Casual, Regular, School Holidays, Overnight, Full Time
15km from Adelaide SA 5000
Yes
Ages 1-18
Light meals, Toilet training, Change nappies, Tidying, Help with homework, Outings
Available at short notice. engage children with creative activities, able to settle a child to sleep. Pets ok
REFERENCES IN PARENTS SECTION
AVAILABLE AT SHORT NOTICE
I am available when you want some care and assistance for your family as a casual babysitter on a regular basis. Even if Its to get the weekly shop done, or get dinner or that time out with friends for a coffee.
As an experienced Nanny - family 5 yrs, and 4 years with my current family as a nanny. I have been a CCSP for 10 years.
YOUR BOOKINGS
As a babysitter/long stay childcare service provider, I can work with your families needs ... moreREFERENCES IN PARENTS SECTION
AVAILABLE AT SHORT NOTICE
I am available when you want some care and assistance for your family as a casual babysitter on a regular basis. Even if Its to get the weekly shop done, or get dinner or that time out with friends for a coffee.
As an experienced Nanny - family 5 yrs, and 4 years with my current family as a nanny. I have been a CCSP for 10 years.
YOUR BOOKINGS
As a babysitter/long stay childcare service provider, I can work with your families needs on an ongoing basis or one off positions.
* Requests for babysitting in November/ December are recommended to be booked in advance; as it is wedding season and Christmas functions leading to NYE.
So who is the favorite character this week, Peppa Pig or Thomas the Tank engine? And is broccoli still yucky, or peas? It's always something green...
I encourage you to ask questions & discuss how I can serve your family needs first.
To make your child comfortable with a new person, I like them to ask any kinds of questions! Having worked as a Pastoral Support Care worker with junior and older children; I feel that my attention to a child's curiosity and development is part of my role.
I understand every child is different in personality, creativiy, individual needs and enjoy giving them encouragement to be exactly who they are.
MENTORING AND THE ARTS - BALLET
I am listed with the CID & enjoy my Student Mentoring role and Mentorship Training Program Developer and volunteer pastoral care Facilitator for students in high school.
I'm proud to offer adolescent ballet dancers particular care in development and I offer mentoring for children.
I currently have been with a family for nearly 4 years, watching their little one grow up from baby to toddler to little guy. Being able to participate in his learning experience and care for his changing needs as he's grown is very special. To contribute to his learning experience and social development is something that I am proud to be a part of.
YOUR KIDS NEEDS -
Along with their needs, concerns, safety, well-being, I try to stick to the family routine to help settle them in with a 'new person' as their sitter or nanny.
BEDTIME
Settling kids down comfortably for a "make it up together "bedtime story when I am babysitting helps to get the kids to sleep.
I have worked inhouse or on extended bookings, to remain with the children for extended periods in their home, or location. During holiday season I babysit at the accommodation, hotel, apartment and so on.
FOR MUM AND DAD -
My role is to work with Parents and children's needs being a sitter in the home environment; respecting and following the usual routine and activities, keeping in touch with parents.
Some parents like to know when their children are asleep with a quick text message.
I always send the parents a photo of their children through out the day to reassure them that their children are in good hands & great care, and giving them an opportunity to show 'Mum or Dad' what they have been up to!
ABOUT ME - I am 49 years old single and live in the city.
I have my WWCC Certificate & police clearance at National Government security level.
My interests include improv, mentoring for teens,
writing poetry and painting whatever ends up on the canvas! I have been acting in film and theatre, initially training & acting in Australia & London.
Im currently working as a nanny on a casual basis and the family is happy to also accept reference requests.
I like to "think outside the box" For example when I assisted a Spanish family (with 10 months and 2 years old) in last minute/urgent bookings - including children's evening routine. I do not speak Spanish, so found putting a Netflix movie on TV in Spanish helped settle bubs fall asleep for naps - so I'm learning all the time what helps families individually.
I love to set tasks as games that get children motivated about things such as before bed "Can you really do brushing your teeth and brushing your hair and don't get them mixed up?" "Wow, can you show me how you can do this?"
YOUR CHILD -
I am able to attend to a babysitting routine or one-off positions.
Engaging a child's attention for homework, I follow a family's meal, bath and bed routine; and please outline any cultural and spiritual needs for the family.
