MARY, 30 YEARS

Dear Host Families,

I am happy you went through my au pair profile and am ready to join your family.

My name is Mary. I am a 22 year-old (girl). I´m single. I don’t have any kids. I come from a family of 5. I am currently living and working here in the Philippines.

When it comes to leisure, I take pleasure in the simple things in life. I enjoy being outdoors, being with my friends, going for walks, visiting places I have not been to, and reading a good book.

As a person I am dependable, responsible, honest and hardworking, I am able to follow directions, I have good interpersonal skills to get along with other people, I have a cheerful disposition and willing to work under busy conditions. I love keeping the family´s home clean, tidy and presentable.

When it comes to experience, I´m currently employed in the family with 2 children. My duties and responsibilities as Housemaid/Domestic Helper are as follows.

Cleaning each corner of the house, dusting and organizing, sweep and mop the floors, Collect dirty and used clothes for laundry, Folding dried clothes and rearrange them to their original placements, organizing closets, Empty waste bins, empty and clean/replace ashtrays, and dispose of all trash and waste items, Cooking meals for the family, collect and clean dishes after each meal, Clean kitchen equipment after use such as ovens, stoves, blenders. Organizing kitchen cabinets, Maintain kitchen and bathroom cleanliness after use, Dust window blinds and rearrange draperies to their original placements, Making family's beds, Assist in the grocery shopping, Bathing and dressing children, prepare their lunch boxes, organizing children's toys and books, teaching them letters, numbers, and colors, reading books with them, taking children to parks and playgrounds, dropping off and picking up them from the school. The children I am caring now is a girl 3 years old and a boy 5 years old, Washing bed linens and towels if it’s necessary, Watering plants, and feeding pets.
As far as preferences are concerned, I am looking for a live-in arrangement with a host family, that would be happy to have me stay with and work for them for at least 24 months.

I would be happy to have the opportunity to speak with you: to answer whatever questions you may have about me or my childcare and housekeeping experiences; to learn more about your family; your interests and to know more about what you expect from me.

Thank you very much for your interest in my application.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely yours,
Mary