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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
I worked at a kindergarten with students age 6 to 10 from June to July 2016 for 56 hours a week. My responsibilities included playing outside games with the children, teaching them new things, and taking care of their daily needs. From March to July 2017, I worked at a kindergarten with students age 5 to 7 years old for 16 hours a week. This included teaching them new things, playing with them, doing handwork together, and drawing together. Lastly, I babysat Hu (3mths) for 28 hours a week from August to October 2018. I did bottle feedings, changed diapers, gave baths, drove her places, and played with her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Traveling, listening to music, reading, skiing, swimming, badminton, and climbing.
Comments
First, I love children and enjoy having fun with them. Second, I have experience being a volunteer in a kindergarten and care for many children's daily school life. Third, I have experience teaching young Cambodian students Chinese. Forth, I love playing the cello and enjoy music with children. I can also teach them swimming.
Child Care Experience
I looked after Matheus from July 2017 to April 2018 three days a week. I played with him, watched him in the pool, took him to the beach, fed and bathed him and put him to bed. I babysat Kaue (2) form February 2016 to February 2017 twice a week. I changed diapers, fed and bathed him, put him down for naps and entertained him. I also babysat Maria (2) from March to April 2017 twice a week. I fed and bathed her, put her down for naps, played and watched cartoons with her. I looked after Diego (9) from January to April 2016 twice a day. I played with him, helped with homework and watched him in the pool. I worked in a day care center from November to December 2017 taking care of children ages 1 to 2 years old. I fed and bathed the children, entertained them, read to them, changed diapers and put them down for naps.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with friends, going to the beach and for walks in the park with my dog, cooking, watching movies, playing volleyball
Comments
I am a very active person and I am always looking for new adventures. This year I decided that I wanted to travel and make a difference in people's lives at the same time. I researched many forms of exchange programs and realized that being an Au pair would fit perfectly in my profile. I would do everything I already do in Brazil, but learning much more and acquiring new experiences. Caring for children has always made me feel good. Participating in the most important phase of a human being's life, as well as helping him in building his personality is rewarding, and I hope I can be a part of it.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Helena (1) five days a week from August 2017 to June 2018. I did everything from meal preparation to baths, changing diapers, and playing games. I also babysat Arnold (6) from February 2016 to June 2017 for five days a week. With him, I also prepared meals, gave baths, got him ready for school, and played games.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading fantasy books, going for walks, listening to music, being in touch with nature, handball, and football.
Comments
Being an au pair is the best chance for me to meet a new family with a whole different culture. It'll be great for me to improve my English, too. I've always had this need to help people (that's the main reason why I want to be a flight attendant) and to feel useful. So, since I love caring for children, it's an amazing opportunity. I am fun, creative, patient, responsible, and able to act really fast to solve a problem. My flight attendant course gave me a lot of knowledge. Because of it I am first aid certified and beyond that, I learned fire fighting measures and emergency procedures which can be used in common situations of everyday.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Shaban (3) from 2016 to 2018 for about 4 hours a week. I took him to the playground, cooked for him, played with him, and put him to bed. I also watched Laila (1) from January 2017 to 2018 for about 5 hours a month. I played with her, changed her diapers, took her for walks, and cooked for her. Lastly, I worked at a kindergarten with children ages 3 to 6 from November 2011 to July 2012 for about 6 hours a week. My responsibilities included playing with the children, reading to them, playing outside with them, and helping them eat.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
fitness, going out with friends, reading, and volleyball
Comments
I would like to be an au pair because I like to work with children. Working with children fills me up. I also want to gain experience and continue my education. Travelling to America and working with children has always been my dream and I also want to improve my English. Meeting new people and getting a second family would make me very happy and I think it would be a good choice because I'm a good communicator, friendly, honest, and I love to work with children.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Aron (1) from July 2012 to January 2014 five days a week. I prepared meals and fed him, entertained and played with him, taught him basic things and put him down for naps. I looked after Jeronimo from October 2016 to April 2017 three days per week. I played with him, helped with homework and put him to bed. I also baby Oriana from June 2017 to December 2017 three days per week. I took care of her and was attentive to her needs, fed her and put her down for naps. I worked in a daycare center 2 to 3 hours a week from February 2008 to February 2010 taking care of children ages 1 to 6 years old. I prepared their meals and fed the children, put them down for naps, taught them basic things, told them stories, painted and drew with them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, writing, singing, listening to music, do arts and sketching, painting and decorating, playing volleyball and soccer, cycling, skating
Comments
Per a reference: "She is a charismatic and affectionate girl, I am very strict and I trust Katherin, that's why my son Aron was in her care. She followed my guidelines and that's why I know my son enjoyed every moment with her. She is fun and creative, my son enjoys spending time with her and she helps with his homework in a fun way."
