'About Me....

I have a genuine love for working with children and have experience working with all age groups including infants, toddlers and school aged children having babysat for families in my local community in Mt. Gambier.  I actively involve myself with the children by engaging on all levels.

I will be available for a 12 month live-in contract starting asap and could extend if need be."

July 2018 - Current
Temporary After School Carer
Private Family
Mt Gambier

I have worked for this family previously and they asked me to return. I am caring for two children aged 9 and 6yrs, 3 days per week where I was responsible for collecting the children from school, attending after school activities and sports, assisting with homework and readers, preparing afternoon tea and evening meal, general household duties and ensuring the children's safety at all times.

May 2018
Casual Babysitter
Hillier Family
Whyalla Jenkins, SA

Caring for one 3 month old both during the day as well as evenings where I am responsbile for feeding, changing nappies, settling, going for walks, following a routine and general household duties.

April 2018 to May 2018
Temporary After School Carer
Private Family
Mt Gambier

Caring for two children aged 8 and 5yrs 3 days per week where I was responsible for collecting the children from school, attending after school activities and sports, assisting with homework and readers, preparing afternoon tea and evening meal, general household duties and ensuring the children's safety at all times.

24/3/2018 to Current
Support Worker
Home Care Plus, Mt. Gambier

Assisting with daily living including:

- cooking meals
- cleaning
- personal care
- helping clients with day to day living
- other tasks as needed

5/2/2018 to current
Casual Cleaning/housekeeping Work (Blue Lake Diving)                                  

Duties:

• Housekeeping work including: making up beds, cleaning rooms, vacuming, mopping,  etc
• Cleaning of common/share lounge room and kitchen and bathroom/toilets
• Plus other duties as needed or requested

July 2017 to August 2017
Temporary live-in Nanny
Moura, QLD

Caring for two children aged 4yrs and 22 months where I was responsible for getting the children up and ready in the mornings, pre-school drop off, organising daily outings with the little one, age appropriate activities, stories and reading, arts and crafts, library, swimming pool, preparing snacks and meals, school pick-up, trips to the park and all associated household chores. 

May-2017 to June 2017
Au Pair/Babysitter

This lovely family had two gorgeous children and one on the way.  Mum was a doctor so the shifts varied both during the day and overnight also.

Duties:

• Organising/managing child’s daily schedule when parents are working
• Taking care of 3-year-old 
• Dressing, showering, arranging play, transport children to & from activities, cleaning up after child, occasional cooking, and some cleaning.

May 2015 - Current
Solecharge Care
Foster Brother aged 6yrs

I have been responsible for the care of my younger foster brother when required for the past 2 years.  My duties have included getting him ready for school, ensuring he has everything he needs for the day, packed school bag snacks/lunch, school drop off and pick-up, prepare afternoon tea and evening, assist with homework/projects, supervise bath-time.  He is pretty independant however he has special needs, needs to be supervised whilst eating due to pontential choking.  Looking after him on weekends and evenings and overnights when Mum works.

Other Live-in Work

Roadhouse Attendant/Governess
Live-in Remote Locations
17-oct-2016 till Nov 24 2016
Cataby Roadhouse, Brand Hwy WA

Duties:

• Counter duties: Till Operation, Cash Handling & eftpos use, serving of food, customer service, Cleaning, fuel sales & answering of phone as needed.
 Kitchen Duties: Cooking HB & STK burgers, bacon & egg meals, toasties & Burgers, meals, Deep Frying, Fresh Sandwiches, making food to order, keeping hot box full before bus arrives & during the day

Roadhouse Attendant
Live-in, Remote Location
2015 - 2016
Glendambo Roadhouse, SA

Duties:
• Providing friendly customer service to encourage return trade
• Hygienic food preparation and cooking
• Cash handling, register operation and EFTPOS
• Stock replenishment, cleaning of shop, kitchen and amenities
• Fuel sales and checking dips
• Compliance with WH&S policies and procedures

Roadhouse Attendant
Live-in, Remote Location
2013 Nullarbor Roadhouse, SA

Duties:

• Providing friendly customer service to encourage return trade
• Reception duties including reservations and checking in guests
• Hygienic food preparation and cooking
• Cash handling, register operation and EFTPOS
• Preparing a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Work Experience/Volunteering

Boandik Lodge (Kitchen)
Mid July 2016 to Start of October 2016
104.9 Lime FM, Mount Gambier

2014 - 2015
South East Animal Welfare League, Mount Gambier

2011 - 2015
Meals on Wheels, Mount Gambier 2012 - 2013

• Child Safe Environments
• Foster Carer for Younger Brother
• Certificate III in Aged Care
• Certificate III in Home and Community Care
• Certificate II in Hospitality