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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 February to June 2019, Monday to Friday, I worked in a preschool where I took care of a group of children between the ages of 5 and 6 years old. I helped them with homework, took them to the bathroom, taught them to draw and paint, played with them. I worked in a church with children ages 7 to 13 years old from February 2018 to August 2019, 14 hours a week. I taught them about God, did activities with them such as crafts, singing, painting, I took them to parks, taught them things such as building tents, making knots, campfires, how to grow plants, taught them about nature and animals. Between September and December 2018, Monday to Friday for 5 hours a day, I babysat Juanita (4). I took her to school, helped her with homework, prepared meals for her, took her to parks and church.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Singing, taking theater lessons, listening to music, spending time with my family, playing volleyball and basketball, swimming.
Comments
I am first aid certified. I want to be an au pair because it is a new opportunity to learn different things, cultures, traditions and I can also publicize what I know, I consider that I qualify for this program because I am a responsible, obedient, committed, honest and dedicated, I like to follow the instructions, I love spending time with the children, taking care of them and helping them in their growth, physical, social and spiritual.
Child Care Experience
Between October 2018 - January 2019 I took care of Antonio (6) on weekends. I prepared meals for him and played with him. Between April - August 2017 I babysat Miguel (2) on weekends. I used to play with him and I taught him to ride a bike and to swim. In 2017 I caref for Manuela (5) on weekends. I prepared meals for her, played with her and did activities with her such as singing, reading books, watching movies. I worked at school taking care of children ages 3 months to 8 years old from May to October 2012 every weekday. I used to play with them, feed them or help them to eat, teach them to paint or draw.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading books, studying, traveling, playing with children, swimming, jumping rope, and doing exercise.
Comments
I am first aid certified. I want to become an au pair because I´d like to have to experience to live in an American family, to know about American culture and improve my English. I love the kids and enjoy spending time with them and I can be like a big sister for them. I'm very responsible and respectful.
Child Care Experience
From September 2018 to June 2019, I watched Constance (7) and Mathilde (5) for around 4 hours a week. My main responsibilities were getting them ready for school and feeding them breakfast. Additionally, from September 2018 to 2019, I babysat Hugo (4) for around 6 hours a week. I took him to and from school and activities and also played with him. I cared for Jules (2) for 6 hours a week for the month of September 2019. I transported her to and from school and her activities and also played with her. Finally, from September 2018 to October 2019, I babysat Camilo (4) and Eva (1), occasionally, as needed. I played with them, prepared meals for them, cleaned their dishes, bathed them, and got them ready for bed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
reading, hiking, listening to music, watching TV series & movies, going to the movies, writing, photography, traveling, theater, football, rugby, swimming, and basketball
Comments
I want to be an au pair and be in an exchange program in the USA because I love children and I want to be able to learn English and a new culture through them, especially since I think family is the core of every culture. Living and working with my host family will give me an incredible insight into how Americans live. I want to establish a good relationship with my host family and gain new skills for my future both personally and professionally. I want to be able to teach my family new skills like cooking, speaking French, and have new life experiences together. Mostly importantly, I love being around children; I love playing games, helping them, being active, comforting them, taking care of them, listening to them, organizing activities, making them dinner, and lastly supporting and encouraging them.
Child Care Experience
Between January 2013 and April 2016 I cared for Matheus (4 months old) and Juliara (5 years old) for 4 hours a day and on the weekends. I woke them up, prepared them to daycare and school, I prepared their breakfast and dinner, cleaned their bedroom and washed their clothes. Between June and November 2018, 4 hours a night, I babysat Wendy (4 months old). I bathed her, prepared her bottles, read her bedtime stories and washed her clothes.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Meeting new people, studying, playing with children, cooking, riding a bike, going to nature, walking, playing volleyball and soccer.
Comments
Becoming an au pair is a dream; I have a desire to caring for children every day and knowing a new culture. I will also be able to share some Brazilian culture. I would describe myself as a dreamer, open-minded and patient woman. I am a person who easily adapts to situations and customs, trying being as much flexible as I can, to be able to help the Host Family with their children whenever they need. I want to help in the growth and development of your children. My experience living 4 years with a "Brazilian Host Family", made me develop the ability to deal with the family. Having host siblings would be a great experience! I really want to be part of your family, always respecting and helping each other!
Child Care Experience
Between May 2017 - May 2018 I took care of Omer (1 year old), on the weekdays and 4 hours per day, I put him down to nap, bathed him, did his laundry, changed his diapers, changed his clothes and prepared bottles for him. Between January 2015 - January 2016 I cared for Esila (2 years old), for 12 hours per week, I bathed her did her laundry, prepared meals for her, took her to the playground and put her down to nap.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Traveling, reading, painting, cleaning, cooking, ironing, playing volleyball, climbing.
Comments
I am first aid certified. I really want to participate in the Au Pair program because I like kids so much, I get along well with them and I love taking care of them. I'm sure being an Au Pair will also have a huge positive impact for my future self, personally and professionally. I really want to learn the American culture and lifestyle and improve my English. I am very excited to meet new cultures and share my culture with you. I believe that this program is the best chance for me and hope I can easily become a new family member for youf family.
