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Winnie Ndowe

Nanny/Housekeeper
Capetown,WC

Summary

Dedicated Nanny and Housekeeper with a proven track record of enhancing children's wellness and household management for families, including those with special needs. Significantly improved communication with a non-English speaking child. Expert in personal care and basic housekeeping. Handling various duties and assignments. Ability to multitask and work quickly in order to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Seeking an opportunity to make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Caregiver/Housekeeper

Marius Van Loggernberg
04.2021 - 11.2024
  • Worked as a Housekeeper for two of his properties
  • Adhered to the house cleaning checklist.
  • Maintained a clean and comfortable environment by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Grocery shopping and handling budgeting responsibilities for various household expenses.
  • Managed household tasks efficiently, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms and toilets to keep facilities them clean.
  • Contributed to a harmonious family atmosphere by maintaining open communication channels with client regarding expectations and priorities.
  • Making beds and changing bedding as and when necessary.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.


  • Provided care to his step son who is Autistic
  • Assisted with his daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help him achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with dressing and grooming
  • Assisted with self-administered medications.
  • Gave parents detailed reports on progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Doing activities with him, like taking him for walks.
  • Stayed with him while parents traveled overseas for holidays.


Reasons for leaving

  • Was not paid on time for many months resulting in this affecting my mental well-being.

Nanny/Housekeeper

Anna Nechava
04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Was in charge of looking after a child aged 1 year and 3 months, as well as doing housekeeping when the need arose.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for him based on dietary guidelines.
  • Changed nappies, bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment through regular tidying duties.
  • Engaged in play activities, took him to the park once a day when weather permitted as a way of encouraging outdoor play.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Stayed with the child for a week at times, when parents had to travel. In some cases, I would travel with them.
  • Engaged in reading and storytelling as a way of promoting intellectual development.
  • Worked closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency.
  • Updated parents on the child's progress, needs and achievements.
  • When he started attending creche, I would manage the house, and continue Nanny duties when he returned from creche.


Housekeeping Duties

  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Maintained a clean and comfortable environment by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep them clean.


MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

  • During my employment here, I was able to communicate with a child who did not understand English.


Reasons for Leaving

  • Parents separated


Education

Understanding The Autism Spectrum Disorder

Alison Academy
Online
01-2024

Night Nursing Course/Au Pair

Alison Academy
Online
01-2024

Elderly Care And Caring For Disabled

Alison Academy
Online
01-2024

Supporting Individuals - Intellectual Disabilities

Alison Academy
Online
01-2024

O'Level

Dangamvura High School
Zimbabwe
12-2000

Skills

  • Child minding
  • Infant Care and Night Nursing
  • Understanding Children's Rights
  • Menu planning and understanding Food Allergies
  • Cooking Baby Purees
  • Positive Discipline Techniques
  • Early Learning Readers
  • Baby Massage
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Sleep Training

References

  • Anna Nechava

     +27723796349


  • Marius Van Loggernberg

      +27786436995

Additional Contact Details

  • Available on Whatsapp on following number +27842195332

Timeline

Caregiver/Housekeeper

Marius Van Loggernberg
04.2021 - 11.2024

Nanny/Housekeeper

Anna Nechava
04.2021 - 01.2023

Understanding The Autism Spectrum Disorder

Alison Academy

Night Nursing Course/Au Pair

Alison Academy

Elderly Care And Caring For Disabled

Alison Academy

Supporting Individuals - Intellectual Disabilities

Alison Academy

O'Level

Dangamvura High School
Winnie NdoweNanny/Housekeeper