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Luciana

Luciana
Sydney, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2024

Welcome message:

I am Luciana. I am 30 years old. I am from Argentina and I am currently in Shepparton. With working holiday visa 462.

I have experience caring for children. In Argentina, I took care of a 3 year old boy for almost two years (1.5 to 3yo) and then a 6 year old girl for two years (4 to 6yo). In charge of organizing activities and outings, light cleaning of the house and preparing some meals. ☺️ In Sydney I took care of a 9yo girl after school (M,T,T). Do things like picking her up from school, taking her to educational activities, and spending time together. A 2,5yo girl (M,W,F) accompanying her during the day, giving her educational and recreational walks, feeding, bathing and putting to bed. A 10yo boy and 14yo girl on Saturdays night when your dad want to go out.
Also some occasional babysitting jobs (10m-6yo).

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Nanny $45/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $45 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sydney 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 32 years old
    • Police check
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

I have experience caring for children. In Argentina, I took care of a 3 year old boy for almost two years (1.5 to 3yo) and then a 6 year old girl for two years (4 to 6yo). In charge of organizing activities and outings, light cleaning of the house and preparing some meals. ☺️ 
In Sydney, I took care of a 9yo girl after school (M,T,T). Do things like picking her up from school, taking her to educational activities, and spending time together. A 2,5yo girl (M,W,F) accompanying her during the day, giving her educational and recreational walks, feeding, bathing and putting to bed. A 10yo boy and 14yo girl on Saturdays night when your dad want to go out.
Also some occasional babysitting jobs (10m-6yo).

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Design

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Eva Blackstone

Eva Blackstone
Dee Why, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2025

Welcome message:

I'm a passionate and responsible babysitter with 1 year of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers.I have a 10 year ol brother with autism, so ive learned how to look after him and work with him. I'm calm, caring, and able to engage kids in a variety of fun activities like drawing, reading, crafting, music, and games. I'm comfortable assisting with pets, cooking, chores, and homework. Although I don't have a first aid certification, I'm a diligent and attentive caregiver. I'm available to babysit at your home and would be excited to meet your family. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter $20/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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Dee Why 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
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Sandhya Rai

Sandhya Rai
Auburn, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2024

Welcome message:

Hi there! My name is Sandhya Rai and currently I am kiving in. Auburn. As, I mentioned earlier I am really fond of babies so taking care of baby is not a work for me , it’s just earning pocket money for yourself while u r enjoying what u r doing and u r good at. So, I can make sure that after my job is done your babies stick to me like a glue and doesn’t want me to leave . (haha; my apologies) I am sure of a great care taker and moreover to that, I can take care of your room too. I am good at cleaning and doing other small household chores. Thabk you.

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter $24/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Pet sitting $24 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Auburn 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 24 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English, Hindi, Korean, and Nepali

I have taken care of my baby brother from day one since he were born. I was so excited and so happy to meet him. I take care of him like noone else. I changed his diaper, feed him, change his clothes, carry him around and when he became bigger around 1 nad half years of age he started to talk with me which even more grew love and fond of him in me. I played with him, spent time together, feed him, went to play with him outside.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Writing

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Monica

Monica
Croydon Park, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2022

Welcome message:

Hi families, i am an afterschool care educator whom would love to assist any families with babysitting upon a casual basis!

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter $32/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Pet sitting $32 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Croydon Park 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
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 24 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English and Vietnamese

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Foreign languages

Contact Monica For Free

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Ruby Elkan

Ruby Elkan
Marrickville, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Experienced Casual After School and Weekend Babysitter

I'm a year 12 student passionate about caring for children. While I don't have paid babysitting experience, I have done work experience in a daycare with toddlers, have years of further experience taking care of family and friends younger children and I have a natural talent for engaging with kids through activities like drawing, reading, crafting, and playing games. I'm enthusiastic, patient, and empathetic, and I'd be happy to help out with homework, chores, and caring for pets. I'm available to babysit at your home and would love the opportunity to meet your family and learn more about your needs. I am able to do after school care and weekend care.

