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Basic Personal Information Family name First name Place and Date of birth Age Nationality Gender Civil status (please select the most appropriate, can be more than 1) Home telephone number (please add area & country code) Mobile phone number E-mail address MSN / Yahoo messenger account Street / number Postal (ZIP) code City Province / Region Country Passport number Date of issuing City of issuing Earliest start date Latest start date Preferred length of stay 1 year 22 YEAR OLD FILIPINO FEMALE SINGLE, LIVING WITH PARENTS MARIFEE
Additional personal information Religion Way of practicing religion Do you have any special religious faith needs? Do you have any preference for host family religion? Family size (cross the one which is not suitable for you) Occupation of father Occupation of mother ROMAN CATHOLIC I VISIT EVERY SUNDAY TO THE CHURCH TO ATTEND THE MASS YES, I BECOME A SERVANT IN OUR CHURCH BEFORE BEFORE MY PARENTS BECOME ALSO A SERVANT IN OUR CHURCH BROTHER (s) FARMING HOUSEKEEPING YES, SINCE I STARTED TO GO TO SCHOOL, BECAUSE OUR HOUSE IS LONG DISTANCE AWAY FROM OUR SCHOOL THAT’S WHY WE RENT A HOUSE IN THE CITY WHICH ARE REALLY FAR WHERE MY PARENTS ARE LIVING.AND BEEN AWAY FOR 4 YEARS WITH MY FAMILY.
Have you ever been away from your family other than holidays? Where?
Have you ever been in other countries? Which ones? What were the reasons? Have you travelled inside your own country? Where did you grow up? Where do you live now? Do you accept a host family in (may more than one option) Diet Allergies Smoking Do you understand if you are a smoker you are not allowed to smoke near the children nor inside the house? Have you ever been arrested for a violation?
NO, BECAUSE IM ONLY CAME FROM POOR FAMILY, WE DON’T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO USE DURING THE TRAVEL. SELDOM, I ONLY VISIT AT ZAMBOANGA CITY AND CEBU CITY DURNG OUR EDUCATIONAL TOUR. I GROW UP IN A SMALL VILLAGE. I LIVE NOW IN THE SMALL CITY OF PAGADIAN I RATHER CHOOSE WITHIN THE CITY BECAUSE ALL YOU NEED IS ALREADY THERE. NO NO NO YES, BECAUSE IT CAN HARM THE LUNGS OF THE CHILDREN NOT ONLY CVHILDREN BUT ALSO ALL HUMAN BEINGS. NO, BECAUSE SO FAR I DID NOT VIOLATE ANY RULES THAT CAN AFFECT MY DIGNITY. IM INTERESTED OF OUTING WITH MY FRIENDS AND MAKE SOME ADVENTURE IN WHICH WE CAN EARN KNOWLEDGE FROM IT. MY HOBBIES ARE READING DIFFERENT KINDS OF BOOKS, COOKING IN WHICH I MAKE MY OWN RECIPE AND SPECIALLY TALKING WITH MY FRIENDS.AND PLAY BADMINTON WITH FRIENDS SOMETIMES.
Name your interests and hobbies?
Do you play any instruments? Do you have any specials talents? What type of sports do you do? Do you have any tattoos? Do you have any piercing? Do you use make up? How do you describe your dressing style? What is your favourite colour of your clothes?
