Hi! I'm a patient, positive and nurturing Brisbane girl who's been a professional nanny and babysitter for local families since 2003.
Hi! I'm a Brisbane girl who's been a professional nanny and babysitter for local families since 2003. I believe that I create a positive and nurturing environment for the children I care for, by spending time in creative and constructive play. My experience includes children aged newborn to twelve years old. Most of the kids that I have nannied are in the newborn to pre-school age range. I am comfortable and experienced with having sole charge of newborns, toddlers, and groups of up to eight ... moreHi! I'm a Brisbane girl who's been a professional nanny and babysitter for local families since 2003. I believe that I create a positive and nurturing environment for the children I care for, by spending time in creative and constructive play. My experience includes children aged newborn to twelve years old. Most of the kids that I have nannied are in the newborn to pre-school age range. I am comfortable and experienced with having sole charge of newborns, toddlers, and groups of up to eight children - during meal prep and bedtime.
Currently I really enjoy taking the kids I look after on outings like going on the bus or train, or to the library for story time. We have also been doing a lot of cooking, painting, play-dough, and reading stories - it's great to help my little friends with activities that I enjoy as much as they do!
I have excellent references from families and employers. I have studied Cert III in Children's Services (Childcare) from SBIT, a current Blue Card, and I just renewed my Children's First Aid Certification and CPR Certification. I'm happy to become a Registered carer and I'm currently looking into whether I can become an Approved In-Home Carer to make families who I work for elegible for the Child Care Rebate. Once I start working for a family I am happy to be very flexible with my working hours, and to take on overnight or full weekend stays (my references cover this). I am also willing to take on "Mother's Help" duties related to the childcare, and love meal preparation and cooking with or for the children. Although your children are my priority, you're welcome to leave me some household tasks to complete if I have the opportunity. I'm an affectionate person and very happy to wear your baby in a sling if you would prefer this (especially if you'd like me to do housework.)
It's very important to me to bond with the children and integrate well into the routine of the families that I work for, and that the children I look after feel safe, secure and supported in their daily adventures.
*** My pay is negotiable depending on numbers of children and my duties. Please contact me for references and more accurate availability. *** I'm currently looking for part-time week-day work, and casual or routine evening work for any night. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Note: Fees are negotiated according to various factors including weekday/weekend, daytime/evening, number of children, age range of children, one-off/regular booking, last minute
Certificate, Currently studying Currently studying a BA part-time at Southern Cross Uni (by distance ed)
Children's Services Cert III (Childcare) at SBIT
Children's and General First Aid Cert, Infant Child and General CPR
English
Permanent
What parents love about me
My energy, patience, calm personality, many years of experience, cooking skills, tidy nature and genuine connection with their children!
What kids love about me
My enthusiasm to get down on their level and play, go on adventures, read aloud, and for paintings, drawing and crafts. My ability to make any costume from old boxes and some alfoil, and my delicious "special pikelet" recipe.
What I love about this work
The bonds that I form with the children, getting to see the world through their eyes and sense of humour, and days when I end up totally exhausted and get to go home feeling like I've made a difference by being a calm, kind and reliable presence in a little person's world and life.