Dear Host Family,

My name is Carla, I am 27 years old and I come from Reus, Spain. I am writing to express my genuine interest in becoming an Au Pair for elderly care in your home and country. I believe this opportunity would be mutually enriching – both for your family and for me – and I am excited about the chance to contribute to your daily life while growing personally and culturally through this unique experience.

I hold extensive experience working with elderly people. For the past four years, I worked in a senior residence in Reus, where I led activities as a caregiver and supported the nursing team with daily responsibilities. During the COVID-19 crisis, I was appointed coordinator of the staff and was also in charge of protocol implementation throughout the outbreaks. This challenging period taught me resilience, responsibility, and deepened my passion for caring for others with empathy and respect.

I speak Catalan and Spanish fluently, and I am confident in English – my current level is B1, though I comfortably maintain conversations and am currently preparing for the B2 exam. I have recently started studying Dutch and have acquired basic vocabulary and concepts, with the intention to continue learning and improving steadily. My goal is to fully integrate into the Dutch culture and lifestyle, and I see the Au Pair experience as the ideal way to do so.

What motivates me most is the possibility of sharing everyday life with a local family – exchanging values, learning about different traditions, and being of real help in daily tasks, especially in providing attention, companionship, and care to elderly members of the household. I consider myself a calm, responsible, and cheerful person, always willing to adapt and learn. I am open to new experiences and genuinely interested in creating meaningful connections.