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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 November 2010 until September 2012, I took care of children from the Scout Association between the ages 6 and 14. I supported the children and teenagers, responded to their individual needs and supported activties and motivated them to participate in those activities. I also took care of a positive group dynamic and ensured they would all treat each other respectfully. I also taught them in scout methodologies and personal integrity. From March 2015 until August 2017, I cared for Dylan (1 until 3 years), teaching him how to get dressed, how to eat properly, and potty trained him. Additionally, I taught him color and numbers, played with him, prepared food for him, and took him to bed. From February 2016 until December 2018, I took care of Max (3 to 5 years), I played with him, went to movies with him, dressed him, prepared food, and took him to bed. I also cared for Luis (1 to 5 months). I bathed him, changed his diapers, got him dressed, and played with him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
reading books about emotional intelligence, swimming, going out with my family and friends, going to the movies and the theater, listening to music, playing basketball
Comments
I want to become an au pair because I love children and I can combine caring for children with my dream of living in another country and meeting new people and cultures. I am qualified for caring for your children because I have a lot of experience in childcare and I am patient, dedicated, and just love to be with children. I am very orderly, responsible, respectful, and reliable. I would love to support your family and take care of your children.
Child Care Experience
Between 2014-2019 I took care of Lilia (11), Luisa (4), and Leo (2) occasionally, I played games with them, prepared food for them and put them down to sleep. Since March 2015 I have been taking care of Greta (6) and Paul (7) occasionally, I prepared food for them, put them down to sleep and played games with them. Since September 2017 I have been caring for Jonas (6) and Melissa (9), I prepared meals for them and played with them. Since June 2018 I have been caring for Julian (4) occasionally, I played with him, prepared snakcs for him and took him to the bed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Photography, playing soccer, reading, body styling, practicing step-aerobics.
Comments
I want to become an au pair because I love children and want to see how the culture and life in the USA is. I am a very mature person for my age but I have always been in a good mood and you can have a lot of fun with me. I really hope this letter helps to get to know me. I take care of kids for a long time and I still love it. It is my dream to see another culture and see how they live. Being an au pair would be a great honor and an incredible experience for me. I am well suited because I am a really responsible and honest person. To teach and help kids in their development makes me happy and thankful.
Child Care Experience
Between May 2014 and February 2019, Monday to Friday for 4 hours a day, I cared for Isabel (7 months) and Martin (7). I prepared their meals, took them to the park and played with them. From June 2018 to May 2019, Monday to Wednesday for 4 hours a day, I took care of Salome (5 months old), I prepared her meals, played with her, taught her how to use the toilet and how to walk. Between April 2016 and July 2018, Monday to Wednesday for 4 hours a day, I cared for Thomas (6). I helped him with homework, prepared his meals, took him to the cinema and to the park.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Traveling, taking care of animals, painting mandalas, watching movies, playing basketball and soccer, riding a bicycle, swimming and walking
Comments
I am first aid certified. I want to become an au pair because I have a lot of love for children I feel it is the most sincere love that a person can receive, besides this the opportunity that gives me to learn as well as grow as a woman to know a new culture and learn a new language. Children marked my life because they are our future and that each one of them so the conditions were very difficult always live with a smile and give all their love to others. I consider myself a woman who knows what to do, I am very respectful, honest, charismatic and loving.
Child Care Experience
Between November 2019 - February 2020 I worked at a daycare taking care of children ages 1 to 4 years old. I did activities with them such as drawing, making, coloring, playing games, singing, I kept them safe.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Watching shows, cooking, baking, traveling and exploring new places, taking photography, swimming, practicing badminton.
Comments
First I love children and I'm happy when I take care of them. They are happy, I am also happy. They need someone to develop behavior, body, and brain. I think I can do it very well. Second I would like to improve my English with native speakers. I want to be part of an American family. I think I'll gain new opportunities to improve myself with this program and these memories will be treasure forever.
Child Care Experience
**I am willing to care for children 1 year and older.** I have attended a few voluntary programs to teach children to read and write. Between January and July 2019, I took care of Charlotte (4) for about 25 hours a week. I drove her, supervised her chores, planned her activities, etc. Between July 2017 and January 2018 I babysat Saoril (3) for about 30 hours a week. I prepared meals for him, did his laundry, supervised his activities, and did light housekeeping. Between August and December 2018, I cared for Hector (11 months old) for about 42 hours a week. I prepared meals for him, bathed him, prepared meals for him, supervised him. I have been taking care of Scarlet (6) since August 2019. I help her with bathing, plan her activities, drive her, and pick up after her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Practicing sports, doing outdoor activities, camping, swimming, snorkeling, taking a road, walking, traveling, nature, listening to music, reading, playing video games, taking pictures, spending time with my family or friends. visiting museums, going to parks, attending fairs.
Comments
My teaching profession has given me the opportunity to interact with groups of children, be kind to them, educate them, take care of them, etc. For me, it is very important that children learn new things with love, that they are capable of being independent and of expressing any doubts they have. I want to become an au pair because I want to improve my English and meeting new cultures, nature and incredible people, I am sure I will get a lot of knowledge about You and You about me. I love learning and teaching, we all have something to learn and teach, no matter the age, gender or race you belong, ''The essential is invisible to the eyes".Living this experience has excited me because part of it is being with children, learning from them and them from me. I am very patient with them and I am sure that this experience will be very incredible for me.
