Dennis Nilges

• Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
• Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
• Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
• Developed bilingual abilities in English through immersive conversation and activities.
• Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
• Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
• Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
• Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
• Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home by demonstrating flexibility adaptability when faced with unexpected changes or challenges.
• Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
• Ensured household cleanliness by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, tidying up toys or organizing play spaces.
• Organized age-appropriate educational trips to local museums, parks, zoos stimulating curiosity about the world around them.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
• Provided reliable transportation to various appointments, activities, and outings while maintaining safety standards.
• Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
• Supported emotional development through empathetic listening and guidance during difficult situations or conflicts.
• Drove children to dance, cheer, and sports practices.
• Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
• Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
• Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
• Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
• Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
• Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.

My job is to provide help in arranging primarily doctor appointments for the clients in morning, evening and night shifts. I drive them to the grocery shop, give them ideas how to spend their day, shower or bath the clients that need help, establish a morning and evening routine, changing diapers, making sure that the clients take their medications, to write a summary about every clients day, to make sure the dorm is clean and order more medication if it runs out. Additionally I help the clients to achieve their goals and check on their progress.