Dear host family
My name is Melisa. I was born in the heart of winter June 1997. I am located in the mother city called Cape Town. I am a qualified Caregiver and would like to pursue a career in medicine one day and becoming a Paediatric doctor. I see myself as a hands-on, clean, well-organized, funny, adventurous and an artistic type of person. I love challenges and I am very positive. My interests are singing, music, scenic viewing and cooking. I am the youngest of four children. In my 5 year working experience with the children I've looked after thus far has been so much more enjoyable than I would have thought. I enjoyed every minute spent with them, learning something new every time I am with a child is beautiful. The children today are so astounding. I would love to continue my journey as Au pair because it is my passion to work with children whether it be young or old. It has been a part of me since a very young age to care for others and to practice compassion towards others. The way I was raised has a very big role to play in the person I am today as a young woman. My parents are kind, loving and always helpful and that is now instilled in me.

I have always enjoyed taking care of children and do this with great dedication, love, ambition and commitment. I am happy to spend time with them and trying to find out what exactly it is I can help and assist with. When joining your family I can not only be there to help but I will be there to share my knowledge, culture as well as my morals and values. I am reliable, faithful and helpful. You can be sure that the children are going to have a rewarding experience with me.
I love "learning by doing" because it corresponds exactly with the reality. I want to be part of your family and have them look at me as the older, wiser big sister that will always be there to help them in tough situations. You can be assured that in all kind of situations I will be patient and cordially. I will be aware of my duties and responsibilities. My expectations of the time I will spend abroad, will be to learn the culture and people. I’m looking forward to meeting my family I will be placed with and meet a whole new way of living.