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Faith Allen

Faith Allen
Kenmore, QLD

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Member since: Jul 2024

Qualified 17/yo baby & pet sitter!

Hi, My name is Faith! I am 17 years old and currently studying at high school. I tend to have a lot of spare time and i’d like to help out families, whether that’s with last minute babysitting or petsitting. I adore any animals and I’ve babysat for quite some time, as well as being a qualified swim teacher.

Don’t be afraid to reach out!

Babysitter $16 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet grooming
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Kenmore for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English and German
    • Email verified

I am qualified in First Aid training. I am qualified in Water Safety and training. I carry a qualified blue card. I am currently in grade 11 at Kenmore SHS.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Lilly Malone

Lilly Malone
Ferny Grove, QLD

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Member since: May 2024

Welcome message:

Hi there!! My name is Lilly, I’m a first year nursing student studying full time at ACU, whilst having a part time job. Previously I have babysat around my neighbourhood and now I’m starting up again with more qualification. Currently I’m saving for a car and looking for all the side hustles to do to earn extra money on top of my job. I’ve always loved babysitting, and is always keen as a bean to care for kids. I’ve cared for kids aged 2-16 so I’m very comfortable and always more than happy to fufill any tasks required (changing nappies, showering, etc).

Babysitter $25 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Ferny Grove for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

-

Nite

-

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I’m currently studying full time as a nursing student at ACU whilst also balancing my part time job elsewhere. I’ve built a good relationship and reputation with previous parents. I have a blue card and my cpr and first certification. I also have an ndis workers clearance and experience with caring and helping children with special needs, my sister is diagnosed with Autism and ADHD I help her get through day to day tasks.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Cooking

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Riley Doyle

Riley Doyle
Brisbane, QLD

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Member since: Apr 2024

Welcome message:

Hi, I'm Riley and I love engaging with young children and seeing them grow and learn. I started looking after children on my own about 3 years ago with ages 4 months to 12 years. And love every second of it.

Babysitter $29 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Brisbane for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am a current high school student in grade 12. I am fully first aid and CPR trained with a current certificate.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Riley For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Charley Roe
Brisbane City, QLD

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Changing nappies
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Brisbane City for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

-

Nite

- - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Charley For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Miss Crystal Insley

Miss Crystal Insley
Brisbane, QLD

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 9 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Brisbane for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • 30 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Mia Musumeci
Bridgeman Downs, QLD

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Bridgeman Downs for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Dog walking

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Esraa Alshoni
Brisbane, QLD

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Brisbane for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Jasmin Brownlow
Brisbane City, QLD

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Member since: Nov 2024

A Qualified Children’s Nurse ready to help you out!

I am a qualified children’s nurse who is currently working at the Queensland children’s hospital. I have over 5 years experience of working with children from the ages of 0-15 years of age.

prior to becoming a nurse I had volunteered at local schools and nurseries which enabled me to gain valuable skills which I have taken with me through my career.

I have always had a passion for working with children and their families and really enjoy being as creative as possible with the children I babysit.

My hobbies include going to the gym and I really enjoy singing which will come in handy when singing nursery rhymes during bedtime routines if necessary.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $30 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Brisbane City for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 28 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am a qualified children’s nurse who is currently working at the Queensland children’s hospital. I have over 5 years experience of working with children from the ages of 0-15 years of age.

Prior to becoming a nurse I had volunteered at local schools and nurseries which enabled me to gain valuable skills which I have taken with me through my career.

I have always had a passion for working with children and their families and really enjoy being as creative as possible with the children I babysit.

My hobbies include going to the gym and I really enjoy singing which will come in handy when singing nursery rhymes during bedtime routines if necessary.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Sports
  • Fitness

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Brittany Summerville

Brittany Summerville
Brisbane, QLD

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2022

Welcome message:

Happy to fit in to your requirements, super flexible and caring for kids

Babysitter, Nanny, Au pair $29 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 6 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Brisbane for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Overnight jobs
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 6 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • 27 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Have worked as an AU pair on a station for 2 years looking after 6 kids

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers

Contact Brittany For Free

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Childcare

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Mel

Mel
Windsor, QLD

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Member since: Sep 2022

Welcome message:

I am a fun and loving mum who understands what life can be like. I work hard to protect and keep the kids safe, happy and healthy. I have been working with kids with disabilities for a long time, with physical and emotional concerns. I am just here to help if you need a hand.

Babysitter, Parent helper $45 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Windsor for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • New Year's Eve

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 25 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
    • I have child car seats
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 39 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Cert 3 Early Childhood Education and Care. Working with Children with Disabilities, Currently NDIS Coordinator at YMCA Gymnastics. Used to run my own Family Daycare. Have 2 Children of my own

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Mel For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

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Babysitting Pay Rates Chermside West, QLD, Australia (Dec 2024)

Chermside West babysitters are paid an average of $27.71 per hour as of December 2024, which is 7.6% lower than the Queensland average of $30.00, and 5.3% lower than the Australian average of $29.26. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Chermside West:
$16.00 $27.71 $45.00
Queensland:
$16.00 $30.00 $50.00
Australia:
$15.00 $29.26 $50.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in Australian dollars (AUD)


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