Cheryl Mangwendeza
Northriding,Randburg
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in childcare and special needs care, complemented by excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Caring Au Pair with over 6 years of childcare experience. Able to care for up to 4 children at once while promoting social, academic and behavioral improvements. I am well-versed in cooking meals, cleaning household areas and fluent in English. Adept at time management and thriving under pressure with minimal supervision. A fast learner who is punctual, vibrant, and energetic, with a solid grasp of Microsoft Office applications and internet use. Committed to continuous improvement and seeking opportunities to leverage skills in a dynamic environment. I am keen to apply skills to growing families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Au pair
Miriam Dube
03.2019 - 12.2025
- Encouraged social interaction with age-appropriate activities.
- Safely transported children to and from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.
- Managed children's daily routines to establish structure.
- Maintained tidy environment through regular housekeeping tasks.
- Assisted children with homework and school assignments, offering academic support and guidance to build confident learners.
Au Pair
Charity King
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Cared for twin 3-year-old boys and an 8-year-old child.
- Maintained tidy environment through regular housekeeping tasks.
- Managed children's daily routines to establish structure.
- Purchased necessary supplies for family home upkeep.
- Fostered emotional well-being with nurturing childcare techniques.
- Assisted in developing reading skills through storytelling sessions promoting love for books among kids.
- Transported children to and from school in line with set schedule.
- Coordinated nap times to maintain healthy sleep patterns amongst children.
- Planed age-appropriate educational games, organised fun events to boost learning via play.
- Aided in meal preparation to provide nutritious home-cooked food for the family.
Personal Caregiver
Shaleen Mangz
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Provided full support to wheelchair-based client
- Conducted regular physical exercise sessions, promoting mobility and physical health.
- Prepared healthy meals daily; promoted good nutrition habits among patients.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times, fostering resilience and positivity.
- Participated in therapeutic activities with patients; enhanced mental well-being.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
- Assisted with daily personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Liaised effectively with healthcare professionals regarding client's health status for better treatment plan implementation.
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Childcare and special needs care
- Personal care and mobility assistance
- Time management and organisation
- Ability to work long hours when required
- Works well under pressure with minimal supervision
- Fast learner, punctual, vibrant, and energetic
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Internet and email use
- Strong ethical standards
- Basic tutoring
Additional information
- Criminal Record: None
- Availability: Immediately
References:
Miriam Dube - 071 991 2136
Charity King - 078 543 2290
Shaleen Abrahams - 078 959 0473
Certification
- Home Based Care
- Community Based Healthcare (Child care, Home nursing, Health and hygiene)
- O’ Level Certificate
- Driver’s License
- Certificate in Computers
- Caregiver Certificates
Timeline
Au pair
Miriam Dube
03.2019 - 12.2025
Au Pair
Charity King
03.2018 - 01.2019
Personal Caregiver
Shaleen Mangz
07.2016 - 02.2018