Meet Aurelia: A nanny and babysitter in Preston, VIC

Hi, I am looking for casual and part time babysitting in the inner north during my gap year upon completing high school! I currently work part times at a Coles on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons/evenings, as well as on Sunday afternoons. Next year, Im studying a bachelor of science at RMIT and plan on continuing to provide my babysitting services throughout my studies as well😊

Some things about me include my love for animals and my passion to pursue a career in wildlife conservation. As someone who has cats, a dog, and a blue tongue lizard of my own, I am very devoted to the welfare and nurture of animals. I am very crafty and enjoy scrapbooking and painting, as well as reading, music, and bike-riding.

I have been assisting in childcare and supervision since about the age of 8, as my mother has been a full time nanny for over 25 years. What started with going to her nanny homes after school to play with the kids, turned into her referring me for babysitting gigs when she was unavailable. I deeply enjoy being a friend to the kids I babysit and understanding their routines so that I can ensure that they see me as not only a helping hand, but as well as a fun role model!

A common babysitting job that I am most sought after are evening babysitting for kindergarten and primary school kids, which I usually do 2-3 times a fortnight, depending on when I am needed by my known families.

Additionally, I regularly babysit for my neighbours 3.5 year old, and will also look after her 7 month old when she returns to work. Once she does return, this role involves caring for her infant while her other child is at kindergarten, then picking her child up from kindergarten to care for both in the afternoons. I will be doing this on Mondays and Saturdays till the late afternoon from the beginning of June.