Carolyn G @ Abracadabra Childcare Services

About me...

"I have a genuine love for working with children of all age groups. I actively involve myself with the children by engagin in age appropriate play and activities.  I am a meticulous cleaner and always maintain my own home inside and out myself, to a very high standard; I consider myself very reliable, trustworthy and a person of integrity with an excellent work ethic and attention to detail."

Babysitting/House Organizer/Cleaning Experience

2012/16
Nanny/Babysitter
Hargraves Family                                                                    

Caring for 3 children overnight/days/and 3 weeks 24/7 ages 8 & 12yrs where I was responsible for getting the children up and ready for school in the mornings, ensuring they had everything they needed for the day, packed lunch/school bag, school drop & pick up, attending after school activities, assisting with homework & projects, preparing afternoon tea and evening meal, supervising bath time, getting children ready for bed and all associated duties to keep the household running smoothly.

2015/16
Before School Carer & Overnight Nanny
Newton Family                                                                                     

Caring for 2 Boys aged 2 & 5 yrs where I was responsible for getting older child ready for school, school drop off, daily outings with little one.                  

2016/Jan 2017
After School Carer/Housekeeper
Kelly Family                                                                          

Caring for 2 Girls aged 5 & 8 yrs where I was responsble for school pick-up, afterschool activities, preparing afternoon tea/evening meal, supervising bath-time, Ironing, House Organizer/Cleaning.

2015/16
After School Carer/Housekeeper
Newlands Family                                                            

Caring for one 6 yr old Boy, collecting him from school, after school activities, preparing afternoon tea/evening meal, assisting with readers.  All associated household duties/management.              

2015/16
Domestic House Cleaner
Cleaning house fortnightly                                                         

April/2015                                     
Temporary Before School Carer/Housekeeper
Hope Island

Caring for two school aged children.  Mum had a broken ankle so needed assistance with getting the children ready in the mornings, ensuring they had everthing they needed for the day, school drop, assistance around the house, washing, ironing, house management etc.                                                                                                                                         January 2010
Home Organiser                                                                                     

I had the experience of Renovating my 3 Bedroom House. The renovations included replacing the carpet with tiles throughout the whole house, a full renovation of bathrooms, kitchen and repainting of the entire house inside and out.

Other Work History

Unit Manager

After my parents retired I took over their Self Contained Holiday Units 8 Double’s, located on Marine Parade, Labrador Gold Coast. My duties included taking bookings, complete cleaning them myself and yard maintenance, taking care of all customers’ needs and supply them with necessary of  information about the Gold Coast that they required to make their stay here all the more enjoyable. I managed these units up to when they were sold in late 2006

Gold Coast Turf Club                                                                          1991-1999

Bar- Working in the Board Room serving Directors and guest and VIP Racing Days

Casual working Saturdays and rotating to other Bars thorough the organization

LABRADOR AFL CLUB

Bar Manager and Function Assistant    Casual                      1992-2000

Parklands/Trotting/Dogs/Catering                                          1994-1998

Bar Hospitality