Profile Code: LV/46/S25092025 (SA) |
Info | Detail |
Salary: | From R6 500 |
Languages: | English and IsiZulu |
Reside: | Diepsloot, Johannesburg |
Availability: | Immediately, live-in or live-out |
Driver’s License: | N/A |
Car type: | N/A |
Dependents ages: | 21 and 16 years old |
Who will take care of them if you are employed: | With my aunt |
Health: Clinic visits – how often: | Every six months |
Can you get your medicine on weekends | Yes |
Institution |
Detail |
Highest grade passed |
Grade 11 |
Years in total | |
Housekeeper and Nanny | 6 years |
Job name: | Kahler family |
About: | Worked as a nanny |
Duration: | Jun 2024 – Apr 2025 |
Duties: | |
Child was six months old when LV started | |
Bottle feeding at regular times
Wash and sterilize bottles Changing nappies and dressing children Stimulation activities during baby stage Plan for daily activities such as reading story books, block play and singing nursery rhymes Taking baby for walks Meal preparation and feeding Maintain a hygienic environment. Light housekeeping duties regarding the baby |
Job name: | Birkhoff family |
About: | Worked as a housekeeper and nanny |
Duration: | 2023 – 2024 |
Nanny duties | |
Child was 20 months old when LV started | |
Diaper changes
Bottle feeding Bathing and dressing Sterilize feeding equipment Putting the baby down for naps Meal preparation and feeding Provide a safe and loving environment for the child. Engage in activities such as reading stories, playing games and block play Take the child outside for walks Keeping the play area clean. |
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Housekeeping Duties: | |
Sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping the floors. | |
Washing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen. | |
Cleaning the toilets, showers, bathtubs, and restocking restrooms. | |
Washing and ironing the Laundry. | |
Washing bed linen and curtains. | |
Sweeping outside and cleaning outside furniture | |
Make the homeowner aware of damaged items | |
Let the homeowner know if cleaning products need replacing | |
Was a companion for the elderly lady |
Job name: | Van Heerden family |
About: | Worked as a housekeeper and nanny |
Duration: | 2016 – 2020 |
Duties | |
Child was four years old when LV started
Managed daily routines efficiently while remaining flexible to accommodate the needs of the family. Ensured safety of the child by closely supervising during indoor and outdoor playtime. Cleaned, sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs. Restocked cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products. Did the laundry for the family and cleaned the home Watering the plants Feeding the dogs and cats |
From Kahler Family | Feedback |
From when to when did she work for you: | Approximately 8 months, ending around April 2025 |
Why is she no longer employed? | She resigned |
What were her Duties? | She worked as a full-time nanny, assisting with childcare and supporting general household routines |
How was her personality at work? | Pleasant, friendly, and generally easy to work with |
What would you say your former employee needs more training in? | Not really |
What did she excel in? | Childcare and maintaining a structured routine with the baby |
Loyalty to her work? | Reasonably loyal — she completed several months of employment and gave proper notice before leaving. |
Was she mostly on time for work? | Yes, she was punctual and dependable. |
How was her personality towards the kids and animals or the elderly in the house? | She was good with the baby and handled childcare duties well |
Her thoroughness? | She performed her duties adequately and followed instructions as required |
How many days in a week did she work? | She worked full-time, Monday to Friday |
Did she cook? Example of the meals? | No, her primary focus was childcare, not cooking |
Did she give notice when she resigned/ if applicable? | Yes, she gave two months’ notice before leaving |
Would you recommend her services? | Yes, she can be recommended for nanny work, provided she works in an environment that suits her personality and communication style. |
Communications skills? | Good. She communicated well with her employer and understood instructions clearly |
From van Heerden Family | Feedback |
From when to when did she work for you: | From 14 June 2016 until August 2020 |
Why is she no longer employed? | We had to retrench her due to the financial impact of Covid-19 and our relocation to Pretoria, which made daily travel difficult for her |
What were her Duties? | She worked as a live-in domestic worker and nanny. Her duties included cleaning, laundry, childcare, babysitting, and looking after the house and pets when we were away |
How was her personality at work? | LV was kind, quiet, and respectful. She had a pleasant and calm nature and was a joy to have around the home |
What would you say your former employee needs more training in? | There were no major areas of concern, though additional training in advanced cooking or housekeeping management could further enhance her skills |
What did she excel in? | She excelled in childcare, housekeeping, and trustworthiness. She was dependable and thorough in her work |
Loyalty to her work? | Very loyal. She stayed with our family for over four years and treated her work and our home with great care. |
Was she mostly on time for work? | Yes, she was always punctual and reliable |
How was her personality towards the kids and animals or the elderly in the house? | She was loving and patient with our daughter, who adored her, and caring toward our pets |
Her thoroughness? | Excellent — she was attentive to detail and performed all tasks to a high standard |
How many days in a week did she work? | Yes, she prepared family meals such as stews, curries, vegetables, and traditional dishes |
Did she cook? Example of the meals? | Yes, she prepared family meals such as stews, curries, vegetables, and traditional dishes |
Did she give notice when she resigned/ if applicable? | She did not resign; she was retrenched due to circumstances beyond her control (COVID-19 pandemic) |
Would you recommend her services? | Absolutely. She is trustworthy, hardworking, and kind |
Communications skills? | Good — she communicated clearly and respectfully and followed instructions well. |
From Birkhoff Family | Feedback |
From when to when did she work for you: | September 2023 – March 2024 |
Why is she no longer employed? | We relocated to Cape Town and could no longer keep LV employed due to the move |
What were her Duties? | Domestic work and nanny duties — cleaning, laundry, childcare, and occasionally staying overnight when needed. |
How was her personality at work? | LV was friendly, positive, and easy to get along with. She built a warm bond with the family and especially with the child |
What would you say your former employee needs more training in? | No |
What did she excel in? | Childcare, reliability, and punctuality. She was very good with children and kept them engaged through play and activities |
Loyalty to her work? | She was loyal to her work |
Was she mostly on time for work? | Yes, always punctual |
How was her personality towards the kids and animals or the elderly in the house? | She was excellent with children — patient, kind, and playful. My 2-year-old loved spending time with her |
Her thoroughness? | Good attention to detail and consistent in completing her tasks. |
How many days in a week did she work? | Monday to Saturday, with some overnight stays |
Did she cook? Example of the meals? | Not regularly, but LV can cook if needed |
Did she give notice when she resigned/ if applicable? | She did not need to as we relocated |
Would you recommend her services? | Yes, definitely. I highly recommend LV as a hardworking, trustworthy, and reliable nanny/domestic worker |
Communications skills? | They were good |