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Valentine's Day Babysitters Hervey Bay, QLD (Contact for Free)

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Patrick Goffinet

Patrick Goffinet
Hervey Bay, QLD

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Member since: Jan 2025

Readily available and keen to work.

Hi, I am passionate about dogs and get along very well with them. I have plenty of experience dealing with dogs and kids of school age so let me know if you need anything taken care of.

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter $30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog sitting $18 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking $18 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)
  • Dog daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Dog boarding (at my place overnight)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 8 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a readily available, hard working, and pet loving 18 year old that is very keen to get some extra work. I am super responsible and love to work with both people and animals. I used to own a dog for about 8 years whom I regularly walked, bathed and fed. If you require anything to be taken care of, let me know.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video

Contact Patrick For Free

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How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Drew Scott
Hervey Bay, QLD

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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 .

Valentine's Day Babysitter, 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

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • 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:
    • Email verified
    • 24 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

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 (Updated 18 Oct 2025)

Hervey Bay babysitters are paid an average of $28.88 per hour as of October 2025, which is 8.9% lower than the Queensland average of $31.70, and 4.1% lower than the Australian average of $30.10. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Hervey Bay.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Hervey Bay:
$26.25 $28.88 $31.50
Queensland:
$28.82 $31.70 $34.58
Australia:
$27.36 $30.10 $32.83

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in Australian dollars (AUD). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊

Don't know how much to pay? See our parents' guide to babysitting pay rates


Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Valentine's Day Babysitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a Valentine's Day babysitter so you can enjoy a romantic evening while knowing your kids are in safe hands.

1. Book early

Valentine’s Day is a high-demand night for babysitters, so secure someone well in advance.

2. Expect holiday rates

Babysitters often charge extra for special occasions, so budget for a premium.

3. Choose someone trusted

Go with a sitter your kids already know, or someone with strong references if it’s their first time.

4. Confirm late-night availability

Make sure the sitter is comfortable staying until your return, even if it’s late.

5. Share bedtime routines

Provide clear instructions for dinner, storytime, and bedtime so the evening runs smoothly.

6. Leave fun activities

Stock up on games, crafts, or a movie to keep the kids entertained while you’re out.

7. Plan a simple dinner for kids

Prepare or order something easy the babysitter can serve without stress.

8. Leave emergency contacts

Give them your number, backup contacts, and any medical details they might need.

9. Set house rules

Be clear on snacks, screen time, and bedtime flexibility.

10. Show appreciation

Since they’re working on a date night, consider a bonus, chocolates, or a thank-you note.

See our parents' guide to Valentine's Day babysitting for more detailed information.

Valentine's Day Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing Valentine's Day babysitter candidates so you can enjoy a stress-free date night knowing your kids are well cared for.

Experience & Background

  • Have you babysat on holidays or special occasions before (like Valentine’s Day)?
  • What ages of children do you have the most experience caring for?
  • Are you comfortable caring for multiple children at once?
  • How do you usually keep kids entertained in the evening?

Availability & Flexibility

  • Are you available to work late into the evening if needed?
  • Do you have reliable transportation to and from our home that night?
  • How do you feel about working on Valentine’s Day, when many sitters are in demand?

Care & Routines

  • How do you handle dinnertime and bedtime routines when parents are out late?
  • Are you comfortable preparing and serving a simple meal or snacks?
  • How do you keep kids calm and happy if they miss us while we’re out?
  • Would you plan activities (games, crafts, movie night) to make the evening fun?

Safety & Emergencies

  • Are you CPR and first aid certified?
  • How would you handle an emergency if we’re not immediately reachable?
  • What steps would you take if a child refuses to go to bed or becomes upset?

Communication & Reliability

  • How do you usually keep parents updated while babysitting (texts, calls, photos)?
  • What’s your backup plan if something prevents you from coming at the last minute?
  • Are you comfortable working later than planned if our evening runs long?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about babysitting on special occasions?
  • How do you balance keeping the night fun but still structured?
  • Why do you think you’d be a great fit for our family on Valentine’s Day?