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Scarlett Marten

Scarlett Marten
Thirlmere, NSW

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Member since: May 2024

Experienced and Compassionate Babysitter Available for Your Child's Care and Development!

Hello! My name is Scarlett, and I am an 18-year-old student studying a Bachelor of Primary Education at ACU. I am passionate about educating and caring for children, which is why I am seeking additional babysitting opportunities alongside my part-time job. I have experience in small babysitting roles and feel ready to take on a bigger workload.

I have previously cared for children with special needs and have experience managing groups of 3-4 children. Safety is my top priority, I have a WWCC and am First Aid certified, I hold a valid driver's license for any transportation needs. I am reliable, responsible, and committed to providing a fun and nurturing environment for your children.

I look forward to the opportunity to care for your child and contribute to their growth and development.

Babysitter $28 / 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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids

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

  • Tutoring

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

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Day

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Arvo

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Eve.

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Nite

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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:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified
  • WWCC
  • First aid certified
  • Currently studying a Bachelor of Primary Education at ACU
  • Have cared for special needs children (Autism, ADHD)

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

Thirlmere babysitters are paid an average of $25.00 per hour as of December 2024, which is 13.6% lower than the New South Wales average of $28.94, 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
Thirlmere:
$22.00 $25.00 $28.00
New South Wales:
$15.00 $28.94 $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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