Child Care Experience
Between 2016 and 2019 I cared for Ben (9) and Will (6) during holidays. I entertained them, prepared meals and snacks, played with them, supervised them. I worked at an academy supervising children ages 6 to 8 years old from 2015 and 2016. I've volunteered at the local orphanage since March 2019. The ages of the children vary from 2 to 16. We do art projects during the holidays such as painting, drawing and creating T-shirt designs. During school terms, I help older children with their homework. I've been also working at a school since January 2020 teaching children at 4-6 grade. Since November 2019 I've been caring for Wichard (2) and Helena (9 months). It includes diaper changing, feeding and entertaining.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, building puzzles, playing the piano, listening to classical music as well as country music, helping my grandmother to cook, baking, playing with my two dogs, playing tennis and mini hockey, swimming, practicing ballet.
Comments
I am first aid certified. I want to gain life experience before I begin studying and enter the business world. I want to take a leap of faith, get out of my comfort zone and try something that I have never done before. I want to learn independence. I also want to be able to put a smile on my host family's faces and for them to remember me as their best au pair ever. I have had a lot of childcare experience throughout the past few years and I am able to handle any situation. I am a hardworking, reliable person who always puts the needs of children before my own.
Child Care Experience
Between February 2014 - February 2015 I took care of Giovanny (10) and Camilo (6), I picked them up from the school, prepared meals for them, dressed them, helped them with homework and played with them. Between July 2017 - January 2018 I cared for Maytte (4 months), I fed him, changed his diapers, put him down to naps. Between July - October 2018 I looked after Maxmiliano (1 month), I prepared bottles for him and played with him. Between February - March 2018 I volunteered in elementary school with children 7-8 years old, I played with them, helped them with homework and read books to them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Traveling, learning new things, meeting new people, swimming and skating.
Comments
I would like to enter the program because I love children, I love dedicating my time to them, growing up with them, teaching them and teaching me. I like to have fun with them and educate them, I am very responsible also have experience in caring for children of all ages. I love the children, I have learned about children care of all ages. I would like to do this program in USA because I have the opportunity to improve my English and to know new interesting places. I am also attracted by the fact that becoming an au pair is going to help me become independent, grow as a person and learn a new culture.
Child Care Experience
I cared for Miguel (13) and Sofia (10) from July 2018 to February 2019 for 40 hours a week. I cooked for them, cleaned their rooms, taught them responsibilities, helped them with homework, taught them to speak English, played sports with them, and taught them how to play the guitar and sing. From January to June 2018, I babysat Martin (11) for 30 hours per week. This included taking him to school and various activities, cooking for him, teaching him to be responsible, helping him with school work, and helping him tidy up. Also, from August to December 2017, I babysat Nicolas (5) for 45 hours a week. I cooked for him, helped him with homework, bathed him, entertained him, and taught him to read. From January to July 2017, I watched Carol (1) for 40 hours a week. My responsibilities included bathing her, dressing her, cooking for her, changing her diaper, entertaining her, and playing with her. From January to September 2016, for 36 hours a week, I watched Samuel (3). I did basic babysitting duties such as picking him up from school, cleaning his room, bathing him, entertaining him, cleaning his room, and feeding him. I worked with a group of children from March to December 2017, ages 4 to 15 years old for 12 hours a week on Saturdays and Sundays. I planned various outdoor activities with them, played games with them, painted with them, and played sports with them. Finally, from April 2019 to the present, I have watched Federico (3mths) for about 10 hours per day. I change his diapers, dress him, bath him, prepare bottles for him, entertain him, read stories to him, and put him to sleep.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Learning about financial markets, writing, reading, going to the gym, riding bikes, and walking.
Comments
The au pair program in the USA would help me grow as a person since interacting with a new culture, new language, new routine, and new people would help me focus more on the road to my future. I consider myself qualified to be in this program because I am a people person, patient when caring for children, independent in all situations, and creative in solving problems. Additionally, my experience has taught me how to care for children. My strongest qualities are being independent, flexible, active, patient, creative, curious, attentive, affectionate, humble, organized, and punctual. I am also first aid certified.
Child Care Experience
Between January 2018 - April 2019 I babysat Evan (3) on weekends. I cooked for him and fed him, bathed him, played with him and read books with him. Between February - November 2018 I cared for Samuel (9) and Santiago (2) every weekday for 10 hours a day. I prepared meals for them, fed and bathed Santiago, picked Samuel up from school and helped him with homework, played with them and did outside activities. Between June - October 2017 I babysat Isabella (9 months) daily. I prepared and gave her bottles, changed her diapers, put her sleep, played with her and read books for her. Between February - May 2017 I took care of Juliana (9) daily. I prepared melas for her, helped her with homework, played sports with her, and went to the cinema with her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, cooking, playing, dancing, riding the bicycle, walking.
Comments
I am first aid certified. I want to be Au Pair because I really like to share with the kids play and teach them new things. Since I was little I have always liked to be with children and take care of them, I remember I started taking care of my minor cousins and since then I realized my fascination for the children. I am also a very responsible person, honest, tolerant, loving, friendly and very respectful always willing to collaborate in any kind of situation that requires anyone, I will always be willing to help those who need me.
Child Care Experience
From December 2017 until today, I am taking care of Nicolas (4 months old when I started taking care of him). I prepare his food, feed him, and change his diapers. In addition, I also play with him. From April 2018 until November 2019, I took care of Luciana (4 to 12 months). I also prepared her food, feed her, changed her diapers, prepared her bottle, played with her, and taught her numbers as well as colors. From February until October 2019, I was responsible for Nicolle (4 to 5 years). I supported her with her school homework, bathed her, and prepared food for and with her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
dancing, photography, reading novels, skating, swimming, volleyball
Comments
My special talents are sharing my time with people and children, giving them a lot of love, having fun with them, doing crafts with them, and teaching them. I have diverse experiences with children, I love them and take care of them as if they were my own little siblings. I consider myself as responsible, disciplined, dedicated, and patient. Additionally, I also like the English language and I want to improve it. For all these reasons, I think that this program is a great opportunity for me.