Rachel E @ Abracadabra Childcare Services
Classification
Babysitter/In Home Carer/Nanny
Carer Rates
$44.00
Agency Booking Fee
Std Rates
$25.00
per hour
Rachel E is a Babysitter/In Home Carer/Nanny, with 16 years experience caring for children from any age. Rachel E is represented by Abracadabra Childcare Services Pty Ltd child care agency.
Please note:
- Our permanent placement fees vary based on the number of days and hours you are offering each week. For a tailored quote please contact us on 1300 011 167 or email us at abra.childcare@gmail.com
- If Casual bookings are received within 48 business hours of commencement of the assignment or made after hours then the booking fee will be $50 (+GST).
- If bookings are remote then there maybe an increase in the agency booking fee, please contact the agency for details
- We offer Shared Babysitting/Nannying Services also (if the children are from one, two or three different sets of parents or if there is more than 3 children). Please contact the agency on 1300 011 167 or email us at abra.childcare@gmail.com for further details (additional fees maybe involved to comply with children to carer/nanny ratio).
Minimum booking is 4 hours.
Qualifications & Experience
Drivers Licence
First Aid Certification / CPR
LifeSaving Certificate / Austswim
Mature Aged Carer
Non-smoker
Own transport
Public Liability Insurance
Special needs care experience
Character references on file
Permanent Resident
Police check / Working with Children check
Written references on file
Employment
Jan 2014– Jan 2016
Employers Helen and Will
Responsibilities:
Sole supervision and care of 2 children aged 2 ½ and 4 ½
Oct 2011 – Dec 2013
Employers Johanna and Hamish
Responsibilities:
Sole supervision and care of 1 child aged 10 months
Feb 11- Dec 2013
Employers: Kate Pairman and Geoff
Responsibilities:
Sole supervision and care of 1 child aged 10 months
Feb 09 – Dec 09
Employers: Felicity and Peter
Responsibilities:
Supervision and care of three children aged 7, 5 and 2.
Jan 07 – June 08
Employers: Ellen and Darren
Responsibilities:
Sole supervision and care for two children aged 2 years and 6 months.
Jul 06 – Dec 06
Employers: Jenny and Murray
Responsibilities:
Sole supervision and care of two children aged 2 ½ and 6 months
Sep 05 – Jul 06
Employers: Stephanie and Justin
Responsibilities:
Sole supervision and care for two children aged 2 ½ and 6 months.
Oct 05 – Mar 06
Employers: Caroline and Chris
Responsibilities:
Supervision and care for two twins aged 16 months.
Sep. 04 – Nov.05
Employers: Sally and Joshua
Responsibilities:
Supervision and care of 1 child aged 2 years.
Jan. 03 – Oct. 04
Employers: Sally-Anne and Peter
Responsibilities:
Supervision and care of two children aged 2½ years and 9 months.
Oct. 99. Mar. 02
Employer: Catherine Macaulay
Responsibilities:
Supervision of 3 children aged 8, 8, and 10 years.
Employers Helen and Will
Responsibilities:
Sole supervision and care of 2 children aged 2 ½ and 4 ½
Oct 2011 – Dec 2013
Employers Johanna and Hamish
Responsibilities:
Sole supervision and care of 1 child aged 10 months
Feb 11- Dec 2013
Employers: Kate Pairman and Geoff
Responsibilities:
Sole supervision and care of 1 child aged 10 months
Feb 09 – Dec 09
Employers: Felicity and Peter
Responsibilities:
Supervision and care of three children aged 7, 5 and 2.
Jan 07 – June 08
Employers: Ellen and Darren
Responsibilities:
Sole supervision and care for two children aged 2 years and 6 months.
Jul 06 – Dec 06
Employers: Jenny and Murray
Responsibilities:
Sole supervision and care of two children aged 2 ½ and 6 months
Sep 05 – Jul 06
Employers: Stephanie and Justin
Responsibilities:
Sole supervision and care for two children aged 2 ½ and 6 months.
Oct 05 – Mar 06
Employers: Caroline and Chris
Responsibilities:
Supervision and care for two twins aged 16 months.
Sep. 04 – Nov.05
Employers: Sally and Joshua
Responsibilities:
Supervision and care of 1 child aged 2 years.
Jan. 03 – Oct. 04
Employers: Sally-Anne and Peter
Responsibilities:
Supervision and care of two children aged 2½ years and 9 months.
Oct. 99. Mar. 02
Employer: Catherine Macaulay
Responsibilities:
Supervision of 3 children aged 8, 8, and 10 years.
Interests
A bit about me...