YES, I CAN PLAY XYLOPHONE, BECAUSE I AM A BOND MEMBER BEFORE IN OUR SCHOOL DURING HIGH SCHOOL DAYS AND COLLEGE. COMPUTER LITERATE I LIKE TO PLAY BADMINTON. NO, I DON’T LIKE TATTOOS BECAUSE YOUR BODY LOOKS UNTIDY. YES, BUT ONLY EAR PEIRCING YES, BUT ONLY LIGHT MAKE-UP THAT MAKES MY FACE BLOOMING. SIMPLE WERE IM COMPORTABLE,I DID NOT MATTER THE BRAND NAME THE IMPORTANT IS IT FITS OR MATCH WITH ME. I PREFERRED TO USE PINK AND WHITE Education
Education / course BS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Name of institute PAGADIAN CAPITOL COLLEGE
Start year 2004
End year 2009
Diploma YES Yes No Yes No
Childcare working experience Family / institute name AIDA F. CATAGUE Number of children 3 Age range of children 0 to 3 YEARS OLD Hours per week 40 HOURS Start date JUNE 2002 End date MAY 2003 Reference included YES Yes No Yes No Yes No Childcare Activities Changing diapers Feeding babies Bathing babies Playing with children Cooking for children YES YES YES YES YES Specify Experience. Give examples with what she did in each childcare activities CHANGING DIAPERS WHEN IT IS ALREADY WET. GIVING THEM CERELAC FOR INFANT BABIES EVERY MORNING SERVED AS THEIR BREAKFAST. IN BATHING BABIES, MAKE SURE THAT THE WATER WILL NOT ENTER TO THE EAR OF THE BABIES. IN PLAYING WITH CHIULDREN, MAKE SURE THAT THEY ENJOY AND THEY CAN EARN KNOWLEDGE WHILE PLAYING LIKE PLAYING PUZZLE. COOKING FOODS LIKE HOTDOG AND EGGS ARE THE COMMON BREAKFAST FOR THE CHILDREN HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Feeding the children Getting children up and dressed Bath the children Picking up after the children Washing, ironing children’s clothes
YES YES YES YES YES
Making the beds of the children Bringing children to bed Picking the children up from school Help children with homework
YES YES YES YES
IN FEEDING THE CHILDREN,YOU NEED TO BALANCE THE WATER IN THE MILK IN ORDER TO HAVE A GOOD TASTE. MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE COMPORTABLE AND THEY LIKE THE DRESS AS WELL. IN BATHING THE CHILDREN, YOU NEED TO WATCH THEM VERY WELL AND PREPARE WHAT THEY NEED AFTER TAKING A BATH. MAKE SURE THAT THE CHILDREN ARE IN A GOOD POSITION WHILE CARRYING HIM OR HER. IN WASHING THE CLOTHES, SEPARATE THE WHITE FROM COLORED CLOTHES. IN IRONING THE CLOTHES, SEE TO IT THAT THE IRON IS IN MODERATE HEAT. IN PREPARING THE BEDS OF THE CHILDREN, YOU NEED TO PUT A BEDSHEET THAT CAN ATRACT THEM, SO THAT THEY LOVE TO SLEEP. YOU NEEED TO TALK TO THEM THAT IT IS ALREADY TIME TO SLEEP,THEN WHILE THEY ARE IN BED, YOU NEED TO READ THEM A STORY LIKE FAIRY TALES. BEFORE THE CLASS OF THE CHILDREN END, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE ALREADY HERE, SO THAT YOU CAN MONITOR THEM. YOU NEED TO CHECK THE CHILDREN’S THINGS IF THEY HAVE HOMEWORK, YOU NEED TO HELP TO ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS THAT THEY FIND DIFFICULT TO THEM. I WANT 1TO 2 CHILDREN TO TAKE CARE I WANT 0 – 1 YEAR OLD TO TAKE CARE WHEN YOU CAN SEE THAT THE CHILDREN SMILING AND LAUGHING WITH YOU AND YOU CAN FEEL THAT YOU ARE SPECIAL TO HER OR HIM. WHEN THE CHILDREN GOT SICK, BECAUSE IT IS NOT EASY TO HANDLE A CHILD IN THAT KIND OF SITUATION. a)PLAY WITH HER, HER FAVORITE TOYS OR GAMES. b.)TEACH HIM TO .RIDE A BIKE OR PLAY OUTSIDE. C)HAVE A WALK WITH HIM/HER TO THE PARK TO BREATH SOME FRESH AIR. D). GO TO A PLAY GROUND TO MEET SOME FRIENDS OR MAYBE DO SOME CAKE BAKING. IN DISCIPLINING THE CHILDREN, YOU NEED TO TALK AND TRY TO TEACH THEM WHAT IS RIGHT AND WRONG.
