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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 August 20202 to September 2022 i cared for a group of students for 40 hours a week. I would prepare meal for children and care for sick children. From January 2020 to October 2020 I cared for a group of students for 2 days a week. I would teach sports and arrange activities. From August 2019 to August 2022 I cared for Aninda for 14 hours a week. I would take care of the child, bath the child, and help support housekeeping and laundry.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Jogging, and watching to Motor GP, football, table tennis and swimming
Comments
I love kids, I like to spend time with and take care of them. I want to learn about new culture and improve my English skill.

Child Care Experience
From January 2016 to February 2019, I was a trainee doctor and I mainly took care of children aged between new borns and 5 years old. I did medical procedures, I took vital signs and took care of them when they were just born. From December 2019 to July 2020, I was a doctor for children aged between 3 months old and 5 years old. I did medical evaluation for them. From March 2018 to August 2021, I took care of Yulian (9). I played with him, took him to the park and helped him with his homework. From February 2021 to August 2021, I took care of kids from 11 to 13 years old. I played with them, brought them to the park and helped them with their homework. From July 2021 to August 2021, I took care of Miranda (4 months old). I fed her, played with her, changed her diapers and put her to sleep.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Exercising, hiking, embroidery, traveling, aerobics and cycling
Comments
I am a physician surgeon graduated from the University of Carabobo. My career has given me knowledge in first aid as well as in the management and treatment of various diseases. Also, having been in the paediatric emergency area taught me what are the most frequent causes of going to the emergency and how to prevent many of them. I would like to be an au pair because he considered that I have the necessary knowledge in caring for children and I like working with them, also this is a great opportunity to learn another language and grow as a person. My strengths such as perseverance, discipline, patience and optimism have been my best tool to achieve each of my goals.

Child Care Experience
I babysat Aitana (1) from February to November 2021, five times a week. I change diapers, prepared bottles, fed and dressed her up. From November 2021 to January 2022 I looked after Edwin (3), four times a week. I played, prepared snacks, fed and dressed him up. I baby7sat Leo (4) from January to May 2022, six times a week. I prepared snacks, played and put him to sleep.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
swimming, dancing, cycling, reading, going to the movies, Basketball
Comments
I want to become an Au Pair because I want to improve my English , visit new places ,know your culture and education, also I want to live in the foreign and the country that I choose was U.S.A I feel really excited to live my dream of live and work in another country. I think that become an au pair will help me to improve my English and also work doing what I like. I love kids and I like cook so I think this will be my perfect job .

Child Care Experience
From July 2013 to April 2021 I took care of my nephew Korn (1 month - 8 years). I prepared food, fed him, helped with toilet duties, taught, played with him and dressed him. From May to August 2021, I worked at a private school. I was a teacher assistant in English Kindergarten Program (for 3-4 years old kids). I taught, helped with toilet duties, prepared meals, and snacks, planned activities and looked after the safety. From August to October 2021 I took care of Pond (3) and Punn (7). My responsibilities were teaching, playing with them, exercising together and planning activities. From November to January 2021 I worked at a school and took care of kids aged 5-6 years old. During the day I took care of kid's safety and helped with their routine.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
watching movies, listening to music, reading book, snorkeling, hiking, swimming, badminton, volleyball
Comments
The reason why I want to be an Au Pair is that America is my dream country, and I had learned about American culture and history in university. I like American culture especially, how they raise their child and their freedom. Importantly, I love taking care of children. I love when I am surrounded by kids. They have unlimited energy that makes me feel refreshing too. I love to be part of their development and watch them grow up. I think It would be a good opportunity for me to learn about American culture and to be a part of the American family. I think I can adapt it for taking care of Thai children. I also would love to share Thai culture with my American family. I think that I am suitable for this program because I had been spending time with children for many years. I have dealt with various ages of children.

Child Care Experience
From August to September 2021 I took care of Chanya (3 months old). I changed diapers, clothes and brew milk. From September to October 2021 I took care of school kids (6 months - 6 years old) 10 hours per day. I helped with feeding, reading, teaching, changing diapers and clothes. In October 2021 I volunteered at Eggs tots House (kids: 1.5 years - 5 years old) and helped with enteraining, doing art caft, feeding, reading, drawing, teaching, exercise, changing clothes and diapers.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
cooking, baking, hiking, art craft , badminton, basketball, chair ball
Comments
This program will give me a lot of experience such as culture exchange, exploring new things, new people, new places. I'll get the opportunity to work with children there. My strengths is very patient, careful, friendly, joyful, and polite person.

