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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 April to July 2019, I worked as a tutor at an education center with children ages 2 to 12 years old. I worked here 5 days a week and tutored the children individually to promote development skills and improve their grades. Additionally, I prepared light meals for them and cleaned up their work areas. From August to October 2019, I have worked at an after-school care center with children ages 6 to 13 years old. Here, I help them with their homework and school assignments and do so 5 days a week. Additionally, for one week in June 2019, I worked at a nursery with children ages 10 months to 13 years old. Here, I kept the children occupied, planned activities and lessons, and used activities and instructional methods to motivate them. From April 2017 to about October 2019, I have babysat Anzel (3 mths) during school holidays and weekends. I helped to entertain her, prepare bottles for her, change her diapers, and put her down for naps. Finally, from April to July 2019, I watched Mienke (4) for about 4 hours a week. I planned activities for her, played educational games with her, gave her snacks, and ensured that she is happy and safe.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, watching TV series, hanging out with friends & family, taking photos, doing arts & crafts, and playing netball.
Comments
I want to experience and learn more about America's culture, traditions, history, and way of life, which is why I want to be an au pair. I consider myself qualified to participate in the program as I am a patient and kind person with a lot of love and passion. I love taking care of small children and helping them reach milestones in their development. I have a passion for working with children and would enjoy working with them every day.
Child Care Experience
Between March 2018 - February 2019 I cared for Bulut (3 months), 25 hours in a week, I fed her, played with her, changed her diapers, changed her clothes, bathed her and took her out. Between January 2015 - May 2017 I took care of Ozgu (7) and Berrin (9), 18 hours in a week, I prepared meals for them, took and prepared them to their activities (gymnastics), helped them with homework and transported them to the gym.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Doing yoga, listening to the music, reading, camping, traveling, discovering new places, meeting people, animals, swimming, hiking, boxing.
Comments
I would like to be an Au Pair because I like spending time sharing experiences with children. I feel much more peaceful and energetic when I see children around me. On the other hand, I do care a lot about acting as a role model for them. I believe, I have strong skills of communication with them which is the key factor to childcare. I think I will be an excellent au pair for your children. I like to think positively and to be open minded. Also I see myself as an outgoing, honest, careful, friendly person. I care about family and personal relationships a lot.
Child Care Experience
Between 2015 and 2016, I cared for Eliz (4) for 5 hours per day on weekdays. I prepared meals for her, played with her, bathed her, painted with her, did her laundry and put her down to sleep. In 2019, I have been taking care of Yagmur (2) for 6 hours on weekdays. This includes preparing meals for her, taking her to the playground, putting her down to sleep, bathing her and washing her clothes. Between 2017 and 2018, I took care of Esila (6 months old) for 10 hours per week. I prepared bottles for her, changed her diapers, put her down to nap, bathed her, and did laundry for her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Going to the theater, art, cooking, watching movies, going to the gym, and swimming.
Comments
I have experience in caring with children with special needs and am first aid certified. I want to be an au pair because I love to spend time with children and I love to teach and share new things with them. When I teach them something their reactions smiling at me is one of the most important thing in the world. When I deal with them I turn back to my childhood times and remember myself and we are like kids together. Moreover, their energy make me feel good. I am good at feeding them and putting them down for naps. My smile is really effective at making kids feel safe and happy. I strongly believe that I can easily get along with the kids and your family.
Child Care Experience
From February to April 2018, I watched Emilia (2) occasionally. This included entertaining the child, playing with her, making her dinner, and putting her to bed. Additionally, during the same time, I watched Emma (2) and Oskar (3) about 5 times. I played with them and took care of all of their needs. From May 2018 to August 2019, I worked with a group of kids ages 3 to 18 years old. I prepared meals for them, drove them around, and planned fun activities for them. From July to September 2019, I started babysitting Tom (9). I played with him, read to him, made him dinner, and put him to bed. Finally, I cared for Fiona (1) in July 2019.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, playing piano, roller derby, skating, swimming, and cycling.
Comments
I would like to become an au pair in the USA because I like children very much and I love having them around me. I would also like to get to know the culture of the USA better and experience it first hand. My strengths are independence, honesty, respect, patience, and empathy. Additionally, I have experience providing assistance for children with special needs.
Child Care Experience
Between September 2014 and May 2019 I cared for Toprak (3) for 10 hours a week during the school year. I prepared meals for him, helped him with homework, took him to the park, and picked him up from school. During the summers from June 2015 to August 2018, I watched Ekin (9mths) for 32 hours per week. My responsibilities included feeding her, changing her diapers, reading to her, putting her down for a nap, playing with her, and taking her outside to play.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Watching movies and TV series, going to theater, dancing, running, gymnastics, swimming, going to gym.
Comments
I would like to be an au pair because I love children very much; I love being with them and making different activities to do with them. I am very happy while children are around me and they make me energetic. I like to make a difference in other's lives and I believe that being a good role model for children can make a big difference. I love to put a smile on someoneâs face, which is why Iâm involved with children care. Also, being an au pair in America would be a very good experience for me because I would learn the American culture as well as others.
