As being one of seven children, I have had a lot of exposure to, and interest in, babies from a young age. When I was old enough, I would babysit my older sibling's children on a regular basis, from newborn to toddler's age, and beyond.
Working in a childcare organisation at an older age, after having my own four children, was incredibly rewarding. I found that the many years of being around babies and the experience and confidence that I had gained, had given me an even stronger love for little people.
As of April this year, I have become a grandmother for the first time, to a beautiful, little boy. I visit my daughter and her small family, on a regular basis, travelling back to Melbourne, so as to spend as much time as I possibly can being his granny and giving my daughter and son-in-law some well-deserved time off.
Nannying positions from January 2010 - December 2013
For this position, I was required to have a Working With Children Registration which is at present, out of date, but am in the process of renewing it.
Daily duties performed included; assisting in Babies Room, Toddlers Room, helping in kitchen with meals, Outdoor Playtime, Story Reading & supervised mealtimes.
General clerical work, filing, telephone, typing board minutes, interviewing students, keeping books and publications up to date.
Assisted with the organisation of an annual Careers Night in July where approximately 40 representatives from various jobs and professions would attend to give advice and assist students with their ideas about career directions.
Position: Saturday only telephone betting operator working under stressful situations. Shift was from 11.00am, finishing at 11.00pm, incorporating three breaks.
Promoted to work in another department during the week as a data entry officer for Sportsbet.
My hobbies range from cooking and baking to knitting, crochet and sewing - making things is what I love to do. But of course, these are all secondary to the love I have for caring for babies, toddlers and children of all ages.
My husband and I have had the wonderful opportunity of having four fabulous children of our own and I am a firm believer in what you put in to caring for them over the years, you are bound to get back multiples times in the future - plus they keep you young!
I would very much like a position where I could be involved with new babies and their parents, and would love to assist in as many ways as possible, during these very special and memorable occasions that seem to fly by so quickly.