Child Care Experience
I did an internship at the school in May 2019 taking care of children ages 5 to 6 years old. I performed academic activities, danced and played with them. In September 2018, I did an internship in a school with children from one month to 6 years old. I fed the babies and changed their diapers, played with them, helped them in the bathroom and taught them. Between March - November 2018 I babysat Daniela (1), Aura (10), and Emily (14). I used to play with them, give them snacks, help Emily and Aura with their homework, changed Daniela's diapers and feed her. I worked in the school taking care of children ages 3 to 6 years old. I supervised their activities, taught them, sang and played with them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Dancing, working out, meditating, cooking, reading, listening to music, swimming, photography, writing, watching videos, playing soccer, playing volleyball, playing basketball, playing kickball, swimming, gymnastics, karate, playing tennis, cycling, fencing, playing football, rock climbing, running, skating and boxing.
Comments
I have experience in caring with children with special needs. I am first aid certified. I want to work with children and I would like to be part of a different culture. I consider I am a person very honest, responsible and respectful. I enjoy caring for children because I like to be part of their development, accompany them, help them, teach them, play with them, talk to them, listen to them and learn from them. For me discipline and good habits are important. I like to give children the whole attention they need, protect them and love them. With the support of my future host parents in good children's education we could enjoy every moment together and to see children happy, because thatâs the most important thing here.
Child Care Experience
From January 2018 to February 2019, I watched Samuel (10), Mariana (5), and Luciana (2 mths) from Monday through Friday. This included organizing their activities, playing games, doing crafts, taking them fro walks, preparing snacks for them, helping with homework, and changing diapers. Additionally, I babysat Oliver (4 mths) from September to May 2019 on weekends. This included bathing him, dressing him, changing his diapers, feeding him, and putting him down to nap. Finally, from July 2017 to August 2018, I watched Juanita (7) on weekends. I took her to school, prepared her snacks, took her to dance class, helped her with her homework, and did crafts with her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Listening to music, going shopping, cooking, reading, exercising, traveling, playing with children, playing volleyball, skating, bike riding, and going to the gym
Comments
I want to be an au pair because I love children, I have experience and skill with child care, I enjoy being with them, and I always have fun looking after them. I have always wanted to learn about other cultures and different languages and I think this is a wonderful opportunity to do that. I consider myself qualified for this program because I have skills and knowledge that can be applied to the exchange. I am also first aid certified.
Child Care Experience
From January 2015 to March 2016, I watched Juan Luis (5) for 10 hours a day on weekdays. This included preparing and giving him snacks and meals, helping him with his school chores, and spending time playing with him. Additionally, from June 2016 to March 2017, I worked at a kindergarten with children ages 5 to 8 years old for 8 hours a day on weekdays. My responsibilities here were giving the children snacks, playing with them, and helping them paint and draw. Finally, from June 2017 to July 2018, I watched Gabriela (2) for 50 hours a week. I prepared snacks and meals for her, helped her with her school chores, played with her, and helped her to draw and paint.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Traveling, reading, watching movies, hanging out with friends, swimming, riding bikes, climbing, practicing martial arts.
Comments
I decided to be an au pair because I love to spend time taking care of and playing with children. I want to live this cultural exchange because it is going to give me many opportunities like improving my English skills and meeting many people from different parts of the world. I am first aid certified, have swimming instructor experience, and am good at arts and crafts.
Child Care Experience
I have been a teacher since 2015. I teach children from different age group, from 1 to 8 years old, and I can teach to up to 37 children in one class. I started as an assistant professor, where I helped create several activities related to the planning of the evaluation of their knowledge. Then, in September 2017, I became a complete teacher for a total of 36 children, where I developed different strategies, such as books and games, to be able to put into practice that knowledge that they had already established. Later, in May 2018, I started working at a center with younger children where I used games so they could expand their knowledge and apply it in different ways and not teach in the traditional way.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Listening to music, making crafts and exercises, playing baseball, swimming, playing volleyball.
Comments
I am a preschool teacher, and I also have a degree in Autistic Spectrum disorders. I believe that I am a qualified person to be in this program since I always wanted to work with children and to be part of them during their development and growth, and teach them good education and values. One of my strengths is patience since working with children needs a lot of patience. What motivates me to be an au pair is my desire to share my present knowledge to children and their families as well as to transmit my values and customs that I have obtained since childhood.
Child Care Experience
In 2018 I was a volunteer in pre-school with children 1-6 years old, I feed them, assisted them with daily routine and put them down to nap. In 2019 I was also a volunteer in pre-school with children 1.5-6 years old, I played with them, assisted them during meal time, and put them down to nap.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Singing, writing, reading, cooking, listening to music, playing soccer and field hockey
Comments
I love working with kids and I have experience working with kids, for me it's just very fulfilling to see a child grow up and know that you had a part in that. I would love to travel to the USA and experience the culture. I am reliable, patient, honest and proactive. Since discovering my love for children I decided that my long term goals in life are opening my own Day Care center and getting a teachers qualification as I work towards my dream. I believe that becoming an au pair is a great step towards my goal because of the experience I will be gaining since I will be in a completely different country I will be able to incorporate the things I learn to my Day Care center and I believe that au pairing in America would be a great advantage to have due to its diversity. It will also allow me to explore all the different cultures of America and make my dream come true to travel. I believe that I will truly be an asset to your family and I canât wait to watch your little ones learn, grow and develop in my time as your au pair.