Knowing any special names for pets, essential toys names & for example fruit (once a 2YB who kept calling for 'Mandy' - he was wanting mandarines). If we work together we will work it out!
I understand every child is different in personality, traits, and special needs that require personal attention.
I am patient and encourage the child to focus on 1 thing at a time if that works for them.
If there are medical needs please inform me of your set plans to assist the child eg Epipen for allergies.
I always assess a situation if I see something not quite right, will follow the set protocol and identifying the risks. I always contact the parent 1st and call on emergency services if needed - this has occurred once with an illness and it was the right action to take.
EXPERIENCE
Nanny position - nearly 4 years, ongoing basis, now 4yr old boy.
Nanny position - 3 children (all under 9), on set days. All duties were attended to including homework, child activity, meals, bath, bed
Nanny - 8 months old boy, 3 year old girl, during transition of parent returning to work full-time.
BABYSITTING - With long distance traveled to Adelaide. This parent has rebooked me due to the several hour's drive, she trusts that her children are close by, rather than quite a long distance away with another carer.
BABYSITTING -
3Wk old and 2 yr old evenings casual
10yr old, 1 year, ongoing casual basis
3 children 2 year ongoing casual basis
6 week G at my home whilst M was needing to go away. Overnight stay, M stayed the night at my home as she lives in Kadina. I have known M for 11 years & watched her grow up, with servicing her parents with 4 children. I would stay at the family home, parents would be there after work. I have happily remained good friends with M & D with this family, & with the 4 C.
BABYSITTING - both with 2C at my home and the 2C family home. Required overnight stays at the C home.
BABYSITTING AND NANNY - on request whilst 3G and 12 months B, unwell for childcare and attending to the children at the family home. I always update the parents by text to let them know how things are going,
BABYSITTING - for 2 families whilst all 4 parents were in the Army based in Edinburgh, so I would look after 2B, 2G children whilst all 4 parents could have a social night once or twice a month.
CARING IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES Once at a red light and noticed a young person wandering around for help, was blue in the face, and close to collapsing. Initially, I thought it was a drug overdose and I was very wrong. They could barely say "can't breathe" (I am realistic and firstly protect myself) I got them into the car and took them to the hospital pronto, with their head between their knees, they were a dead weight when I got to the emergency dept. I grabbed a doctor in a coat who went into immediate action. She required 'the chargers" twice to be revived. I didn't even know their name.
About 10 minutes later the doctor told me that if I had arrived 2 minutes later she would be dead on arrival; and unable to be revived having suffered an extremely rare and severe asthma attack. We remain friends for several years now.
Casual, Regular, School Holidays, Overnight, Full Time
15km from Adelaide SA 5000
Yes
Ages 1-18
Light meals, Toilet training, Change nappies, Tidying, Help with homework, Outings
$35 to $100 per hour
$35 to $100 per hour
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
Police Check, WWC Check
Written References, Contactable Referees
Degree, BA of Arts Liberal Studies, BA Arts (Dance)
Accredited mandatory reporting Student Mentor Program, Counseling Cert
Renewed 2021
License experience, Driver's License
Permanent
REFERENCES INCLUDED I also believe that 'Banana's have hurt feelings' when your child does.! I communicate on that child's level and get to know their personality as well. My attention is for your child's wellbeing. I'm open, attentive and give good hugs, especially to mums! If you need a hand to get the dishwasher loaded if kids are asleep, that can be arranged! References Provided here - clients are happy to provide written references and to speak with prospective clients. CONTACT BY REQUEST My name is Emma Moss and Suzie is a very dear friend of mine. Please find my character reference for Suzie Siebert below: I've known Suzie for a number of years who in this time has established and developed many nurturing, educational and her deeply caring approach to life. I've seen many examples of Suzie's excellent work ethic. She is extremely hard working and is not afraid to go above and beyond to achieve excellence in all her projects. She is also an excellent team player and will give her all to assist a colleague to achieve the best outcome. She is the first person to lend a hand and show a caring ear to friends and colleagues in need and draws on a lot of life experience and wisdom when assisting friends or colleagues through tough times. Suzie is very dedicated and loyal to her work and always operates with integrity in all that does. Suzie has worked with children for a number of years and in different capacities including ballet coaching and mentoring and drama workshops. She's is skilled at listening to young people and tuning into their needs whilst providing gentle guidance and redirection when required. I know that Suzie will be an absolute asset and a pleasure to work