Citlali - Baby Nanny/Nurse

Professional Profile – Childcare Focus

Qualified Nurse with over 15 years’ experience providing professional childcare and family support, alongside private nursing practice. Skilled in newborn, toddler, and school-aged care, with expertise in feeding, hygiene, routines, and holistic child development. Published nurse with academic research and articles in health and child development, bringing evidence-based knowledge into hands-on childcare. Strong ability to combine nurturing, empathetic care with structured routines and a commitment to safety and wellbeing. Currently based in Sydney and completing a Diploma of Community Services to align skills with Australian standards.

Professional Profile

Qualified Nurse with 10+ years’ childcare and family support experience across newborns, toddlers, and school-aged children. Skilled in daily routines, hygiene, feeding, and developmental activities, with a strong background in private nursing. Published nurse with academic research and articles in health and child development, blending evidence-based knowledge with nurturing, hands-on care. Currently completing a Diploma of Community Services (Mercury Colleges, Sydney).

Key Skills

Newborn, toddler, and school-aged care

Feeding, hygiene, settling, sleep routines

Developmental play and early learning support

Person-centred care planning for children and families

Household support (tidying, organisation, meal prep)

Empathy, cultural awareness, clear communication

Languages: Spanish (native), English (intermediate–advanced)

Professional Experience

Child Care Worker / Housekeeper – Private Residences

Sydney, Australia | Oct 2023 – Present

Provided care for infants and young children: feeding, hygiene, play, and routines.

Supported children’s social and emotional development.

Maintained safe, clean, and nurturing home environments.

Assisted families with daily household tasks and organisation.

Private Nurse/ baby Nanny– Self-employed

Mexico | 2010 – 2023

Delivered private childcare and family health support alongside nursing care.

Supported newborns, toddlers, and children within family households.

Developed care plans covering nutrition, health, and wellbeing.

Provided holistic support including hygiene, settling, mobility, and emotional care

Diploma of Community children Services (in progress) – Mercury Colleges, Sydney

PhD (Physical Anthropology) – National School of Anthropology & History (Mexico)

Research Stay

Master’s in Neurological Rehabilitation – Metropolitan Autonomous

Bachelor of Nursing – Metropolitan Autonomous

Childcare Experience

Citlali has over 10 years’ childcare and family support experience, alongside her professional nursing background.

In Sydney, she has provided care for infants and young children within private households since 2023 – supporting feeding, hygiene, sleep routines, and developmental play.

In Mexico, she worked in private nurse practice, caring for newborns, toddlers, and school-aged children, often in sole-charge roles alongside elderly and family support.

She developed holistic care plans that

included nutrition, wellbeing, and routines.

Strong match for infant and toddler care, with added professional nursing expertise.

Availability & Role Fit

Citlali is currently based in Sydney with flexibility to take on daytime childcare roles.

Used to balancing demanding care schedules in both private homes and clinical settings.

Availability aligns well, with strong capacity for consistency and reliability.

Skills & Duties

Experienced with bottle prep, feeding, hygiene, nappy changes, safe sleep, and structured child routines.

Confident in developmental play, early learning activities, and supporting children’s emotional and social growth.

Comfortable with child-related cleaning and household duties (already part of her current roles in Sydney).

Duties fit her experience.

Compliance Check – Vaucluse Role

Working With Children Check (WWCC): verified

National Police Check: verified

First Aid & CPR: verified

Right to Work (Australia): verified

Compliance Match Score: 28/30

Reliability – 9/10

Proven consistency caring for families long-term in Mexico and Sydney. Trusted to manage full routines independently and adapt to changing family schedules.

Warmth & Nurturing – 10/10

Naturally empathetic, with a strong ability to connect with children and families. Creates a caring, secure environment rooted in her nursing background.

Adaptability – 9/10

Has worked across Mexico, Spain for VIP, and Australia. Adjusts well to different family cultures and expectations. Currently combining childcare with community services training in Sydney.

Dedication to Service – 10/10

Deeply committed to caring roles, taking pride in holistic support of children and families. Published nurse with academic work in child health and development, showing passion beyond daily tasks.

Household Management Skills – 10/10

Competent with cleaning, tidying, and supporting daily household routines. Experienced balancing childcare with general household support in private homes.

Communication – 9/10

Clear, polite, and culturally aware communicator. Spanish native speaker, English advanced; improving fluency while studying in Sydney.

Calm Under Pressure – 10/10

Extensive nursing background equips her to remain composed in stressful situations. Experienced with long hours and managing multiple care needs simultaneously.

