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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 am first-aid certified. From FEB 2916 until FEB 2017, I took care of a group of children between the ages 5 to 11 years. I taught them in different subjects, supervised them when playing in- as well as outdoors, and helped them with their homework. From FEB 2020 until APR 2021, I took care of Jorge (11 years). I prepared food and snacks for him, did school work with him, played with him, and helped his parents with light household chores. From MAY 2020 until MAR 2021, I was responsible for Samuel (1 year). I played with him, changed his diapers, and prepared food for him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy baking cupcakes, exercising, coloring mandalas, doing crafts and crafts, and reading. I also like riding a bike and swimming.
Comments
I want to be an Au Pair in the USA because I enjoy to work with children and to share time with them. I can always learn so much from their ideas and creativity. I am looking forward to plan various funny and creative activities with children. In addition, I want to learn about your culture and I would like to have a different experience in another country as well. I am looking forward to this cultural exchange with different people and to meet friends and develop professionally and personally by learning new skills
Child Care Experience
From July to November 2020 I babysat Nina (4) occasionally. I looked after her and organized different activities for her. I babysat Simon (2) from August 2020 to January 2021 twice a week. I changed diapers, and different kinds of activities with him. I looked after Dante (7) from September to December 2019. I helped him with homework and taught him English. Finally, I babysat Valentino (7mths) and Josefina (6mths) from July 2015 to April 2021 occasionally. I changed diapers, fed and bathed them, put them down for naps, entertained them, did some light housekeeping and helped with homework when they were older.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Painting, drawing, walking in nature, reading, meeting new people, listening to music, spending time with friends, watching soccer games
Comments
I want to be an Au Pair because I like working and being with kids, learning from new cultures, and also I would like to improve my English, meet new people and share my culture with you. I consider myself qualified because of my personality and experience. I am responsible, caring and creative.
Child Care Experience
From January 2017 to May 2017 I took care of Valentina (3). We played together and I fed her. From June 2017 to April 2018 I worked as a volunteer on Pre-school (10 months-2 years). I took care of them, helped changing diapers, helped to feed them and played with them. From August 2019 to November 2019 I tool care of Luisa (5) and Luca (8) - I helped with homework and we played together.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my family, my friends and my pets, Spending time outdoor on beach, park, Parties with my friends and my family, I rescue pets from street and help them find a family, Playing tennis, Running, Gym, Swimming
Comments
I want became Au Pair cause a I want to experience another country, another culture, I love spending time with kids. I am very communicate, full of energy to play with kids, calm and patient.
Child Care Experience
I took care of Thiago (1) and Arthur (4) from February 2017 to June 2018 in the afternoons. I sang and played with the children, changed clothes, assisted in the bathroom and did some light housekeeping. I worked at a school from May 2015 to June 2016 taking care of children ages 2 to 5 years old. I supervised the children, sang and play with them, helped change their clothes and assisted in the bathroom.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Walking outdoors, watching movies and series and going out to eat, playing volleyball with my cousins.
Comments
I really like children and, especially, working with them because they are pure and have a lot of love to give. The daily teachings on how to be a better person that children give us also delight me. I believe that all this love I have for children makes my work with them much easier. Responsibility, understanding, knowing how to listen and discipline are important characteristics for dealing with children I have.
Child Care Experience
From DEC 2019 until MAR 2020, I took care of Heloisa (3 years). I changed her diapers, changed her clothes, prepared food for her, took her out for walks, and prepared her birthday party together with the parents. From FEB until JUN 2021, I was responsible for 6-months old Emma. I changed her diapers, fed her, and played a lot with her. Since OCT 2018, I am in charge of Samara (4 years). I also cooked meals for her, bathed her, did her hair, and generally support her and her parents with daily chores.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I love to draw, write, dance, sing, doing sports, camping, watching tv, i love toons, i also can read and play music and teach it, i'd love to teach or take care of kids who have any of this hobbies. Voley. Soccer. Basquetball. Beisbol. artistic gym.
Comments
I would love to help someone’s child to play an instrument. I would like to be an Au Pair because I do not only want to take care of children but to also teach them something and spend a year or two with a family. I really love to get to know people and to also leave a mark in someone's life and to be remembered as someone that taught little kids the beauty of arts, whether is about music, drawing, or painting.
Child Care Experience
Since May 2020, twice a week for 3 hours, I babysit my sister Hanna since she was born. I take care of every aspect of child care. Sicne March 2014, once a week, I take care of Arne and Bruno (now 10) and Julius (now 12). I prepare their meals, play with them, help with homework and put them to bed. Since Ugust 2017, twice a year, for 8 hours, I look after Pia (1) and Viktor (2). I play with them and look after them. Sicne June 2018, when needed, I take care of Annika (now 8). I pick her up from school, help wiht homework, make dinner and put her to bed. In May and June 2019, for 3 weeks, I worked in a kindergarten where I looked after a group of children ages 1 to 2.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Dancing, making props and scenery, music, every kind of creative activity (e.g. to read, write, draw or bake), calm walks with my dog in nature where I take a lot of photos from my surroundings, planning trips, activities and events with my family and friends and enjoy spending time with them, outdoor activities such as sailing, surfing, swimming, skating, I like volleyball, table tennis, home workouts, gym sessions and dance classes
Comments
I would like to use the time after my high school graduation to collect new experiences in terms of dealing with new situations, myself, culture and social fields. The USA gives me the best possibilities because it includes the cultural and nature diversity I want to experience. In exchange I want to bring my various experiences in childcare to my host family. I learned to interact with children in many different ways due to the different contacts with them. Not only the babysitting tasks but also the duties around the children like preparing dishes showed me the meaning of childcare. Through these impressions I became a very patient and also determined person who tries to find solutions for every kind of situation. Thereby, I effort to look after each ones needs and feelings, so no one gets lost between others. My emphatic manner helps me to understand the children minds.