Number of children you want to take care for (may more than one option) Which age category you want to take care for (may more than one option) What do you like most about taking care of children?
What do you like least about taking care of children? What type of activities would you plan for a) 3 year old girl b) 6 year old boy c) 6 month old baby d) 9 year old boy or girl
How will you discipline the children?
How will you handle a child that refuses to eat?
FIRST, I TRY TO FIND OUT IF THE CHILD IS HUNGRY. SECONDLY, PERSUADE, TELL ANECDOTES OR PROMISE A PRIZE AFTER EATING.
Can you tell about a time when you have been aware of
children in an unsafe environment and what did you do about it?
SO FAR I DID NOT EXPERIENCED THAT KIND OF SITUATION, BUT WHEN IT COMES FOR EXAMPLE I DO MY BEST TO KEEP SAFE AND PROTECT THE BABY OR CHILD AT ALL TIMES, IT’S MY DUTY.
Household working experience Household working experience Are you willing to do following household duties? YES Specify Experience. Give examples with what you have done in each household activities BECAUSE I AM THE ONE WHO IRON OUR SCHOOL UNIFORM DURING SCHOOL DAYS. BECAUSE I AM THE ONE WHO WASH CLOTHES IN OUR HOME AND FOLD IT WHEN IT ALREADY DRY AND PUT IT IN THE CLOSET.
Ironing clothes
Yes N
Washing and folding clothes
Yes N
YES
Vacuuming
NO
YES
BUT I CAN’T TRY TO USE IT,
Picking up after children
Yes
YES
WHEN THE BABY FELT BORED WHILE PLAYING
Cooking
Yes
YES
BECAUSE AT OUR BOARDING HOUSE IM THE ONE WHO COOK FOOD FOR MY SISTER AND BROTHER BUT IN OUR OWN STYLE OF COOKING I CAN ALSO FOLLOW RECIPE BOOK. CLEANING ALL PARTS OF OUR HOUSE
Cleaning
Yes
YES
Take care of pets
Yes
YES
BECAUSE WE HAVE ALSO A LOT PETS AT HOME. LIKE HORSE,DOGS CATS AND CARABAO. YOU DON’T BELIEVE IT BUT IT’S TRUE.
Do you have any experience with the electric equipment below?
Microwave
YES
Washing machine
YES
Dish washer
NO
Oven
YES
Electric stove
YES
Gas stove
YES
Vacuum Cleaner
NO
How do you describe your housekeeping style?
NEAT AND ORGANIZED,
Other working experience Employer DUNKIN DONUTS Job description SALESCREW Hours per week 40 HOURS Start date OCT. End date FEB. Reference included YES Yes No Yes No
Motivation (..1..) Love for children Please rate these 5 points in the next column as (..4..) Travelling reason your motivation to be an au pair. (.2...) Improving English (.3...) Life experience (1 is the highest and 5 is the lowest) (..1..) Earning money 1.PARIS What cities do you want to visit in Europe or the 2.ROME Netherlands? 3.ROTTERDAM FOR ME, I WILL BE AN EXCELLENT AU PAIR COZ I WILL PERFORM MY DUTIES VERY WELL WITH ALL MY HEART AND EFFORT THAT MY EMPLOYER WILL BE SATISFIED MY SERVICES RENDERED TO THEM.
Why will you be an excellent au pair? (Make a short statement)
How will you adjust to a new family, new country and new culture?
TO ADJUST A NEW FAMILY, NEW COUNTRY AND NEW CULTURE BY TRYING
TO LEVEL MYSELF WITH THEM BY COMMUNICATING THEM WELL AND ADOPTING THERE CULTURE.
What problems or challenges do you expect to encounter? How will you manage?
MY FIRST EXPECTATION THAT I WILL ENCOUNTER IS THAT I MISS MY FAMILY HERE IN THE PHILLIPINES, BUT FOR THE SAKE OF MY FAMILY I WILL SACRIFICE SO THAT I CAN HELP THEM.
