Mitchel Rupare
Caregiver
Cape Town,Western cape
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over eight years of experience in providing exceptional childcare services. Adept at nurturing and educating young children, ensuring their safety, and promoting their development through engaging activities. Reliable, organized, and proficient in first aid and CPR.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Au Pair
PHIL SUSLOW
03.2022 - Current
- Cared for Skylar from 5 months old
- Preparing and providing bottles, breastfeeding support, introducing solid foods, and ensuring proper nutrition
- Provided general housekeeping and evening/weekend babysitting
- Regularly changing diapers to maintain hygiene and prevent diaper rash
- Safely bathing the infant and maintaining proper hygiene
- Selecting and changing appropriate clothing, ensuring the infant is comfortable and weather appropriate
- Establishing and maintaining sleep routines, putting the infant down for naps, and ensuring a safe sleep environment
- Observing and reporting any signs of illness or discomfort, administering medications as needed, and attending medical appointments
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities to support physical and cognitive development, such as tummy time, sensory play, and reading
- Ensuring a safe environment by babyproofing the living area, always monitoring the infant, and responding to emergencies
- Providing comfort, cuddling, and creating a nurturing environment to support emotional well-being
- Regularly updating parents on the infant's activities, milestones, and any concerns
- Performing light housekeeping duties related to the infant, such as laundry, sterilizing bottles, and tidying up play areas
- Safely transporting the infant to and from activities, medical appointments, and playdates if necessary
- Helping to establish and maintain a consistent daily routine for feeding, sleeping, and activities
- Keeping records of the infant's growth, milestones, and any significant changes
Au Pair
HAYLEY VELDMAN
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Cared for Nicholas (2 years) and McKenzie (5 years)
- Preparing and providing bottles, introducing solid foods, and ensuring proper nutrition
- Provided general housekeeping and evening/weekend babysitting
- Regularly changing diapers to maintain hygiene and prevent diaper rash
- Safely bathing the infant and maintaining proper hygiene
- Selecting and changing appropriate clothing, ensuring the infant is comfortable and weather appropriate
- Establishing and maintaining sleep routines, putting the infant down for naps, and ensuring a safe sleep environment
- Observing and reporting any signs of illness or discomfort, administering medications as needed, and attending medical appointments
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities to support physical and cognitive development, such as tummy time, sensory play, and reading
- Ensuring a safe environment by babyproofing the living area, always monitoring the infant, and responding to emergencies
- Providing comfort, cuddling, and creating a nurturing environment to support emotional well-being
- Regularly updating parents on the infant's activities, milestones, and any concerns
- Performing light housekeeping duties related to the infant, such as laundry, sterilizing bottles, and tidying up play areas
- Safely transporting the infant to and from activities, medical appointments, and playdates if necessary
- Helping to establish and maintain a consistent daily routine for feeding, sleeping, and activities
- Keeping records of the infant's growth, milestones, and any significant changes
- Supervised playdates, engaged in reading, and park activities
- Walked children to and from school and maintained clothing order
Au Pair
BLAKE AND JAIME MUSGROVE
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Cared for Mila from 13 months to 25 months
- Preparing and providing bottles, introducing solid foods, and ensuring proper nutrition
- Provided general housekeeping and evening/weekend babysitting
- Regularly changing diapers to maintain hygiene and prevent diaper rash
- Safely bathing the infant and maintaining proper hygiene
- Selecting and changing appropriate clothing, ensuring the infant is comfortable and weather appropriate
- Establishing and maintaining sleep routines, putting the infant down for naps, and ensuring a safe sleep environment
- Observing and reporting any signs of illness or discomfort, administering medications as needed, and attending medical appointments
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities to support physical and cognitive development, such as tummy time, sensory play, and reading
- Ensuring a safe environment by babyproofing the living area, always monitoring the infant, and responding to emergencies
- Providing comfort, cuddling, and creating a nurturing environment to support emotional well-being
- Regularly updating parents on the infant's activities, milestones, and any concerns
- Performing light housekeeping duties related to the infant, such as laundry, sterilizing bottles, and tidying up play areas
