Chahinez, gastouder - 1000 Bruxelles

⭐ **Professional Profile – International Nanny & Childcare Specialist**

I am an experienced, dedicated, and passionate nanny who enjoys working with children of all ages—from newborns to school-aged children. With a strong background in childcare, international experience, and multiple professional certifications, I adapt easily to the specific needs of each child and family. I have a warm, respectful, and professional approach, especially with families coming from abroad who need support integrating their children into a new environment.

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# 🎓 **Education & Certifications**
**🎖 Childcare Animator Certification (in progress)**

**Jeunesse à Bruxelles – Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles (FWB)**
Official Belgian childcare training for work in recognized holiday centers and children’s programs.
Skills developed:

* Group management
* Educational activity planning
* Child development
* Safety and first aid

This certification is the closest Belgian equivalent to the French BAFA.
### **🩺 Belgian Red Cross – Pediatric & Family Emergency Care**

* Pediatric Resuscitation Training
* European First Aid Certificate – Belgian Red Cross
* Children’s Care & Emergency Response

Competencies include: infant/child CPR, choking management, wound care, hygiene supervision, and accident prevention in family environments.

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### **🌎 International Babysitting Diploma – USA**

American babysitting certification recognized worldwide, including:

* Safety & first aid for babysitters
* Infant & toddler care
* Child development basics
* Sleep routines & behavior support
* Activity planning & creativity
* Communication with multilingual families

This diploma demonstrates strong international competence in childcare, highly valued by expatriate families.

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### **🇬🇧 IELTS English Language Certification – British Council**

* English language training and evaluation through the British Council
* Strong command of spoken and written English
Ideal for working with bilingual children and international families.

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### **🎓 Business & Communication – University of Washington (USA)**

University-level training in:

* Professional communication
* Cross-cultural interactions
* Family relationship management
* Organization, planning, and responsibility

This background strengthens my ability to work with high-profile or international families requiring discretion and professionalism.

# 💼 **Professional Experience**

### **🇩🇿 In Algeria**

I cared for newborns, including twins, from the moment they left the hospital. I provided essential support to a mother suffering from postpartum depression. One of my most challenging and formative experiences was caring for newborn twins without the mother present. The babies had been hospitalized for several weeks due to illness, and I managed the situation independently with success.
### **🇧🇪 In Belgium (5+ years of experience)**

I have worked with families from many nationalities: **Indian, French, Italian, Turkish, African, Dutch, British**, and more—across Brussels, Leuven, Tervuren, Schaerbeek, Stockel, Anderlecht, Court-Saint-Étienne, and Wezembeek-Oppem.

#### **Early childcare in Wezembeek-Oppem (Italian family)**

I began with occasional babysitting for a 4-year-old whose mother was a busy professional. My role involved:

* Engaging the child in creative and educational activities
* Games to stimulate imagination and logic (train tracks, Kapla blocks, building sets)
* Meal preparation and light housework
* Weekly communication with the mother to discuss routines, progress, and developmental guidance

#### **Turkish families (newborn + 6-month-old)**

I handled:

* Feeding, sleep routines, and hygiene
* Sleep-training techniques for infants
* Daily care and developmental support

#### **Claire Pejean’s family – Schaerbeek (3 children)**

Duration: **more than 7 months**
Tasks included:

* Picking up Margot from daycare
* Preparing meals
* Helping with homework
* Housekeeping tasks
* Taking the children to activities (music, karate)
* Weekly meetings with the mother to review the children’s development

#### **British family – International School of Tervuren

I picked up the children from the IB school, helped with homework, and assisted with language acquisition.
I cycled **4 hours daily**, which kept me physically active and reliable regardless of transportation challenges.
I speak **Arabic, French, and English**, making communication with anglophone families smooth and supportive during their transition to Belgium.
# 👶 **Childcare Skills**

* Experience with newborns, infants, toddlers, twins, and older children
* Baby sleep-training support
* Hygiene, feeding, daily routines
* Homework assistance for school-aged children
* Creative, educational, and language-based activities
# 🏠 **Household & Family Support**

* Meal preparation (including traditional and international dishes)
* Light cleaning, laundry, organization
* Weekly communication to discuss child development
* Helping international families integrate and learn French through playful activities
# 👩‍🍳 **Talented Cook**
I enjoy cooking and can prepare balanced meals as well as traditional dishes. Cooking activities with children (waffles, pancakes, etc.) are part of my educational approach

# 🌟 **Summary**

I am an organized, reliable, and responsible nanny with strong experience in multicultural environments. I provide high-quality childcare, excellent communication, and a warm, structured approach tailored to each family’s values and needs. My international training and multilingual abilities make me especially suited for expatriate or multilingual households.