Agency Comment
We were highly impressed with Citlali’s extensive educational background and professional training. She holds a PhD, a Master’s in Neurological Rehabilitation, and a Bachelor of Nursing, and is currently completing a Diploma of Community Services in Sydney to align her expertise with the Australian context.

Alongside her academic achievements, Citlali has chosen to work directly with families as a housekeeper/nanny and speaks warmly about how much she enjoys this hands-on role. Her combination of professional nursing knowledge and genuine passion for childcare makes her a standout candidate who would bring both skill and dedication to any household.

Candidate Comment
“I have always been passionate about caring for children and supporting families. My nursing background has given me a strong foundation in health, safety, and holistic development, but what I enjoy most is the daily connection with children – from supporting newborn routines to engaging toddlers in play and learning.Working as a nanny and housekeeper in Sydney has been a wonderful experience, and I take great pride in creating a safe, organised, and nurturing environment for families. I see childcare not only as a job but as a vocation where I can make a real difference in a child’s wellbeing and a family’s day-to-day life.” I am a qualified nurse with over 10 years of experience providing holistic care for elderly individuals, children, and people with neurodegenerative conditions. My background

combines private practice, where I developed and implemented personalized care plans, with

university teaching and research in community health, child development, and vulnerable

populations.

Q1. Can you tell us about your childcare experience?
Q1. Can you tell us about your childcare experience?
A: I have over 15 years of experience caring for children, both as a nurse and as a nanny. In Mexico, I supported families with newborns and toddlers, providing full care and developing routines. Since moving to Sydney, I’ve worked in private homes with young children, focusing on feeding, hygiene, sleep routines, and developmental play.
Q2. How do you approach routines for infants and toddlers?
Q2. How do you approach routines for infants and toddlers?
A: I believe in consistency and structure, balanced with flexibility to meet the child’s needs. I create routines for feeding, naps, and play that help children feel secure and supported. At the same time, I adapt to the family’s preferences and cultural practices, always putting the child’s wellbeing first.
Q3. What do you enjoy most about working as a nanny?
Q3. What do you enjoy most about working as a nanny?
A: I love seeing children grow and thrive. Whether it’s helping a baby settle into a sleep routine or supporting a toddler’s first words, those moments are very rewarding. I also enjoy working closely with parents to make their daily lives easier and ensure their children are happy and safe.
Q4. How do you support families beyond childcare?
Q4. How do you support families beyond childcare?
A: I’m comfortable helping with light household duties like tidying, laundry, and meal preparation. In my previous roles, families have appreciated that I can balance childcare with household support. I also bring my nursing background, which gives parents confidence in health and safety matters.
Q5. How do you handle challenging situations, such as a baby who won’t settle?
Q5. How do you handle challenging situations, such as a baby who won’t settle?
A: I remain calm and patient. I try to understand what the child needs—whether it’s hunger, discomfort, or just wanting comfort. I use soothing techniques, safe sleep practices, and, if needed, adapt the environment to make them feel secure. Communication with the parents is also important so we’re consistent in our approach.
Q6. Why are you interested in this role in Vaucluse?
Q6. Why are you interested in this role in Vaucluse?
A: This role matches my experience with infants and mothers, and I enjoy supporting families with consistent routines. Being based in Sydney, Vaucluse is accessible for me, and I am excited to bring both my childcare experience and nursing knowledge to a family that values dedication and warmth. I am happy cleaning or childcare.

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Match candidate to Job Description

Experience
✔️ 10+ years of childcare and nursing experience across Mexico, Spain, and Australia.
✔️ Skilled in infant and toddler care, child development routines, and supporting family households as both a nanny and private nurse.

Location
✔️ Based in Sydney, available for roles in Vaucluse and surrounding suburbs.

Children (Newborn, Infant, Toddler, School-Aged)
✔️ Extensive newborn and toddler care experience (from birth through to preschool).
✔️ Experience balancing care for multiple children while also supporting elderly family members in private homes.
✔️ Confident with feeding, bathing, hygiene routines, developmental play, and safe sleep practices.

Duties & Expectations
✔️ Light household support → Experienced with tidying, organisation, and maintaining order.
✔️ Meal preparation → Skilled in bottle prep, nutrition planning, and family meal support.
✔️ Daily routines → Strong experience in sleep training, structured play, and establishing consistency.
✔️ General household assistance alongside childcare.
✔️ Willingness to support families holistically, with flexibility from her nursing background.

Requirements
✔️ Experienced in live-in and private household care roles, long-term placements.
✔️ WWCC
✔️ Police Check
✔️ First Aid & CPR .
✔️ References
✔️ Warm, empathetic personality, professional nursing background, and strong service ethic.