Child Care Experience
I volunteered at Ronald McDonald House Charities from August 2017 to January 2018 taking care of children ages newborn to 16. I organized activities, took care of the children, entertained them, played, sang songs and painted pictures. I worked at a camp called La Fogata from August to December 2017 where I took care of children ages 1 to 16 years old. I guided the children through the camp activities and made sure everyone's needs were met. I babysat Gabriela (4) and Veronica (6) from September 2014 to January 2015 six days a week. I supervised their chores, fed and bathed them and played.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Dancing, singing, reading, watching movies, spending time with friends and family, playing tennis, baseball and soccer, swimming
Comments
I want to become an Au Pair because I know this will be an amazing experience for life, I hope to grow a lot more, to learn about other culture and about the language. I know I'm qualified because I'm willing to try, to learn and live this experience. One thing I know is that I always give my best no matter what.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Paula (6mths) from March 2015 to September 2016 two days a week. I played with her, taught her words and supported her when she started to learn to walk on her own, fed and bathed her and put her down for naps. I worked in a school from September 2017 to February 2018 three days a week. taking care of children ages 3 to 7 years old I organized playful activities for the children such as games, singing and dancing, monitored their behavior and helped with homework. Since October 2014 I've volunteered for a foundation that helps children who are going through difficult situations. I encourage the children to play and do different recreational activities and support their psychological well-being.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Dancing, training, reading books, cooking desserts, playing volleyball and table tennis
Comments
Because I have always liked to share with children, it makes me very happy to find a connection with them and get their love very fast. I think the program is very interesting, this will be a great opportunity to learn from another culture and share mine with other people. I think that I have the qualities to be an excellent Au Pair, I consider myself mature, responsible, affectionate, respectful, organized and fun person who likes to help everyone I could. I chose The United States because is the country that will allow me to improve my English language also I have always wanted to know it and for me is a powerful nation.
Child Care Experience
I watched Eduardo (6) from June 2016 to November 2017 about twice a week. This included looking after him and sometimes his friends, making him meals, playing with him, helping with his homework, and teaching him English. I babysat Melissa (2) and Macelo (3 mths) about three times a week from August 2015 to March 2016. This included watching them, preparing food and bottles for them, changing diapers, playing with them, giving them baths, and putting them to bed. Lastly, I watched Guilherme (5) and Luiza (4) from January 2014 to July 2016 three times a week. This included feeding them, bathing them, reading to them, and helping them with their homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Being outdoors, going to the beach, bike riding, watching TV series and movies, going to the movies, reading, animals, hanging out with friends, dancing, having fun, handball, swimming, surfing, basketball, soccer, football, martial arts.
Comments
I want to be an au pair because I previously had a short experience as an au pair and I liked it a lot and want to do it again. It was by far the most amazing opportunity I had in my life, not only because I could be around kids all the time, but because of how much I´ve learned. I want to live my American dream and get to know such amazing country, and also have the chance of working with what I studied to be: an educator. I see myself as a trustworthy, responsible person. I am easygoing, I like to be helpful . I am fun to be around and I am usually in a good mood. Regarding kids... it´s like a magnet, we just hit it off right away, and everywhere I go I am always the one that is playing with them. I believe kids are amazing, because of their personality, their honesty, because of how creative they can be. They are our future, and as a teacher I am sure that once we educate a kid, we educate a human being for life.
Child Care Experience
I was an Au pair in the US from January to July 2014 taking care of three girls ages 2, 7 and 10 years old. I drove them to school and activities, took them to zoos and museums or to swim, helped with homework, played, potty trained, changed diapers and prepared meals. I've worked in a kindergarten since August 2017 taking care of children age 1 to 3 years old. I changed diapers and clothes, fed the children, played games and planned pedagogical activities. From July to December 2013 I babysat 3 children ages 5, 7 and 1 years old. I changed diapers, potty trained the youngest one and played with the children. I worked in another kindergarten from February to July 2015 taking care of children ages 1 to 6 years old. we sang songs and played, I changed diapers and potty trained the children. I worked in a daycare facility in a fitness center taking care of multiple children ages 6 months to 6 years old. I played with the children and changed diapers.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Practicing Aerial Yoga, reading, spending time with friends, hiking, cooking, playing board games, going to the movies, swimming, riding a bike
Comments
I want to be an Au Pair because I love taking care of children. Because of my creative personality I often plan new activities and crafts for children. I really enjoy going to the Zoo or baking together with children and to teach them new things. I would describe myself as a positive and lovely caring person. I worked in different places and got experience with different cultures and conditions, this and because of my flexibility I can handle new situations easily and stay calm and find a solution for stressful challenges.
Child Care Experience
I watched Azra (2) from July 2017 to August 2018 as needed. This included preparing meals for him, picking him up from school, doing laundry for him, and doing various activities with him. I also babysat Zeynep (3) from April 2016 to 2017, occasionally, as needed. I cooked for him, did his laundry, played with him, and also picked him up from school.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, cooking, travelling, nature, photography, basketball, swimming, underwater hockey, cycling.
Comments
I believe that children are our future so I would like to do my best for them. Besides that, I love children and making them laugh. Becoming an au pair will be a unique experience for me.