If after a few weeks you find the position is not working out how would you deal with it?
I WILL TALK TO MY HOST FAMILY WHAT IS WRONG AND BE HONEST TO THEM IF WE HAVE SOME MISCOMMUNICATION TO EACH OTHER,IN ORDER TO HAVE A GOOD WORKING TOGETHER. OTHRWISE I’LL ASK FOR SOME ADVICE FROM THE AGENCY SINCE IF WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SETTLE IT FOR OURSELVES.
I WANT TO HAVE A SMOOTH RELATIONSHIP WITH MY HOST FAMILY SO THAT I What type of relationship would you like to have CAN’T FEEL THAT IM ALONE IN THERE COUNTRY. with your host family?
What part of the au pair duties do you think you will like the best?
ALL OF THE ABOVE, AS AN AU PAIR IT IS MY DUTY TO DO EVRYTHING WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBLITUES THAT ASSIGN TO ME AND I WILL OBEY IT WITH ALL MY HEART.
What part of au pair duties do you think you will have difficulty with?
NO. BECAUSE I KNOW THAT ALL THOSE DUTIES ARE VERY EASY TO DO WITH, THE IMPORTANT IS YOU NEED TO HANDLE IT PROPERLY STEP BY STEP SO THAT YOU WILL NOT FOUND DIFFICULTIES.
How are you going to spend your free time while being an au pair?
IF I HAVE GIVEN A CHANCE TO SPEND MY FREE TIME, I PREPARED TO CHOOSE TO HAVE A PARTIME JOB IN ORDER TO EARN MORE ADDITIONAL INCOME.WELL JUST TO BE HONEST ANYWAY, WE COME HERE TO REALLY EARN MONEY SO IF MY FAMILY ALLOW ME I WILL BE HAPPY. ALOS I WILL VISIT ALL THOSE TOURIST PLACES IN HOLLNAD SO THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO TELL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOW NICE TO BE IN HOLLAND IN FOR THAT A SHORT PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.
What are your plans after finishing the au pair program?
AFTER I FINISH THE AU PAIR PROGRAM,I LIKE TO GO TO OTHER COUNTRY TO WORK AGAIN SO THAT I CAN CONTINUE TO HELP MY FAMILY. IF I HAVE SAVINGS AFTER 5 YEARS, I RATHER CHOOSE TO PURSUE A SECOND COURSE IN ORDER ME TO BECOME A TEACHER SOMEDAY, BECAUSE I LOVED TO TEACH CHILDREN.
What will you do/be after 5 years?
MY PERSONAL GOALS TO ACHIEVE MY YEAR IN NETHERLANDS SO THAT I What are your personal goals to achieve in your FULLFILL THE NEEDS OF MY FAMILY IN THAT CASE I CAN TELL TO MYSELF year in the Netherlands? THAT I AM A SUCCESSFUL ONE.
Personality Mature Responsible Intelligence Initiative Flexible Communicative RESPONSIBLE 1. RESPONSIBLE ENOUGH 2. HARDWORKING 3. UNDERSTANDING 1. IMPROVING MY ENGLISH 2. WAY OF LIFE STYLE LIVING 3. Sociable Energetic Optimist Patience Confident Caring Sporty Independent Talkative Creative Easy going Adaptability
Please circle your best 5 characteristics.
From the 5 characteristics you mentioned above, what is the strongest one?
Please mention your 3 personal qualities. Please mention 3 things that you can improve.
Give an example of a difficult situation that you experienced? How did you solve it?
THE DIFFICULT SITUATION THAT I EXPERIENCED WAS WHEN THE TIME THAT MY PARENTS GOT SEPARATED WITHIN ALMOST ONE MONTH, AT THAT TIME WERE SO VERY DIPPRESSED WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO, WITH THE HELP OF OUR ALMIGHTY GOD, WE FIND WAYS THAT THEY CAN TALK FACE TO FACE, IN FRONT OF OUR UNCLE AFTER THAT TIME, THEY HAVE PEACE ON MIND AND THEY DECIDED TO NOT TO BREAK UP BEACAUSE OF THEIR CHILDREN. WERE SO VERY THANKFUL OF WHAT IS THE OUTCOME.
