 8 months). I was responsible for changing diapers and clothes whenever it was needed and taking care of all the babies' hygiene such as cleaning nose, mouth, and ears, washing hands, clipping nails, and bathing. I would prepare bottles, snacks, and meals, and also feed them. I would also put them all to sleep and play with toys with them in order to keep them entertained. I would also sing to them. In July 2018, I was taking care of Gustavo (8 years) and Giovana (3 years). I was responsible for helping with their hygiene, preparing meals for and with them and provided them with snacks. I would help the little eating and feed her. I also played in- as well as outdoors with them and did various free time activities with them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I love eating out with my friends and trying different foods and dishes. I also like to go to the mall and to the movies or just spending time with my friends. At home, I like to watch movies and TV series and playing Nintendo. I also enjoy traveling, getting to know new places, its culture, and history. I enjoy being in nature and doing outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking or just having a picnic. I like volleyball and soccer. I enjoy going to the gym to take classes and going for walks.
Comments
I would love to become an Au Pair because I will enjoy having the experience of an exchange program, it will be a lifetime experience since I will be able to leave my comfort zone and be part of my host kids' childhood. I will also have the chance to become fluent in a foreign language, which will help me in my career in Brazil as well as with regarding any personal achievement. I love children and taking care of them. It is something very natural for me, I feel I am not only qualified to be a good au pair; additionally, I am willing to give my best to make strong bonds with your kids. I sure we will have a great year with each other.
Child Care Experience
Between December 2019 and January 2020, I cared for Camila who was only 2 months old for 10 hours/day. My responsibilities were preparing bottles, diaper changing, putting clothes on, bathing her, and putting her to sleep. In the summer of 2019, I cared for Silvana and Romina (11) for 10 hours/day. We watched movies and did recreational activities and I prepared meals for them. Between September and November 2019, I cared for Gianina (1) for 5 hours/day. It included meal preparation, diaper changing, bathing, and playing with her. In June and July 2019, I cared for Eimy (7) and Aimee (9) on weekends. I bathed them, prepared meals for them, and took them to parties. Lastly, I cared for Andres (3) on weekends from December 2019 until February 2020. My responsibilities were bathing, in- and outdoor activities, and playing with him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
spending time friends, going to the movies, to dinner, to drink a coffee, being with my family, dancing, cumbias, salsa, and bachata, listening to music, watching TV shows and movies, going to the gym
Comments
I am first-aid certified. I chose the Au Pair program to travel to the United States because I think it is a great opportunity to work and improve my English and doing something that I love: Interacting and taking care of children. I consider myself a qualified person for this program because I have experience in caring for children of different ages. In addition I am responsible, caring, organized, able to solve problems, as well as a person with a good attitude. I am also patient and mature.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Julen (2) and Nerea (5) from April to June 2015 everyday for two hours. I helped them get ready in the mornings, fed them and dropped them off to school. I was a Basque dance instructor from September 2016 to March 2020 teaching children ages 3 to 12 years old. From July to August 2017 I did volunteer work in Mozambique, Africa taking care of children ages 3 to 16 years old. I played with the children, assisted them in the classroom, fed them and did arts and crafts with them. Finally, I 've been a lunch supervisor at an elementary school since September 2019. I serve the food and supervise the children.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Working out, running, walking, hiking, going to the movies, dancing, reading books, learning to play guitar.
Comments
I would like to be an au pair because it has been always my dream. I think it will be a good experience for me and my future, and I have a lot of experience with kids and many skills that make me to be a very good au pair. I love being with children and taking care of them. I learn a lot from them and I like to teach them many things and specially I love having fun with them. I am very hard worker, responsible, empathetic, active and fun. I hope to be a very good friend for them and a good sister.
