Vacancies
We are at times seeking dedicated carers in all areas pending the time of year. If you have a genuine interest in caring for children & you have the necessary qualifications, contact Ann for further information.
As we provide carers for a variety of situations, including language specific, we are seeking staff regardless of age or gender. You are required to have a proven track record in the child care industry & we shall contact references to confirm details. By law you need an up to date blue card & you need your first aid certificate.
The opportunity to work in this industry with a variety of first class environments can be extremely rewarding, look forward to hearing from you.
Child Carer Information
Remember; You’re responsible at all times for the children under your care.
Medication is never to be given to any child by the babysitter under any circumstances.
DO’S AND DON’TS
Do’s
Always have some toys, books, or games suitable to the ages of the Children.
Aim to be at your destination at least 10 mins early, and remember to make allowance for parking availability.
Use the Babysitter Instruction Pad for the important details:
- Where the parents are going to and the telephone number to where they can be reached. Never hesitate to contact parents in an event of an emergency.
- Always ask parents to write down full names of children… this could be very important in an emergency. Ask for the keys in case of any emergency.
ALWAYS…
Tidy Up after playing with the children or feeding them a meal.
Always leave the place as tidy as you found it.
Ensure you are completely familiar with the Hotels evacuation plan in case of an emergency
Upon arrival close balcony doors on high rise buildings or any thing that a child could fall from.
Ask parents what time the children should be in bed and make sure that children are aware of this.
Write your HEAVEN SENT HELP receipt for the clients at the completion of your sit.
ALWAYS Leave a Heaven Sent Help card behind with your name on it.
Don’ts
NEVER…
Smoke. Smoking is not permitted while babysitting any children any time
Drink alcohol. (even if it is offered) Nor consume any restricted substance or any non-prescribed drug prior to or doing a sit.
Leave the hotel room, unit or house or leave the children unsupervised,
Eat or drink anything from the clients’ room or house unless given permission to do so.
Use the phone except for an emergency.
SOCIAL MEDIA – Under no circumstances are photos or any information pertaining to the sit be posted on any form of social media. If the parents do request photos of their happy children they are to be sent be text message only.
REMEMBER…
YOU are solely responsible for the children under your care.
NO OTHER PERSON IS TO BE ALLOWED ENTRY to the hotel room, house or unit unless permission has been given by parents. Similarly, the children are not to be left with any person other than the parents unless written permission has been obtained directly from the parents.
IMPORTANT
Never use any type of physical action or contact on any child. This is a crime.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations that are made three hours prior to booking will not be charged the minimum fee. Cancellations received within the 3 hours prior to the booked time will attract cancellation fee.
We do ask that you present yourself in a professional manner, as indeed you would expect if a carer was babysitting your child.
