Nora Paola Ham

2 Childs: 1 year, New born

• Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
• Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
• Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
• Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
• Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
• Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
• Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.

1 child: 18 months

• Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
• Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
• Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
• Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
• Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
• Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.

2 child: 3 months, New born

• Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
• Communicated positively with children and guardians.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
• Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
• Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
• Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.

2 child: 11 months, New born

• 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 Language 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.
• Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
• Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
• Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
• Organized age-appropriate educational trips to local museums, parks, zoos stimulating curiosity about the world around them.
• Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
• Coordinated playdates with other families to encourage socialization among the children under my care.