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When you book a childcare and safety service through our platform, you get to work with a practitioner who can go to your home and help you look after your baby or child. If you or your partner are about to give birth, you can also find experts to help you get through labour and the first few weeks of life with your newborn.Â
You can find the following types of childcare and safety practitioners on our platform:
Babysitting
A babysitter usually takes care of babies and young children temporarily - for example, an emergency comes up at work, you need to run some errands, or you want a (well-deserved) night out. Babysitters usually do not have any formal qualifications besides registration. Â
They’re in charge of changing nappies, preparing meals, keeping the kids entertained, and supervising them.Â
Childminding
If you’re going to be out regularly (e.g. for your 9-5 job), or if you’re going to be on a business trip for a week and none of your relatives can watch the kids, you’ll need a childminder.Â
Childminders, like babysitters, are required to register with Ofsted. They may also have more credentials than a typical babysitter. These can include a childminding course, pediatric First Aid, and safeguarding training. Childminders typically prepare meals, change diapers, bathe and dress the kids, take them to and from school, and help with their education.Â
Doula services
Doulas are responsible for providing emotional and physical support to the mother. This usually starts months before the birth. During your pregnancy, a doula is expected to educate you about pregnancy and birth, help you create a birth plan, talk to you about life experiences that might affect your birth experience, and help you prepare for your post-birth state.
During labour, they can support you physically by creating your ideal birthing environment. They also suggest positions and breathing exercises. Doulas also serve as your champion when talking to your healthcare providers.Â
After giving birth, you can usually expect a doula to help you bond with your new baby and give you tips for feeding, sleeping, and settling with your newborn. Doulas typically service home births. If you choose to deliver your child in a hospital and don’t have a way to get your doula there fast, you can use Airtasker to find a trusted driver near you.
Maternity nursing
When you book a maternity nurse, expect a support system that’ll help you learn the basics of caring for your new baby. They may show you how to carry, feed, bathe, dress, and comfort your newborn. Maternity nurses may also help by taking care of your baby for hours at a time, allowing you time to rest and recover.
Life with your little one can be challenging! Thankfully, you can easily find people in your community who can help you shop for groceries without leaving your home. You can also find cleaning experts who’ll help you declutter or even clean out your gutters.
Recent Childcare & Safety tasks in Cairns
Babysitting
$40
Kewarra Beach QLD, Australia
5th Apr 2024
Looking for work to take care of kids
Regular babysitter
$35
Yarrabah QLD, Australia
3rd Feb 2024
Our lovely toddler needs a fun, energetic, experience babysitter to play with. Possible weekly work. Toddler is aged 2 and loves the outdoors, playing in water and generally loves interacting, socialising and showing all her favourite activities to. We require some extra help to enable us to organise and meal prep and sometimes go out on dates. - drivers licence needed as we leave in Yarrabah. - experience required/ desired - looking for a person who shows imitative, engaging and interactive. - a person who likes playing outside, crafting etc as we avoid screens. Would love to hear from you :) - Due date: Flexible
Need someone to babysit on Friday night and Saturday midday.
$25
Trinity Beach QLD, Australia
11th Jan 2024
Need someone to help babysit from 9:30-10pm on Friday night 12/1/24. Will pay $25 - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 12 January 2024
I need a nanny in Cairns next Thursday the 5th for 8-10 hours
$300
Cairns City QLD, Australia
28th Sep 2023
I need someone to look after a 17 month old so parents can go diving for the day. Grandparents will be there but physically unable to help. hours would be roughly 7am to 5pm. baby sleeps 2-4 hours in the middle of the day - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 5 October 2023
Nanny in Cairns/Port Douglas
$500
Cairns QLD, Australia
28th Jan 2023
Looking for a nanny who can assist with looking after my daughter whilst we are on holiday in Cairns in December 2023. - Due date: Flexible
Babysit my toddler
$100
Palm Cove QLD, Australia
29th Dec 2022
Experienced babysitter needed - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 29 December 2022
Desperate need for nanny/babysitter
$2,500
Utchee Creek QLD, Australia
12th Aug 2022
I am needing to deliver my baby in Townsville (medical necessity) and we have 7 children (2 of whom I was planning on taking with me to Townsville). I have absolutely no help for the other children at home and I am desperate to have a plan for their care. The surgery will be done in the middle of November and I would need someone to stay at my home in Utchee Creek (just outside Innisfail) to stay for a minimum of 1 night, possibly 2 to stay with my remaining 5 children (13,10,8,5 and 2). I would be so grateful if I had someone to help me and I will pay as much as anyone is willing to offer. - Due date: Flexible
Regular nanny
$2,250
Mena Creek QLD 4871, Australia
12th Aug 2022
Hi, I'm looking for any nannies who are available from now who can commit to regular daytime hours and an increase in November for a few days while my wife and I go to Townsville for the birth of our child. TIA.
In home nanny
$400
Edge Hill QLD, Australia
21st Jul 2022
Two - three days a week in home nanny to watch fourth month old Baby - Due date: Flexible
Nanny for my kids
$500
Edge Hill QLD, Australia
19th Jul 2022
4 month old baby an drop 4 year old to kindy round the corner. Flexible with hours but probably three days a week for 5-8 hours - Due date: Flexible
Babysitter - Redlynch
$70
Redlynch QLD, Australia
20th Jun 2022
Babysitter required for 2 x boys (age 4 & 7) On Friday 24 June from 6pm till 10:30pm in Redlynch Valley. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 24 June 2022
Babysitter
$20
Silkwood QLD, Australia
7th Jun 2022
Rhiannon 15 Amelia 13 Skigh 3 Pryce 2 Tues to sat 230 to 1130pm - Due date: Before Monday, 20 June 2022
Babysitter
$25
Clifton Beach QLD 4879, Australia
31st May 2022
Babysitter to look after 3 month old baby - Due date: Flexible
Babysitter
$75
Earlville QLD 4870, Australia
8th Jan 2022
Babysitting 3 young children in hotel room - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 9th Jan 2022
Babysitter - Palm Cove 16th Dec
$45
Palm Cove QLD, Australia
12th Dec 2021
Hi, We require a babysitter for 2 boys (4 & 6 year old) for 3 hours at Palm Cove at a resort on 16th December from 6pm.
Babysitting
$45
Redlynch QLD, Australia
10th Nov 2021
Need a babysitter for 2-3 hours to look after 2 x boys (4 year old and 6 year old)
I need babysitter services
$25
Redlynch QLD 4870, Australia
29th Jul 2021
School pick up from Whitfield then take to child's home. Total 2 hours from 4pm to 6pm pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Need to be licensed with own car
I need babysitter services
$60
Palm Cove QLD, Australia
12th Jul 2021
I am looking for someone to babysit my three children (age 11,10&9) on Saturday 17th of July
Babysitter needed
$70
Cairns QLD, Australia
6th Jun 2021
A new born and a 2 year old in need of care On Wednesdays From 9am to 12pm weekly
I need babysitter services
$20
Cairns City QLD, Australia
23rd Apr 2021
Need to look after a 2 year old in a hotel resort while a child is asleep