with. Her extensive years of working in the dramatic arts fields and also working with children will enable her to provide enrichment activities to your children as well as maintaining a safe and caring environment. She will work collaboratively with you and ensure she is providing the best care for your children that meets your specific requirements. Please feel free to contact me if you would like any further information - contact number availablex Many thanks Emma Reference 2 - To whom it may concern, I have known Suzie for almost 8 years now. She is a very loyal, trustworthy and capable woman. She has always been good around my children and has babysat them several times through the years I have known her. She would be a valuable employee to anyone she works for and has been a blessing as a friend in my life. Kind regards Lisa Twelftree PHONE ON REQUEST - number available Reference 3 - To the lucky family who meets Suzie, Our family has known Suzie for 11 years, and our children have all grown up with her attending to babysitting, staying for longer periods as we live in rural area; the children went through early teenage years with her support, visiting as a peer support program mentor with the school as they grew older, staying with the children for extended periods and always showing the best of interests for them all. As they have grown up with Suzie seeing them, we can see her values, qualities and caring nature reflected in them. Our children are now 22, 20, 16 and 14. (And can give their own references!) on how they have felt with Suzie as a carer, mentor and now as a good friend to them all. We have especially appreciated the role she has played in our daughters' lives, as she became like an older sister to them in the crucial years with advice, encouragement, and awareness of choices and making them for themselves. She has been a Godsend and will always remain a part of our family. Our eldest daughter has also used Suzie to babysit overnight stays for her 6-week old daughter, who is now 18 months old. We trust her completely, as do our children. She has always welcomed us to stay in her home when we have needed to stay in the city, the children still do. You can contact me privately, Ros Woodfieldf & Woodfield Family Reference 4 - We have a 2B and 4G, who have known Suzie for over 1 1/2 years, Suzie has always come at very short notice to care for the children in our home when they cannot go to child or daycare as they may be unwell. From the moment she started with us she has respected our routine for the children, and sent pictures of them during the day which was thoughtful and gave me peace of mind. We have welcomed Suzie to work more regularly, as she has been a nanny for 4 years. Her manner with the children is kind, we are fortunate to have met her so early in our move from Spain to Australia, thank you. Private Reference - contact only by request
After getting some "blowing bubbles" was not only a fun activity outside for the children, it also helped to turn bath time in to "lets go swimming in some bubbles". By making your children's routines as exciting as possible is always useful! When there is a 24 hours restriction from daycare at home, I listen to the child in what they want to do, or eat and drink - so that they can be part of the decision making. (Still sticking to parents guidelines, & I write everything down with the time) It's been a way to connect & a sense of open communication. (This is obviously taking the child's age and conditions taken into consideration) I love playing characters with different voices because everything becomes fun whilst creating a bed time story. There are games that we make up together, or the children reading themselves. I can keep kids entertained, or can get them to do their homework (with a reward - parent specified what is appropriate) Kids enjoy my company as I enjoy theirs.
Watching the children grow & develop skills from 1st words, to walking, to high school- and recently one of my 1st families kids, who I have watched grow for 10 years now, whilst providing child care for this family of 4 children; is incredible. To attend one graduation ceremony was a privilege, and very special to be included in that significant event, and now an upcoming wedding! Whilst I am watching the little ones (the youngest yet was 6 weeks) come to their level and have a break from 'being grown up'. To see their creativity and imagination is a gift, and kids reinvent the wheel for a while! I am committed to the safety and protection of a child, in every possible way. I believe that is why my services have been commended. MEDICAL CARE - Caring in immediate medical circumstances has been required. I acted swiftly & calmly, letting them know who was looking after them and why, including ambulance transport. Reassuring M & D that a known medical condition was now of much greater concern. When you make a difference, that is something that I consider as just a part of my commitment to the family. Your family routine and information is absolutely confidential. The ability to give parents peace of mind is something that I consider extremely important. Your child will be respected, cared for in every possible way. And there is no better feeling than contributing to your children's development in a positive way.
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