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Melissa H.
Avonside 8061, Christchurch
From $15 /hr
10
year exp.
From $15
Hourly rate

About Melissa

53 years old
Hi I'm a mature lady 50 years old . I'm a mother of 6 grown adult children 18yrs -32 yrs old. Nana to 6 beautiful grandchildren aged 4mth - 10yr old grandson. I've raised my own children and helped raise 2 of my grandsons . I also have done family fostering for a nephew for many years. I then fostered teenagers for oranga tamariki for 2 yrs . Raised my own family . Fostered set of triplets full time at the age of 3 yrs for 12 months fulltime carer . I have experience in disabilities and behaviour and learning disabilities , cerebral palsy, autism, adhd . I have a level 3 certificate in child psychology, health and safety . Motivated honest reliable easy going lady with time keeping , eye for detail, work well under pressure can multi task. I enjoy working with children and pets. I have a male cat a british bulldog pup I adore . 38+ yrs experience . first aid . Children are a very big part of my daily life and very much an enjoyment in my life. 2 of my grandsons share the same property . I'm very blessed to be a huge role model in their lives daily. Experience in home help for the elderly. Enjoy socializing, craft , cooking & my home. In my own time I diamond paint. Love my garden grow my own vegetables.
Has own transportation Comfortable with pets

Experience caring for

Early school age (4-6 years)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Newborns (up to 12 months)
Teenagers (12+ years)
Primary school age (7-12 years)
Can care for 4 or more children

Services

Activities (e.g. swimming)
Cooking / Meal preparation
Light housekeeping
Bathing
Virtual Care
Homework help
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