Give an example of your greatest achievement you have experienced in your life?
MY GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT IN MY LIFE IS THAT I FINISHED MY STUDIES IN COLLEGE THAT I SURVIVE ALL THE TRIALS, DIFFICULTIES AND TEMPTATION THAT I ENCOUNTER DURING THAT TIME. I VERY THANKFUL TO OUR
ALMIGHTY GOD THAT HE GUIDES ME INTO THE RIGHT WAY ALWAYS.
Skills English Other ……FILIPINO…….. Other ………….. Drivers license Do you have international driving license? Fluent Fluent German Good Good Good no NO, Less than once a month Once a month Once a week On daily basis YES, IF I HAVE GIVEN A CHANCE TO PRACTICE IT. Yes, certified (diploma included) Yes, taken lessons No Good Beginner None Less than once a month Once a month Once a week On daily basis Yes, a little bit Less than once a month Once a month Once a week On daily basis Moderate Moderate Moderate Poor Poor Poor None None None
Driving frequency
Are you willing to drive a car? First aid skills Swimming skills Swimming frequency Ride a bicycle Riding a bicycle frequency
DEAR HOST FAMILY, HAVE A PLEASANT DAY TO BOTH OF YOU MY BECOMING HOST FAMILY! I AM MARIFEE, GRADUATED WITH THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AT PAGADIAN CAPITOL COLLEGE, PAGADIAN CITY LAST MARCH 2009. I HAVE EXPERIENCE BEING A BABY SITTER WHEN MY PARENTS TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO STOP MY STUDIES. DURING THAT TIME I APPLY AS A BABY SITTER AT CATAGUE’S FAMILY HERE IN GANDIANGAN WITH 3 CHILDREN FROM 0 TO 4 YEARS OLD CHILDREN. I ENJOY MY WORK AS A BABY SITTER BECAUSE I LOVE TO CARE BABIES. I STAY WITHIN 1YEAR OF SERVICE. AS I READABOUT BEING AN AU PAIR AND KNOW IT FROM SOEMBODY THEN I WAS RIGHT AWAY EAGER TO BECOME ONE OF THEM. IT IS MY BIG PREVILAGE TO EXTEND MY SERVICES TO THE FAMILY IN OTHER COUNTRY, TO BECOME THEIR AU PAIR, EXPECTING TO DO MY RESPONSILBILITY THAT BEING TOLD TO DO SO, AND HAVE A CLOSE FAMILY TIES RELATIONSHIP. I KNOW THAT WORKING IN OTHER COUNTRY IS NOT THAT EASY; ESPECIALLY I AM TOO FAR FROM MY FAMILY. I MISS MY FAMILY FIRST, BUT LATER ON I KNOW THAT I CAN HANDLE IT PROPERLY IN BESIDES I WILL TAKE CARE OF CHILDREN THAT MAKES ME HAPPY. I LOVE TO PLAY BADMITON, GO OUTING WITH MY FRIENDS, READING DIFFERENT KINDS OF BOOKS AND I LOVE LISTENNING MUSIC. AND ALSO DO SOME SIMPLE WAY OF COOKING IN OUR VERY OWN STYLE. WE DO EAT RICE 3X A DAY THAT IS PRETTY USUAL TO US HERE COMPARRE TO YOUR COUNTRY WHO ALWAYS LIKES TO EAT BREAD AND POTATOES. I DO EAT THAT AS WELL. DURING MY FREE TIME I PREPARED TO CHOOSE TO A HAVE PARTIME JOB TO EARN MORE ADDITONAL INCOME.WELL IF THAT IS POSSIBLE AND MY HOST WILL ALLOW ME TO DO SO. I AM A SIMPLE ONE, WHO HAS AN AMBITION TO BECOME A SUCCSESFUL ONE SOMEDAY. HOPING THAT AT THE END OF MY JOURNEY IN LIFE IM COMPLETELY FULLFILL ALL MY DREAMS IN LIFE ESPECIALLY TO MY BELOVED FAMILY. I ONLY CAME FROM POOR FAMILY. MY FATHER IS A FARMER AND MY MOTHER IS ONLY A HOUSEKEEPER. THEY WORK HARD IN ORDER TO PURSUE OUR STUDIES. WE HAVE 4 SISTERS AND ONLY 1 BROTHER. SO I HOPE TO MY DEAR COMING HOST FAMILY,IT IS MY PLEASURE TO SERVE IN YOUR FAMILY, HOPING THAT YOU GIVE ME A CHANCE TO SHOW MY ABILITY AND KNOW ME BETTER IN BECOMING YOUR AU PAIR. GOD BLESS US ALL!!
