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Sara S @ Abracadabra Childcare Services
Classification
Babysitter/In Home Carer/Nanny
Carer Rates
1 $44.00 Agency Booking Fee
Std Rates
$35.00 per hour (flat rate)
$40.00 per hour (flat rate)

Sara S is a Babysitter/In Home Carer/Nanny, with 20 years experience caring for children from newborn to 15 yrs old. Sara S 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
1 Child Care Qualifications - Cert III+
1 Drivers Licence
1 First Aid Certification / CPR
1 Mature Aged Carer
1 Non-smoker
1 Own transport
1 Public Liability Insurance
1 Special needs care experience
1 Character references on file
1 Permanent Resident
1 Police check / Working with Children check
1 Written references on file
Employment

Feb 2020 to April 2022
Solecharge Part-time Nanny
Milligan Family, Tamarama

Caring for one little girl aged 5 months at commencement through to when she was 2.5yrs.  I was responsible for following a routine, changing nappies, preparing bottles, feeding, settling, bathing and then implementing changes as she grew including age appropriate activities, educational activities, stories and reading, arts and craft, music and dance, fun daily outings and general household duties.  

Sept 2017 to Sept 2019
Solecharge Part-time Nanny
George Family, Bondi

Caring for one little boy aged 2 years at commencement where I am responsible for collecting him from daycare, going to the park, preparing afternoon tea and evening meal, bathing, settling.  Reading stories, arts and crafts, music, educational play and activities and all associated general household duties.

Mar 07 – Current
Casual Nanny/Babysitter
Abracadabra Childcare Services


Roles & Responsibilities: Caring for children from various families ranging in age from newborn to teenage years. Responsibilities have included changing nappies, preparing bottles, settling, nutritional snacks and meals, arts and crafts, school pick-up, assisting with homework, bathing and supervising bath-time and general household duties. The feedback has been excellent and both parents and children have requested her back time and time again. I built a very strong bond with the boys and understood each of their individual needs. I am still in contact with the family and help out when needed.

Feb 2016 - Sept 2016
Part- time Nanny
Wipfli Family
Eastern Suburbs

Caring for one little boy aged 12mths mths at commencement where i was responsible for organising daily outings to playgroup, beach, library, play dates. Age appropriate activities in the home such as reading stories, games and puzzles, arts and crafts, preparing bottles, changing nappies, feeding, settling, bathing and all child related duties. 

Jan 08 - Jan 2013
Full-time After School Carer/House Manager
North Shore, Sydney


Caring for and looking after two very energetic boys aged 6 & 11 years at commencement where activities and duties included arriving at the family home at midday and preparing everything for the arrival of the boys from school, this included food shop, running errands, laundry, preparing afternoon tea and evening meal, ensuring the boys rooms were clean and tidy. I would accompany the boys to after school activities, assist with their homework/projects and often work very late to fit in with their fathers busy schedule and would also stay overnight when required. I would ensure the boys were up and ready for school the next morning, packed school bags, notes, hats/sunscreen etc. I

Dec 07 – Jan 08
Full-time Casual Nanny
Handos Family, Balmain


Roles & Responsiblities: Caring for two children aged 2 and 5 years. Duties included changing nappies, feeding, bathing, daily activities and outings and general household duties.

Mar 07 – Nov 08
Receptionist
Prodigy Films, Sydney


Roles & Responsibilities: Answering phones, meeting and greeting, screening calls, couriers, mail, stationery and general word processing. Sarah has decided that this is really not for her and wants to return to her love for working with children.

Jan 07 – Feb 07
Full-time Casual Solecharge Nanny
Fox Family, Manly


Roles & Responsibilities: Caring for one 3 year old where duties included preparing nutritional snacks and meals, daily outings and activities, arts and crafts, music and dance, stimulating play and educational activities.

Jul 04 – Nov 06
Live-in Nanny,
Knightsbridge Nannies Agency, London UK


Roles & Responsibilities: Sole charge care of one child from 6 months to 3 years of age. Responsibilities included night watch, doctors appointments, learning stimulation, playgroups, grocery shopping, cooking all meals, nappy changing, bottle sterilization, weekly swimming, bathing, general domestic chores. This position was very demanding but at the same time very rewarding. For Sara, watching the child develop and grow was a real blessing.

Oct 03 – Mar 04
Solecharge Nanny
Hopes and Dreams Agency, London UK


Roles and Responsibilities: Solecharge care of one child aged 3 years. Responsibilities included health and safety of the child, nursery school runs, games – learning stimulation, cooking all meals, bath times and afternoon activities.

Aug 03 – Sep 03
Freelance Fashion Makeup Artist – Can Provide Separate CV


Feb 03 – Jul 03
Receptionist/Switchboard Operator
Australian Quarantine Inspection Services


Feb 01 – Dec 01
Full-time Student
3 Arts Makeup College, Chippendale


Jun 99 – Nov 00
Assistant Production Manager
J Simmons Limited, London UK


Jul 98 – Jan 99
Emergency Expediter
Quest Mobile


Apr 95 – Feb 97
Parts Dispatcher 1995, Sales and Warranty Administrator 1996, IBM New Zealand

Interests

Sports, Reading, Cooking

Feedback

The response we received from telephone reference checks achieved great results and our clients have been very happy with Sara’s level of performance and relationship with their children throughout the time she has been registered with Abracadabra.

Education & Qualifications

5 years Secondary, Rotary Exchange Student – Brazil,

International Nanny Certificate,

Certificate III in Makeup Technology,

Diploma in Acting, RSA Certificate.

Other Courses

Sara is fun loving person with a warm and friendly manner. She has a genuine love for working with children and she loves being active with them, keeping them entertained and building a bond with their families.  Sara has many years of experience caring for children ranging in age from newborn to teenage years with various dynamics.  The feedback we have received from previous employers is excellent and our clients love her!  They request her back time and time again. 

Screening & Background Checks
1 Character references on file
1 Permanent Resident
1 Police check / Working with Children check
1 Written references on file
General Duties
1 Babysitting nights/weekends
1 Bathing of children
1 Cleaning of children's area(s)
1 Cleaning of family area(s)
1 General Errands (Shopping etc)
1 Laundry - Children only
1 Laundry - Family
1 Participation in family outings
1 Participation in family vacations
1 Pets
1 Plan & participate in childrens outings
1 Preparation of Meals/Snacks - Children
1 Preparation of Meals/Snacks - Family
1 Special Diets
Activities with Children
1 Art
1 Computers
1 Cooking
1 Drama & Dance
1 Exercise
1 Free Play
1 Language development
1 Music
1 Outside play
1 Planning of children's outings
1 Science
1 Stories & Reading
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