Meet Charlotte: A nanny and babysitter in Bedford, WA

I am an 18-year-old Australian who has graduated from high school and is now studying at university full-time. I have been working for the past nearly two years as a full-time nanny to a (now) 2, 6 and 8-year-old. whilst having 3 other weekend jobs on the sidelines, in retail and hospitality, and as a netball and football coach to children ranging from 5-10. I have worked with these children, providing full time care, including wake up, and bedtimes, pick up and drop off from school and afterschool activities, homework help, participating in activities with the children ( for example, the 2 year old goes to many groups such as sport and music, where i participate with him and help him grow and understand), as well as helping coach the kids in the 8 years olds cricket, caring for a 8 month old baby, now 2, for the past 2 years of my life, providing constant care for him and his needs such as breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, naps, one on one time and everything in between! as a full time nanny in my experiences, whilst the baby or children are at school etc ( any free time) i spend doing a general clean of the house, such as wiping down counters, cleaning up toys, vaccuming or sweeping, general tidy of toys and clothes and and washing of dishes and clothes that needs completing! Whilst being a full-time nanny to these 3 children, I have also had many, many times where I have had 4-8+ (other) children in my care, with playdates (etc). All ranging in ages from 1-9.

other than my experience with this wonderful family, i also babysit for their extended friends and family on a general weekly basis, ages being a 3 month old, 6 month old, 8 month old, and all ages from 2-9.

as well as babysitting for my own personal friends and family, their ages ranging from babies to teenagers (teens being 11-15). on that note, i have also experienced babysitting and catering for many different needs of children, be it their own personal needs, to things that are out of their control, such as anxiety, ADHD and autism. Some children also needing help with homework as they experience dyslexia.

Although I am young, I feel as though I have matured a lot and have become extremely understanding and nurturing to young children, or of any age. I've come to learn over the past year of working as a full-time nanny that I have a love for babies and children and love to be a part of their lives and help them reach their full potential and experience a fun-filled childhood, and have someone to help with whatever they may need! From what I have seen told from parents around me and when I look after their kids, they tell me I have a fun, energetic nature with a true love for children and that I make their children happy and excited for their time with me, as well as being a very mature, reliable, easy going young lady!