Responsible and nurturing nanny with over 16 years experience caring for children ranging from 4 months to 10 years of age. Highly knowledgeable in all aspects of children’s needs through my continuing interest in seeking out literature on children’s nutritional, emotional and cognitive stages of development. Key skills include:
• Planning of age appropriate and fun activities
• Preparing healthy meals
• Nurturing children’s emotional and educational needs
• Patience and enthusiasm for talking to and listening to children
• Engaging children in toilet training
• Ensuring healthy eating and sleeping patterns
Responsible and nurturing nanny with over 16 years experience caring for children ranging from 4 months to 10 years of age. Highly knowledgeable in all aspects of children’s needs through my continuing interest in seeking out literature on children’s nutritional, emotional and cognitive stages of development. Key skills include:
• Planning of age appropriate and fun activities
• Preparing healthy meals
• Nurturing children’s emotional and educational needs
• Patience and enthusiasm for talking to and listening to children
• Engaging children in toilet training
• Ensuring healthy eating and sleeping patterns
Education & Qualifications
Master of Fine Arts MFA 2009
College of Fine Arts (COFA)
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Fine Arts BFA (hons) 2002
Sydney College of Fine Arts (SCA)
University of Sydney
College of Fine Arts (COFA)
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Fine Arts BFA (hons) 2002
Sydney College of Fine Arts (SCA)
University of Sydney
Other Courses
CHILDCARE SKILLS
Engaging children in fun and educational activities
• Developed a number of fun activities for both pre-school aged and school aged children, including a variety of crafts, painting and drawing, singing and dancing, reading, cooking, creative and educational play activities, excursions to parks, museums, libraries and swimming pools.
Engaging children in developmental programs
• Assisting with specialised reading programs, occupational therapy programs, after school activities and homework. I have also worked with children with autism, encouraging development through persistence with verbal and non-verbal communication strategies.
Creating a nurturing environment
• Engaging with other children and carers to ensure the socialisation of the child.
• Encouraging the development of communication skills and an engagement with the world through conversation, patience and listening.
• Including children in decision making processes that are age appropriate and relevant to their skill sets.
• Developing problem-solving skills, confidence and imagination through explanation and inclusion in age appropriate responsibilities.
Integrating activities of children of different ages
• Supervision and care of groups of up to 5 children of varying ages.
• Catering to the different skill levels of all the children in my care.
• Giving children time to develop independent skills and imagination whilst under my supervision.
• Encouraging positive interaction and the development of healthy bonds.
Nutrition, cooking and instilling healthy eating habits
• Awareness of the nutritional needs of children of varying ages.
• Development of a repertoire of fun and nutritious recipes.
• Ensuring that I persist with preparing and offering healthy meals for the children.
Toilet training
• Awareness of strategies that assist with toilet training of children.
First aid training
• Holder of a current first aid certificate obtained through St Johns Ambulance.
Holder of a current NSW driver’s licence
• Safe and responsible driver
Engaging children in fun and educational activities
• Developed a number of fun activities for both pre-school aged and school aged children, including a variety of crafts, painting and drawing, singing and dancing, reading, cooking, creative and educational play activities, excursions to parks, museums, libraries and swimming pools.
Engaging children in developmental programs
• Assisting with specialised reading programs, occupational therapy programs, after school activities and homework. I have also worked with children with autism, encouraging development through persistence with verbal and non-verbal communication strategies.
Creating a nurturing environment
• Engaging with other children and carers to ensure the socialisation of the child.
• Encouraging the development of communication skills and an engagement with the world through conversation, patience and listening.
• Including children in decision making processes that are age appropriate and relevant to their skill sets.
• Developing problem-solving skills, confidence and imagination through explanation and inclusion in age appropriate responsibilities.
Integrating activities of children of different ages
• Supervision and care of groups of up to 5 children of varying ages.
• Catering to the different skill levels of all the children in my care.
• Giving children time to develop independent skills and imagination whilst under my supervision.
• Encouraging positive interaction and the development of healthy bonds.
Nutrition, cooking and instilling healthy eating habits
• Awareness of the nutritional needs of children of varying ages.
• Development of a repertoire of fun and nutritious recipes.
• Ensuring that I persist with preparing and offering healthy meals for the children.
Toilet training
• Awareness of strategies that assist with toilet training of children.
First aid training
• Holder of a current first aid certificate obtained through St Johns Ambulance.
Holder of a current NSW driver’s licence
• Safe and responsible driver
Screening & Background Checks
Character references on file
Permanent Resident
Police check / Working with Children check
Written references on file
General Duties
Babysitting nights/weekends
Bathing of children
Cleaning of children's area(s)
Cleaning of family area(s)
General Errands (Shopping etc)
Laundry - Children only
Laundry - Family
Participation in family outings
Participation in family vacations
Pets
Plan & participate in childrens outings
Preparation of Meals/Snacks - Children
Preparation of Meals/Snacks - Family
Special Diets
Activities with Children
Art
Computers
Cooking
Drama & Dance
Exercise
Free Play
Language development
Music
Outside play
Planning of children's outings
Science
Stories & Reading
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Qualifications & Experience
Drivers Licence
First Aid Certification / CPR
LifeSaving Certificate / Austswim
Mature Aged Carer
Non-smoker
Own transport
Public Liability Insurance
Special needs care experience
Character references on file
Permanent Resident
Police check / Working with Children check
Written references on file