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Jorja Sessarago

Jorja Sessarago
Hervey Bay, QLD

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

Welcome message:

I'm a responsible, patient, and empathetic babysitter with 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from babies to grade-schoolers. I have babysat family, family friends, as well as some teachers kids. I'm skilled in a variety of activities like drawing, reading, crafting, music, and games, and I'm comfortable with pets, cooking, chores, and even helping with homework. I have a car and a driver's licence, and I'm available to babysit at your home. I'd love the opportunity to meet your family and care for your children. Feel free to reach out to learn more about my experience and availability.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $25 / 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)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Hervey Bay 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

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
  • 2 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 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

I have 5 years experience babysitting for family, family friends and teachers. I however don't have any certifications but I am excellent with kids and live in a household with 4 younger kids.

My skills and interests:

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

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How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Valeria Wecke
Hervey Bay, QLD

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Babysitter $30 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Transporting kids

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • 48 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Valeria For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Drew Scott
Hervey Bay, QLD

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2024

Welcome message:

Hello my name is drew I’m a 23 year old with about a year of experience looking after kids from time to time. My skills are very simple I can clean I am responsible and can cook but I like to do it easy and I’m a very loving and caring person. I hope my words are enough to getting this work. Thank you .

Babysitter $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hervey Bay 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • 23 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Gardening
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers

Contact Drew For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia (Dec 2024)

Hervey Bay babysitters are paid an average of $25.00 per hour as of December 2024, which is 16.7% lower than the Queensland average of $30.00, and 14.6% 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
Hervey Bay:
$20.00 $25.00 $30.00
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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