Hello parents,
I'm Tracey, a fit 54 year old with youthful energy and enthusiasm for life.
I am the lady at the check out who makes your baby smile, and enjoys a natter with your children. 😊
I've loved babies, toddlers and young kids from when I started child minding at the age of 13 in my home town of Castlemaine.
I worked in child care centres throughout my 20s before becoming a professional singer and having children of my own.
I've raised two well adjusted young men who are now 27 and 19 and have no intention of giving me grandchildren any time soon , which is very unfortunate! 🥲
I also cared for my nieces, who are now teenagers, and know my way around the 'girl thing' as well.
I have worked in many industries in my life, from entertainment, to teaching singing in primary and secondary schools, and for the past 7 years worked in aged care as an activities person, having particular interest in residents living with dementia., and disability support work, mainly with adults and adolescents.
I have also been a regular baby sitter for three children under the age of 6 over the past 2 years.
I've travelled extensively and have been fortunate enough to take some much needed time out recently to recharge my batteries and ready for an industry change.
I would like be of service to a family where I feel welcome and at ease in creating a fun and calming environment.
I believe children thrive in a routine, call me old fashioned, but we all love well rested and happy kids!
I love to cook ( if required) and will make sure your children are well nourished. I'm from Italian descent and confident in the kitchen 😉.
Household duties are fine as well.
I work best in a clean environment and like to keep children especially clean (and dressed in appropriate clothing, I often see kids these days with no socks and no hat in winter and I become horrified!!)
I LOVE reading to children and thoroughly at home in creating a magical fantasy land, I love Lego and puzzles, arty projects, I'm not shy in performing silly dance moves and playing games... I LOVE teaching songs and have a knack for getting the most cry baby to sleep with a lullaby.
I am confident in my abilities having had parenting and life experience, but also understand that I will be taking your instructions fully on board of course.
I'm honest, reliable and flexible, I am warm, personable and get along with all walks of life, oh and love animals too!
Cert 1V leisure and Health, Diploma in Music , Current working with children's card, police check and first aid/anaphylactic certificates, references on request.