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Madeleine Varga

Madeleine Varga
Shellharbour, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Hi my name is madeleine and I am looking for babysitting work in the Illawarra

I am looking for work in the Illawarra, I babysit, pet sit, and have a licence, if you are interested we can see if I would be a good fit.

Babysitter $20 / 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
  • Transporting kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Shellharbour 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
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • Pet credentials:
    • 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
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am currently a 17 year old in year 12 student, at St Joseph’s catholic high school, I study math, advanced English, biology, year 11 chemistry, legal studies, and society and culture. I have also completed first aid training, CPR training, asthma and anaphylaxis training. I have never had professional experience in babysitting but I have looked after my family friends 3 year old son on multiple occasions since he was 1. I also have my drivers licence and a car. I am also comfortable with pets and have pets of my own.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

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

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Bailey Gaudie

Bailey Gaudie
Shellharbour, NSW

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Member since: Aug 2024

Welcome message:

Hi my name is Bailey and i am looking for a job as a babysitter i am 15 and have 1 year of experience babysitting my cousins ages ranging from 0-5

Babysitter $15 / 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)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel within Shellharbour 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Year 9, babysit cousins from the age of 1-5

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Cooking
  • Computers

Contact Bailey For Free

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Caitlinn Hager
Shellharbour, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

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Childcare

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Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Chloe Belle W.
Wollongong, NSW

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Member since: Apr 2024

Need Help? -Contact Chloe for flexible arrangements.

Hello, my name is Chloe and I love entertaining and looking after children.

If you are in need of help and looking for a responsible, engaging, and flexible person, I might be the right woman for the job.

I can discuss price changes and dates as needed and am able to do most weekdays during the school holidays.

Babysitter, Parent helper $22 / 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)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Wollongong 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have been a proud member of Girl Guides Australia for many years. In which, I have looked after many young children and organised many activities to partake in. It was a great place to learn many life-long skills and develop my personal character.

In addition, I have prior experience looking after my younger siblings, (one of which is only 17 months old).

I have volunteered with many departments and groups throughout my schooling, (so far). For example, peer support, green group, public speaking, debating, library duties, breakfast club, duke of ed, etc.

I currently hold a learners driving licence, a first aid and resuscitation certificate, a white card, and a few others.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Chloe 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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Jacyntah Blakey

Jacyntah Blakey
Wollongong, NSW

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Member since: May 2023

Welcome message:

Hello mums and dads!! My name is Jacyntah and I would look forward to working with you. I currently hold a partial certificate three in early childcare and I am a first year student studying early education. I have grown up with younger siblings and cousins and have always had an active role in their care and up bringing. I love working with and around children and I am passionate about their care!

Babysitter $25 / 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 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 Wollongong 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
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Jacyntah 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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Angela Evans
Wollongong, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper

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)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

Contact Angela For Free

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Lillian Edwards-Cvetkovski
Berkeley, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper

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)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

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Kaira Dania Brown
Kiama, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2024

Babysitter

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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

Contact Kaira For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Charlie Kittscha

Charlie Kittscha
Wollongong, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2023

Welcome message:

Hey, I’m Charlie! I am 16 years old and am very enthusiastic when it comes to looking after children. I currently have a lot of experience within this job as I have looked after my neighbours kids countless times throughout the years. I also coach gymnastics as an intermediate accredited coach. Coaching is my current job which I enjoy so so much. I would love to apply these skills to other children living in Wollongong, so feel free to reach out if you need a young, enthusiastic, and fun babysitter to look after your kiddies.

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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Wollongong 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am currently a gymnastics coach so work with children on a daily basis.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Charlie For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Shellharbour, NSW, Australia (Dec 2024)

Shellharbour babysitters are paid an average of $21.40 per hour as of December 2024, which is 26.5% lower than the New South Wales average of $29.13, and 26.9% 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
Shellharbour:
$15.00 $21.40 $25.00
New South Wales:
$15.00 $29.13 $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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