Child Care Experience
I babysat Beatriz (6) and Isabella (2) from January to June 2020, once a week. I prepared meals, bathed, drove them to school, helped with homework, did laundry, played and put them into bed. From January to December 2021 I looked after Maria (1), once a week. I bathed, changed her diapers, supervised, played, organized after her and put her to sleep. I babysat Caio (7) and Laura (1) from January to July 2022, once a week. I prepared meals, bathed, helped with homework, took to school, changed diapers, did laundry and played with them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, listening to music, singing, dancing, camping, biking, picnicking. Volleyball and football
Comments
One of my greatest dreams is to get to know the United States, to be able to experience the language on a daily basis, to get to know new cultures, customs, and places. Fluent English will open new doors and provide with better job opportunities in Brazil. Being an Au Pair would be like to realize a dream doing one of the things I love the most, which is being with children. I am attentive, patient and a good listener. Being a part of a child's life is an extraordinary thing, and I hope and want to be a part of it. Teaching them what I know and learning more from them.

Child Care Experience
From March to August 2020, I babysat Alisa (4) and Alinda (4 months old) 5 days a week. I took care of them and fed them. From September 2020 to February 2021, I worked in a nursery for 5 days a week with children aged between 1 and a half and 6 years old. I was teaching the children and doing activities to enhance their skills. Since March 2021, I am a teacher assistant and I help take care of a class of children aged between 1 and a half to 7 years old for 5 days a week. I help the children learn in class. From April 2014 to January 2021, I babysat Chanathip (7) on the weekend. I told stories, read books and helped him with his homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, cooking, painting, swimming, badminton and volleyball
Comments
I am a swimming instructor and like art and crafts. I would like to become an au pair exchange program participant because I love kids, I like to spent time with them and take care of them. I want to be a part of American family to learn about new culture and improve my English skills.

Child Care Experience
I babysat Lara (1) from March 2015 to August 2018. I fed her, changed her diapers, bathed her, put her sleep and took her to the park. I babysat Josefina from August 2019 to January 2021. I fed her, changed her diapers, bathed her, put her sleep and took her to the park. I babysat Emilia (3) from January to April 2021 once a week. I fed her, changed her diapers, bathed her, put her sleep and took her to the park. From November 2019 to February 2020 five times per week, I looked after Benicio (1). I played with him, fed him, changed his diapers, did his laundry and bathed him. I babysat Pia (7) from July to December 2021 twice a week. I took her to the park, prepared her meals and did fun activities.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Meditation, doing nail art, reading, jogging and yoga
Comments
I want to be an au pair because I consider it a great opportunity to get to know the values of a family with a different culture. I also believe that, by being surrounded by children, it will be fun to learn from them and to teach them about my culture and our differences. My special talents are mainly arts & crafts, particularly drawing.

Child Care Experience
From September 2017 to December 2017 I cared for Lionel (9 months) for 5 hours a day, 5 days per week. I would change his diapers, feed him, and play with him. From December 2018 - December 2019 I cared for Franco (1) for 4 hours a day, 3 days a week. I would care for him, bath time and feed him. From July 2020 - October 2020 I cared for Rafaela (9 months) for 4 hours a day, 3 days a week. I would feed her, change her diapers, and play with her. From December 2021 - May 2021 I cared for Samantha (8 months) 5 hours a day, 4 days a week. I would change her diaper, put her to sleep, feed her and play with her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
going to the gym, cooking healthy food, spending time with my family and friends, exploring new places
Comments
I feel that my strengths are being social, friendly, I can be very patient, I consider myself very capable of having the responsability of taking care of children and be a part of their development, of teach them how to be a good person

Child Care Experience
I babysat Caio (4) in April 2017 every day and I took care of him. I prepared meals, I bathed him, I played with him, I helped him with school's activities. On August 2021, 5 times a week I volunteered at Milênio School with kids between 3 to 5 years old. I took care of them, I did fun activities such as drawing, painting and dancing, I played games and I prepared snack. I babysat Thaynara from November to December 2021 weekly. I took care of her. I watched her, I supervised her, I helped her with school activities and I prepared her meals.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
going to the beach with my family, taking care of my animals, visiting my family and friends, hanging out with my friend, listening to music, Capoeira (traditional Brazilian martial art), dancing, volleyball.
Comments
Caring for children has always been very enriching for me and brought me a lot of joy, is something that I really love to do. The au pair program is a great opportunity. I want to become an au pair because I really love children. We usually get along very well and this relation always brings me a lot of happiness and love. Furthermore, I consider the cultural experience, provided by the exchange, very enriching. I feel qualified because I have a lot of experience with children. I am graduated in a course which is also aimed at children in the educational field, which qualifies me even more. I am a very loving and patient person, I'm also very careful, attentive and responsible person. I love to play with children, I really admire their creativity and I love to do recreational activity related to arts.