Your profile description can help you land the perfect childcare job with the right family. It is important to spend time refining your profile, so that it showcases you and your wonderful skills.
As Australia's leading babysitter and nanny job site we have a wide range of roles waiting for you!
It's FREE to join us as a babysitter or nanny. So go ahead and add your profile, so you can find jobs easily.
To get the best babysitter or nanny jobs
1. Keep your profile brief, relevant and personable.
2. Add a clear profile photo.
3. Write 5-10 sentences or bullet points about your strengths, previous babysitting experience and your qualifications.
4. Share why you are passionate about working as a babysitter or a nanny.
5. Be yourself! Parents can get to know you through your writing. They want to see your personality shine through!
Keep in mind the knowledge, skills and abilities that a parent is seeking in a babysitter or nanny. Here's a helpful article to help you describe whether you are a babysitter or nanny in your profile.
No need to write your full resume online. You can bring your resume and important documents to your interview.
Key points to cover in your 'About Me' babysitter profile
Describe in a few sentences:
- Why do you enjoy working with children?
- When have you worked as a nanny or babysitter? (e.g. in the past few months or years?)
- Who have you looked after? ( e.g. newborns, toddlers, primary-school age, children with special needs)
- What sort of work are you ideally looking for? (e.g. full-time job, several part-time jobs, occasional babysitting)
Are you flexible about work days or hours? Mention whether you can cover different days, hours or duties, as this may make a difference.
Confirm that you have a current Working With Children Check ready to show parents during an interview.
Make Your Babysitter Profile Visible
Finally - set your profile to VISIBLE. Ensure your profile is seen on the site by ticking the 'visible' box at the end of your profile page.
After completing your profile go ahead and apply to jobs that suit you. Search for babysitting or nanny jobs in your area easily on Find A Babysitter.
Keep Your Babysitter Profile Updated
Remember to update your profile regularly. When you update your profile it will be displayed at very the top of the page in your suburb, so parents will find you easily and you'll get more work.
All the best finding wonderful work and families through Find A Babysitter!
