Georgia Benwell
Botanic Ridge, VIC
Activity summary
Warm, Reliable Carer for Kids and Pets.
I'm a reliable, trustworthy, and caring individual who takes pride in creating a safe and positive environment for children and genuinely enjoy engaging with kids through fun age-appropriate activities, while also supporting routines. I understand the importance of clear communication with parents and always aim to be dependable and respectful of each family's needs, helping out wherever I can. I strive to stay organized and am able to stay calm in different situations, whether it's helping kids calm down, preparing simple meals, cleaning around the house, or keeping kids entertained. I understand how important it is for parents to feel confident leaving their children in safe hands. I'm calm, patient, and proactive, making sure children are not only supervised but genuinely engaged. I'm comfortable following established routines, from meals to bedtime, and I'm happy to assist with household tasks throughout the day. I communicate clearly and respectfully, and I always aim to provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children can feel secure and supported.
Pet sitting $27 / hour
Pets I'm comfortable caring for:
- Dogs
- Cats
- Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)
Other pet duties I can do:
- Feeding
- Pet playtime
- Daily exercise for your pet
- 24/7 supervision
- Cleaning litter boxes
- Cleaning cages / bedding
- Transporting pets
- Care for puppies
- Care for senior dogs
- Care for kittens
- Care for senior cats
Dog walking $24 / hour
- Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
- Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
- Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
- Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)
Other dog walking tasks I can do:
- Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)
Other pet services I can provide
- Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
- Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
Household duties I can do:
- Housekeeping
- Laundry / washing
- Grocery shopping
- Running errands
Babysitter, Nanny $28/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
- Cooking with kids
- Bottle feeding
- Transporting kids
- Taking kids on outings
- Toilet training
- Changing nappies
- Bathing kids
- Supervising swimming / water play
- Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
- Before school care
- Preparing school lunches
- After school care
- Administering medications
- Care for twins/multiples
I'm available for events
- Special event babysitting
- Corporate functions babysitting
- Wedding babysitting
I can provide home daycare (at my place)
- Home daycare
- Drop-in / occasional daycare
I can provide special needs care
- Care for special needs kids
- Food allergies
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Dyslexia
I can do house sitting
- House sitting
- Collecting mail / packages
- Watering plants
- Taking trash bins in / out
- Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
- Basic house security checks
Other services I can provide
- Yard work
- Cleaning
- Car washing / cleaning
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Full-time employment.
I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Botanic Ridge for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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- Last minute bookings
- School holidays
- Public holidays
- Valentine's Day
- Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
- 3 years experience working with pets
- I'm comfortable with pets
- I have pets
- Have a pet carrier
- 3 years experience working with children
- I carry a first aid kit
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- I have child car seats
- General credentials:
- Email verified
- 18 years old
- Driver's license
- I have a car
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Permanent resident
- Covid vaccinated
- Languages I can speak: English
I completed Year 12, where I was also School House Captain, a role that helped me build strong leadership, responsibility, and communication skills. I’ve had experience babysitting and pet sitting for family and friends, so I’m comfortable looking after children, keeping them entertained, and sticking to routines like meals and bedtime. I’m reliable, patient, and easy to get along with, and I always aim to create a safe and positive environment.
My skills and interests:
- Music
- Singing
- Dance
- Comedy
- Reading / storytelling
- Drawing / painting
- Arts / crafts
- Games
- Sports
- Fitness
- Swimming
- Nature
- Animals
- Cooking
- Computers
