Meet Maddie: A nanny and babysitter in Heidelberg West, VIC

I’m a bubbly, responsible, caring, and loving university student majoring in archaeology and zoology with the long-term goal of becoming a history/science secondary teacher. Until recently I was a live-in mentor for young people 16-19 years of age in out-of-home care who were transitioning into independent living. I aspire to one day be a foster carer. My hobbies include documentaries, podcasts and hanging out with my dog and housemates puppy and 2 cats.

I enjoy kids of all ages and am a full believer that it takes a village to raise a child. I am passionate about learning, and having fun and fully believe children need consistent boundaries but with lots of love. I would love to go to the park, local library, museums, zoos, and other adventures with your kids, play games and do some arts and crafts. I’ll always read at least a few books with them. I was at one point studying towards a childcare qualification (until health issues got in the way) and have worked previously as a teacher’s assistant. I have this year done regular work for a family with 2 and 4 year old brothers doing daycare pick up (15 min walk one way), dinner, bath and bedtime, a 1 year old and 3.5 year old brother and sister, and a 1.5 year old with both parents working from home plus over the past few months I’ve done short stints with an 11 month old girl, 1 year old girl, 23 month old boy, 5.5 month old girl and have recently begun regular casual work with an 8 month old and 4.5 year old sisters (now 1 year old), a 4 month old boy and 8.5 month old boy-girl twins (nearly 1 years old) as well as a 16 month old girl.

While I don’t have a driver's license I’ve experience with taking kids on public transport and am very confident myself. I have completed first aid training for the childcare and education setting, am confident in dealing with medical issues, and am happy to do pick up/drop off for school if within walking distance/public transport. Household chores such as laundry, tidying, and errands are also favorites.