YOUR’S TRULY, MARIFEE
Photo Book This page is for you to make a photo book for your future host family
Au Pair Emergency Form Basic Information Name Address TOMIMBANG, MARIFEE TUBAT GANDIANGAN, IMELDA ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY PROVINCE
Passport number Place and Birth date Home & mobile phone parents* Home & mobile phone other family member* Home & mobile phone Neighbors’ of Parents* Home & mobile phone best friend* Emergency at home* Emergency in the Netherlands* * all people have to speak sufficient English
XX3835134 GANDIANGAN, IMELDA ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR MAY 11, 1987 +639262012176 +639169089476 +639153652885 +639169980910 +639262012176
Au pair Can you confirm that you are a healthy person? Do you have a chronicle disease? Do you use medicines on a daily base? What kind, name and doses? Are you allergic to any medicines? What kind of blood type do you have? Are there any specific comments you want the doctors to know in an emergency situation Do you have a donor card in your wallet YES NO NO NO TYPE “ B” “ DON’T BE PANIC STAY CALM AND TRY TO LOOK FORWARD TO THE PATIENT IN THAT WAY YOU CAN SAVE HER OR HIS LIFE”. NO
PLEASE HAVE A COPY OF THIS FORM AND A COPY OF YOUR PASPORT IN YOUR WALLET
This form is to be filled out by the agent Basic personal information
Candidate full name Agent full name (the interviewer) Way of interview
Marifee Tomimbang Evangelina Laure Face to face By phone Skills By webcam
Childcare experience Household experience Work experience English Skills
Very good Very good Very good Very good
Good Good Good Good
Sufficient Sufficient Sufficient Sufficient
Can improve Can improve Can improve Can improve
Au pair impression What is your first impression? Family background (social class, education, relation to parents, family) What is her main motivation to become an au pair? 1. very important 2. important 3. not so important 4. not relevant How did she show her love for children? Was she on time for her appointments? How would you describe her appearance and manners? How did she behave during the interview? (nervous, extrovert, confident, asking a lot of questions etc) Mention 5 candidate’s characteristic that describe her the most. Did the referent tell you any information which is relevant? What kind of problems do you think she will face in a host family? What do you think she can improve? What kind of family would you recommend for the candidate? Young children/ old children/ one child, multiple She is very interested in our program. She has a family who support and love and another. Her love for children ( 1 ) Traveling ( 3) Earning money (1 ) Improving English (3 ) Life Experience ( 2 ) Others ………. ( )
She has experienced to worked as a babysitter to a family with children and she is always happy to be with children. She was. She is very simple but she a lot of manners and respect to other people. She was nervous even though she knew me already for a long time and she is shy ,but yet she ask a lot of question about our program. Mature Responsible Intelligence Initiative Flexible Communicative Sociable Energetic Optimist Patience Confident Caring Sporty Independent Talkative Creative Easy going Adaptability
Yes, that she has experienced enough about taking care of children. At first being homesick but later on it will be okay, just need some adjustment. Her cooking style, although she know how to cook by creating her own recipe she need to learn cooking in Family with baby, she like it most. She said.
children, city or town