- Safely transporting the infant to and from activities, medical appointments, and playdates if necessary
- Helping to establish and maintain a consistent daily routine for feeding, sleeping, and activities
- Keeping records of the infant's growth, milestones, and any significant changes
Au Pair
LEEANN LAMBLEY
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Cared for Zoey from 6 months to 36 months
- Preparing and providing bottles, introducing solid foods, and ensuring proper nutrition
- Provided general housekeeping and evening/weekend babysitting
- Regularly changing diapers to maintain hygiene and prevent diaper rash
- Safely bathing the infant and maintaining proper hygiene
- Selecting and changing appropriate clothing, ensuring the infant is comfortable and weather appropriate
- Establishing and maintaining sleep routines, putting the infant down for naps, and ensuring a safe sleep environment
- Observing and reporting any signs of illness or discomfort, administering medications as needed, and attending medical appointments
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities to support physical and cognitive development, such as tummy time, sensory play, and reading
- Ensuring a safe environment by babyproofing the living area, always monitoring the infant, and responding to emergencies
- Providing comfort, cuddling, and creating a nurturing environment to support emotional well-being
- Regularly updating parents on the infant's activities, milestones, and any concerns
- Performing light housekeeping duties related to the infant, such as laundry, sterilizing bottles, and tidying up play areas
- Safely transporting the infant to and from activities, medical appointments, and playdates if necessary
- Helping to establish and maintain a consistent daily routine for feeding, sleeping, and activities
- Keeping records of the infant's growth, milestones, and any significant changes
Au Pair
NICKI VAN POUKE
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Cared for Felix from 6 months to 15 months
- Preparing and providing bottles, introducing solid foods, and ensuring proper nutrition
- Provided general housekeeping and evening/weekend babysitting
- Regularly changing diapers to maintain hygiene and prevent diaper rash
- Safely bathing the infant and maintaining proper hygiene
- Selecting and changing appropriate clothing, ensuring the infant is comfortable and weather appropriate
- Establishing and maintaining sleep routines, putting the infant down for naps, and ensuring a safe sleep environment
- Observing and reporting any signs of illness or discomfort, administering medications as needed, and attending medical appointments
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities to support physical and cognitive development, such as tummy time, sensory play, and reading
- Ensuring a safe environment by babyproofing the living area, always monitoring the infant, and responding to emergencies
- Providing comfort, cuddling, and creating a nurturing environment to support emotional well-being
- Regularly updating parents on the infant's activities, milestones, and any concerns
- Performing light housekeeping duties related to the infant, such as laundry, sterilizing bottles, and tidying up play areas
- Safely transporting the infant to and from activities, medical appointments, and playdates if necessary
- Helping to establish and maintain a consistent daily routine for feeding, sleeping, and activities
- Keeping records of the infant's growth, milestones, and any significant changes
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Behaviour Management
- Child Safety
- Childcare
- Communication
- CPR and First Aid
- Cultural Exchange
- Early Childhood Development
- Emotional Support
- Homework Assistance
- Infant Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Patience
- Playtime Supervision
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Transportation
Timeline
Au Pair
PHIL SUSLOW
03.2022 - Current
Au Pair
HAYLEY VELDMAN
07.2020 - 01.2022
Au Pair
BLAKE AND JAIME MUSGROVE
05.2019 - 05.2020
Au Pair
LEEANN LAMBLEY
10.2016 - 03.2019
Au Pair
NICKI VAN POUKE
06.2015 - 09.2016
O Level -
Chindunduma High School
Childcare and EYFS -
Alison
Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care -
Alison
Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled -
Alison
Infant and Child CPR Course -
Safe2Grow
CPR & First Aid for Children -
Safe-Med
Blocks 1 - 8 -
Nanny & Me
First Aid & CPR -
Super Nannies
Education
O Level -
Chindunduma High School
Childcare and EYFS -
Alison
12.2023
Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care -
Alison
12.2023
Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled -
Alison
12.2023
Infant and Child CPR Course -
Safe2Grow
12.2022
CPR & First Aid for Children -
Safe-Med
12.2022
Blocks 1 - 8 -
Nanny & Me
12.2019
First Aid & CPR -
Super Nannies
12.2015
Languages
Shona
English
Interviewavailability
Any Time
References
Available on request
Personal Information
- Passport Number: AE483636
- Notice Period: Negotiable
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