Child Care Experience
Between 2017-2018 I took care of Nisra (4) I taught her social skills like facilitated their snack, arts and crafts and prepared healthy snacks for her and I also babysat her sister Mira (4 months) I dressed her and fed her. Between 2015-2016 I took care of Beril, I cooked for him, put him down to nap and changed him diapers.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Camping, hiking, traveling, reading books, watching movies, taking photos, cooking, fitness
Comments
During an au pair stay you live in another country and have the chance to do lots of travelling there. You learn the language more or less automatically in everyday life, and if you want you can certainly take a language course, too. A great thing about being an au pair is that there are so many other au pairs and young adventurers whom you also get to meet. That means you're making friends with people from all around the world. I know swimming very well and I can teach easily. Moreover, I am good at drawing and also teaching and helping kids with special needs is easy for me.
Child Care Experience
**I am willing to care for children 1 year and older.** I volunteered at a school from February to March 2011 taking care of children with special needs ages 4 to 8 years old. I helped with homework, played, gave them snacks, helped with bathroom routine and did fun activities with them. From March to July 2016 I worked in a daycare taking care of children ages 1 to 10 years old. I prepared and gave the children snacks, helped with homework and played with them. I babysat Matias (7mths) and Santiago (10mths) from June to September 2017. I fed and bathed them, got them dressed, played inside and outside, changed diapers, put them down for naps, sang songs with them and read stories. From April 2007 to October 2017 I looked after Felipe (1). I bathed and helped him get dressed, fed him, took him to do fun activities such as movies or the park. Once he started school I dropped and picked him up from there, helped with homework and played with him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, listening to music, travelling, watching movies, swimming, dancing, playing basketball
Comments
I want to be an Au pair in USA because I think that is an excellent opportunity to improve my English, know other culture while I am caring for children. I think this program is for me because I love children and I have fun being with them. I have a lot experience in child care and I trust in my abilities as teacher.
Child Care Experience
From September to October 2018, I worked in a kindergarten for 35 hours a week with children ages 3 to 6 years old. Here, I prepared snacks for the group, helped them get dressed, played games with them, read books to them, drew pictures with them, and took them outside to play. Additionally, I worked with an older kindergarten group from October to November 2018 where the kids were 5 to 10 years old. Here, my responsibilities included preparing their lunches, helping them with their homework, and playing games with them. Finally, from September to November 2018, I babysat Emilia (10) as needed. This included making her lunch or dinner, playing games with her, helping her with her homework, and driving her to her activities.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Meeting up with friends, riding bikes, going to the gym, singing, dancing, trying out new recipes, going to the movies, cheerleading, horseback riding, and going to the gym.
Comments
I want to be an au pair because I love spending time with children, seeing them happy, and doing whatever it takes to see them grow everyday. I chose the USA because I have ancestors with American roots so this culture has fascinated me since I was a child. I think I am qualified to become an au pair in this program because I am a reliable person and will take this job very seriously. I only want the best from my host children and will work to make them happy! I am very independent, responsible, and first aid certified.
Child Care Experience
In 2015 I took care of Yuri (2) during the week helping him with his homework, preparing his meals, and tidying up his room. I also babysat Felipe (8) from 2017 to 2018, I bathed him, prepared his meals and playing. I took care of a 9 year old boy for two months in 2019, we played together, I helped him put him to sleep, bathed and fed him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Going to the movies, going out with my friends, cooking, running 2 days a week. I like to seek new opportunities.
Comments
I would like to be au pair because it will be an incredible experience, a big opportunity to meet new cultures and improve my English. I would describe myself as a mature, patient and responsible person. I work at the University and I help parents and students with study information. I chose this au pair program because I love kids, I think I can learn a lot with them and they can learn with me too. I think I have a lot to learn, because we always learn from people that cross our lives, and I have a lot to offer too!
Child Care Experience
Between 2015-2019 I worked in a school with children from 6 to 15 years old. I played with children, went to museums and zoos with them. In 2017 I took care of Matias (1) 5 days a week. I gave him bottles, changed his diapers and played with him. In 2016 I took care of Gabriel 3 days a week. I took him to the kindergarten, prepared meals for him, helped him with his chores and played with him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Painting, drawing, dancing, reading books, playing table games, writing poetry, playing soccer, basketball, track and field, and chess.
Comments
I consider myself qualified because I have been working with children for a long time now. To me, a child is a little universe who will be the future. It is necessary to understand them and show them that life depends on their abilities, and mistakes are opportunities. So, I know that I will do my best effort to make sure they have a big smile on their face and a lot of knowledge. I have learned many things about service, respect, tolerance, patience. Normally, when I am taking care of children I sing, and dance with them. For me is necessary to teach them to paint, to draw and to explore.