Child Care Experience
I took care of Julian (5 to 6 years) from January 2019 until February 2020. I prepared his food, helped him with his homework, and spent a lot of time playing in- and outdoors with him. From February 2018 until February 2020, I was taking care of a group of children between the ages 5 to 13 years. I prepared and conducted pedagogical activities and games with them and taught them certain dances and theater plays. From February 2019 until February 2020, I took care of another group of children between the ages 1 to 5 years. I also organized, prepared, and conducted pedagogical games for them and read with the children. I also played with them and taught them how to paint and draw and some arts and crafts.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
dancing, aerial dance, playing the ukulele, singing, acting, reading, swimming, soccer, gymnastics, cycling
Comments
I am first-aid certified. I want to be an Au pair, because I really like activities with children. I want to share my culture and also learn that of my host family. I am very respectful and I like to share nice things with the children, to play, to learn, and to laugh. In addition, I also I like pedagogical activities and I am also experienced in swimming and other in-and outdoor activities for children. I really like the arts and crafts as well as different sports. The au pair program is the best opportunity to continue sharing my experiences with children and to teach them new things. Because I will be in the US, your children will learn something new from me and I am going to learn from them too. I want to be an Au pair because the idea of being able to teach kids about my country and its customs but also learning about my host family's culture is wonderful to me. I would like to have the opportunity to grow as a person together with you as my future host family. I am a person whom you can fully trust and who will always be available for your children and their needs.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Fernanda (11mths) and Daniela (10) form August 2017 to September 2018 daily. I fed and bathed them, dressed them and combed their hair and helped them develop different skills. I worked at a preschool from January to September 2019 taking care of children ages 6 months to 5 years old. I helped with educational activities, fed the children and helped changing clothes. I also looked after Valentina (3) from September to November 2020. I taught her numbers and values, put her down for naps, fed and bathed her and helped her develop new skills.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Listening to music, watching movies, spending time with friends and family, going for walks, playing basketball, ping pong and soccer, bike riding
Comments
I want to be an au pair because I feel love for children and enjoy time with them, I feel trained and experienced to take care of children of any age and I want to improve my English. I am sure that I can be the best Au pair for your family, I can take good care of children, I am tolerant, kind, fun, and a smiling person, I want to be like an older sister and give them love, affection, respect, I will teach my culture, my language, also learn from them and enjoy every moment with them and with you, my host parents. I'd love to become a part of your family.
Child Care Experience
I cared for Maria (1) from September 2014 to December 2018 for 5 days a week. I gave her food, bathed her, changed her diapers when she was a baby, played with her. Between January and September 2019, I worked at a swimming school teaching children ages 1 to 14 years old. Besides swimming, I taught them psychological aspects like emotional and social skills. Between February and July 2015, I cared for Tomas (8) for 5 days a week. I picked him up from school, took him to his activities and entertained him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Swimming, walking, listening to music, reading digital books, going to the cinema, watching series and tv shows, traveling, spinning going to the gym.
Comments
I have experience with children with children with special needs such as autism and motor handicap. I am first aid certified. I've always liked American culture, I've always wanted to know more about it and more than anything, live it. For me be an Au Pair includes things that I've always liked: spending time with children and also learn a new culture. I believe that this is a great opportunity, not only to learn a new culture and improve my English; but also to enjoy, to improve as a person and to be more independent. I consider myself qualified to be an Au pair because I am very organized, responsible, adaptable, collaborative, empathetic and hardworking; I enjoy spending my time with children and also I have always got along very well with them, I noticed that because of my good relationship with my cousins, with all the children I've taken care of and currently, with the great relationship of trust that I have with my students and that is something that I appreciate and love.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Hira (3) from July 2015 to January 2017 for 20 hours a week. I prepared meals, did her laundry, bathed her, and played with her. I also babysat Emir (1) from October 2017 to November 2018 for 3 hours a day. I prepared meals, changed diapers, played with him and put him down for naps.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Painting, camping, reading and playing guitar, practicing yoga and dancing such as tango, zumba.
Comments
I can help the physical and psychological state of the childeren thanks to the medicinal lessons which I took in the university. Having them eat healty food and making them full of energy is the first of my priorities . Spending time with the children, having lots of fun with them, creating a bond of love and living to the fullest is the most important thing for me. You can be sure of me being honest, reliable, understanding and kind and that we will solve any kind of problems mutually through out the process. I am sure that I will be learning and giving so many things in America and this is one of my ideals. It will be a great chance for me to look after the children of a great family in America and develop my English at the same time and I sincerely hope that you can give me this chance.
Child Care Experience
From FEB 2017 until NOV 2020, I took care of Zanii (15 years) and Handre (12 years). I prepared meals for and with them, did household chores, and did fun in- and outdoor activities with them. From NOV until DEC 2019, I took care of Conrad (1 year) and Katie (5 years). I changed diapers, feed them, prepared their meals, took them to bed, and played with them a lot. During this time, I also took care of Brian (8 months) and mainly put him down for naptime and changed his diapers. But I also fed him. From FEB 2016 until NOV 2020, I was responsible for several kids in a school camp. They were between the ages 8 and 12 years. I prepared their meals, supervised them in various situation and throughout different activities, and helped with general chores.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy baking and cooking in my free time. I also like to read, jog, write and do arts and crafts. I like playing hockey, netball, and rugby
Comments
I am passionate about children and their personalities. I can calm children down in a respectful manner and my biggest reward is to see them develop into a person. I have a passion to work with children and by being an Au Pair it will give me the opportunity to work with them and learn more about children. I want to go to the USA because I want to experience life from an American point of view. I would like to learn more about the American culture and embrace myself in it.
