Languages spoken
English, Filipino (Tagalog)
Preferred countries
Australia, Canada, United States
Characteristics
Diet
Standard (no restrictions)
Bio
Hello! I'm Maria from the Philippines. I'm loving and attentive, and caring for children, especially the very youngest, has been the heart of my work for years. I find real joy in a baby's first smile or a toddler learning a new word.
I'm gentle, observant and used to following a family's routines, from feeding schedules to nap times and bedtime rituals. I'm also good at keeping a calm home environment, which helps young children feel secure. I can cycle, and I'm happy to push a stroller on long walks.
I'd like to work abroad as an au pair for a year or more, in a family that values trust and respect. I'm hard-working and flexible, and I'd love to be a steady, reliable presence in children's lives.
Childcare experience
I have five years of professional experience as a nanny with infants and toddlers, including several newborns. I'm confident with feeding, bathing, changing and soothing, and I know the signs that something is wrong and a parent should be told.
I've worked with families whose parents travel, so I'm used to taking responsibility and communicating clearly through daily updates. I'm fluent in English and Filipino, and I enjoy singing nursery rhymes in both.
Health, allergies, special diets or other information
I'm healthy and have no allergies. I smoke, but I never do it near children and I'm happy to follow a family's rules. I don't have a driving licence.