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Nanny $20/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Dyslexia

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Marrickville 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
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My name is Ruby, I am a year 12 student living in Marrickville, I have done a week placement in a daycare with toddlers and have years of further experience taking care of family and friends younger children. I have also done early childhood courses in school where I have gained the knowledge of how to patiently and effectively take care of children of all ages in a way that makes them feel safe and comfortable.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Ruby For Free

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Naomi

Naomi
Allawah, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2024

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $30/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
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

Pet sitting $30 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Allawah 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
  • 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:

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 33 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English, Indonesian, and Korean

My skills and interests:

  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Computers
  • Foreign languages

Contact Naomi For Free

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Childcare

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Stephanie Mag
Russell Lea, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2026

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter $25/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing

Dog sitting $25 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies

Dog walking $25 / 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 dogs)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public 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
  • 9 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi, I'm Stephanie!!

  • responsible and caring 17yo with a genuine love for working with children and pets.
  • experience with friends younger siblings and my own dog (9yrs old)
  • Keep kids engaged with fun games and activities
  • Assist with homework
  • Prepare kids meals and snacks
  • Maintain bedtime routine Availability: Weekdays: 4pm onwards Saturday and Sunday Holidays: available most days and nights!!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Animals
  • Video
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Scarlett Daisy

Scarlett Daisy
Sydney, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2025

Welcome message:

Hi my name is Scarlett and I am in year 10 at high school and I really want to start dog walking and babysitting. I am responsible and patient. I am good at communicating and will watch out for your kids and be a fun and caring baby sitter. I have a dog he is 3 and I love to walk him and have had experience with not just him but my friends and families dogs too.I love all children and animals and can help you with your pet or child.

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $20/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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing nappies
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Dog walking $15 / hour

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

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sydney 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
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 1 month experience working with children
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am in year 10 at high school and have worked with children in the past at a kids yoga and gymnastics company I worked there for one year. I also have 2 younger cousins that I have babysat before one of my cousins is a 7 year old girl and the other is a 1 year old boy. I really enjoy babysitting and I am a responsible.

My skills and interests:

  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Scarlett For Free

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Yasmina Hassan
Seaforth, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Welcome message:

I am 16 years old – 29/04/2009. I am in Year 10 at Northern Beaches Christian School. My preferred named to be called is Yassie.

I have great people skills, as I am not shy, very confident and outgoing to anything I put my mind to. I am reliable, trustworthy and a very hard worker that is always willing to learn and try new things I am a very tidy person who likes to keep things clean and organised.

I am flexible, adaptable, very good with time management, communication. I work at Mcdonalds at Warringah Mall, i started there in 2025 February and I have got awarded rookie of the Quarter for (april - june)

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter

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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Seaforth 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Education - St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School in Balgowlah – Kindy(2015) to Year 6(2021) Stella Maris Catholic College in Manly – Year 7(2022) to Year 9(2024) Northern Beaches Christian School – Year 10(2025) Experience - Babysitting for several families and i have gotten a lot of great reviews from it where the families have mention me to other families to help them out. Hobbies: Basketball, Touch and soccer

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Design

Contact Yasmina For Free

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Childcare

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Tess Cuthbert

Tess Cuthbert
Lane Cove, NSW

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Welcome message:

Hi! My name is Tess, and I’m 16 years old. I have experience caring for children through looking after my little sister, and I truly enjoy spending time with kids. I’m patient, responsible, and love creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment. I also offer free tutoring to help with homework and schoolwork, so your child can learn while being cared for

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $15/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 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $15 / 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 pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

  • Pet credentials:
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Tess For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Russell Lea, NSW, Australia (Updated 21 Jun 2026)

Russell Lea babysitters are paid an average of $29.76 per hour as of June 2026, which is 0.9% higher than the New South Wales average of $29.50, and 2% higher than the Australian average of $29.16. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Russell Lea.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Russell Lea:
$27.05 $29.76 $32.46
New South Wales:
$26.82 $29.50 $32.18
Australia:
$26.51 $29.16 $31.81

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?