Child Care Experience
I've babysat Dylan (7) and Cielo (1) since March 2013 once a week. I wake them up, prepare breakfast, take Dylan to and from school and prepare dinner. I babysat Valentin (3mths) from December 2020 to August 2021 occasionally. I fed and bathed him, changed diapers, put down for naps and played with him. I also babysat Gian (2mths) from September to November 2018 three days a week. I changed diapers, bathed him, put him down for naps, gave him bottles and played with him. Finally, I've volunteered at a children's hospital since February 2018 occasionally taking care of children ages 5 to 16 years old. I help with bathing the children, change their diapers, fed them, played with them, put them down for naps, and teach them reading and writing.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, listening to music, spending time with friends and family, cooking, playing/watching soccer and handball
Comments
I want to be an au pair because I feel that it is a beautiful possibility to know another culture totally different from mine. I would like to learn everything they do, how they take care of their children, what they do on vacation, what are their typical foods and what are their customs. And on the other hand, to be able to teach my language, the typical phrases, my favorite foods, our music and bring a little bit of Argentina to another family. I always loved taking care of children and it is something I do in Argentina, but when I discovered that I can also do it in the United States, I did not hesitate for a moment to start this process and take the big step.
Child Care Experience
I was an English teacher assistant as an internship at Thai kindergarten - elementary school on December 2020. I taught grade 3 students (9 years old) about the rule of using there is/ there are and vocabularies about things in home, I used visual teaching strategies along with drawing illustrations as mnemonic tools to help them understand and memorize English grammar and vocabulary better. For grade 4 students (10 years old), I taught them about time. I also took care and observed grade 5-6 students (11 - 12 years old) and checked their English assignments. On February and March 2021, I was a volunteer as a babysitter at a Christian nursery where I took care many groups of children more than 200 hours. I had switched my duties every week to take care a group of children in each class (approximately 20 children and above for each class). There were pre-kindergarten (ages 1 – 2 years ), K1 (ages 2 – 3 years 6 months), and K2-3 students (ages 3.6 - 5 years). For pre-K students, they were so young and tiny, I had to line up for them to dance every morning, then prepare milk for them, do the activities together (play game, light exercise, and arts & crafts), do storytelling, bath for some younger children, prepare meal for them every lunch, prepare bedsheets, put them to bed for their afternoon naps, wash dishes and do laundry for hand towels, some students outfit, and bedsheets which were dirty, change diapers and clean, look after when they use restroom, do braids and hairdressing for the girls. For K1-3 students, I had done almost the same with pre-k but included teaching them the homework for like mathematics, Thai, and English subjects. On that time, there were international young students as well. We were close and good at communicating to one another, and I taught them every subject in English because they did not understand Thai.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Drawing, painting (digital art, traditional art), ukulele, singing, dancing, playing with my dogs, watching English-soundtrack series, listening to music, light exercising, swimming, badminton, riding bicycle
Comments
I expect that this au pair program will be a great opportunity for me to have new experience to go to America where surrounded by people whose nationalities different from me to get that chance to exchange and learn new languages, cultures, nature, and everything. Since I love children and I can make them happy and smiley, I extremely would like to get to know how different between Thai children and American children that will be able to extend my career in the future as a good teacher as well. Besides, my strengths in my opinion are artistic, creative, calm, caring, kind, and responsible as well.
Child Care Experience
I am first-aid certified. From JUN 2019 until DEC 2020, I took care of two kids (11 and 6 years old). I planned their free time activities, supported them with their homework, bathed them, and prepared meals for them as well. From OCT 2019 until JAN 2020, I took care of Sofiya (5 years old). I was playing in- and outdoors with her, prepared her lunch, and since this all happened in the hospital, I always made sure she was safe. Since DEC 2018, I am in charge of Babe (5 years). I prepared meals for her and took care of her while she was in the hospital. From JUN 2019 until DEC 2020, I was in charge of two kids (6 months and 8 years old) whom I cooked meals for, bathed, and supported their parents with daily light household chores.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I like reading books, listening to music, watching movies, series, documentary, and listening to TED talks. I also enjoy Badminton, Swimming, Yoga, Pilates, jogging, and running.
Comments
The reason I decided to join the Au Pair program is mainly because I love kids and I truly believe I can get along very well with them. I also want to challenge myself, open more perspectives, and learn more about the American culture. Lastly, I would also like to improve my English skills. I am a very friendly, sociable, and an easy-going person. Also, I can easily adapt to different situations very quickly.
Child Care Experience
From February 2018 to September 2021 I took care of Felipe (4). I gave snacks, spent time playing with the kids, taught them to draw and paint. From June 2020 to September 2021 I took care of Luciana (4). From October 2014 October 2016 I took care of Samuel (4) and prepared and gave her lunch and taught to draw and paint. From April 2013 to June 2013 I took care of Colegio Fabio Lozano Simonelli (5 - 8 years). I helped with their school chores and spent time playing with them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Skating, Soccer, Listening to music
Comments
I want to be an Au Pair because I really enjoy spending time with kids. I believe children need a person who is effective and patient. I'll support them at any time as an older sister also I am a nice person, very committed and responsible and I love the idea of getting to know another culture, travel and enjoy with children, it sounds very exciting. Also I am sure that it will help me to become independent and to grow as a better person.
