Maria

Self-sufficient & debt free mature, single, non-smoking/drinking female with past government security clearances. I have partime employment with a Charity and work from home. Can provide police clearance upon request and references as required. I am available from mid January 2025 for long term house/pet sitting support.

I have extensive housesitting/pet caring experience throughout Australia (see listing below) and have a reliable & trustworthy reputation. I have my own vehicle and linen and am happy to use my own household items to keep homeowners' items safe and 'as is'.

Animals & gardens resonate positively to my presence and attention. Conscious of my carbon footprint thus conservative in the use utilities.

Contact me for further conversations regarding my suitability.

HOUSE/PET SITTING EXPERIENCE

Date: 11.06.24 - 05.09.24
Location: City Beach
House sitting while owners travelling overseas.
4-bedroom house in suburban street.
Attention to vegetable garden and pot plants.
Mail collection and waste management

Date: 28.03.24 - 04.04.2024
Location: Shenton Park.
House and Petsitting
4 bedroom house in suburban street.
Care for 2 x 7 year old whippets and 1 x 14 year old maltese mix.
Mail collection and waste management.

Date: 17.02.24 - 23.03.24
Location: CITY BEACH. WA. 6015
House while owners travelling overseas.
4-bedroom house in suburban street.
Attention to vegetable garden and pot plants.
Mail collection and waste management.

Date: 30.11.2023 - 08.01.2024
Location: BALCATTA. WA. 6021
House Sitting while owners travelling overseas.
3-bedroom home in residential street
Swimming pool maintenance
Garden - attention to pot plants, lawns and garden, particularly to ensure hydration during extreme heat periods.
Mail collection and waste management

Date: 21.04.2023 - 27.05.2023 and other short term sits during 2023
Location: CITY BEACH. WA. 6015
House/Pet Sitting while owners travelling overseas.
4-bedroom house in suburban street. Care for cat (Molly) and ensuring she was inside every night as per council regulations.
Attention to vegetable garden and pot plants.
Mail collection and waste management.

Dates: 17.04.2021 - 09.07.2021
Location: BUTLER. WA. 6036
Housesitting while owners away on extended travel.
3 bedroom house in suburban street. Garden care, mail collection and waste management.

Dates: 01.04.2021 - 7.04.2021
Location: BEVERLEY. WA. 6304
Housesitting while owner away on Easter Break.
3 bedroom house in country town. Care for old cat (Genghis) and plants. Mail collection and waste management.

Dates: 28.01.2021 - 31.03.2021
Location: DUNCRAIG. WA. 6023
Housesitting while owners are in east coast and travelling by road back to WA.
4 bedroom house with swimming pool in suburban street. Care for cat (Sandy). Attention to vegetable garden and pot plants, particularly to ensure hydration during extreme heat periods. Mail collection, pool and waste management.

Dates: 23.01.2021 - 28.01.2021
Location: BEVERLEY. WA. 6304
Housesitting while owner away for family obligations.
3 bedroom house in country town. Care for old cat (Genghis) and plants. Mail collection and waste management.

Dates: 12.01.2021-19.01.2021
Location: FLOREAT PARK. WA. 6014
Housesitting while owner on FIFO.
2 bedroom Duplex in suburban street. Care for old cat (Sandy) and plants. Mail collection and waste management.

Dates: 04.01.2021 - 12.01.2021
Location: DALKEITH. WA. 6009.
Housesitting while owners and family are on holidays.
4 bedroom double storey home with swimming pool in suburban street. Care for cat (Poh) 2 small dogs (Trixie and Bella) aquarium & pond fish. Minimal gardening, mostly to ensure hydration during extreme heat periods. Mail collection, pool and waste management.

Dates: 17.12.20 - 03.01.2021
Location: NEDLANDS. WA. 6015
Assignment: Housesitting while owners travel Melbourne.
3 bedroom heritage home with granny flat in suburban street.
Care for cat (Malka) and chickens. Attention to garden, pond and vegetable growing areas, with particular focus for preservation over very hot days. Mail collection and waste management.

Dates: 23.11.14 - 15.01.15
Location: RED HILL. ACT. 2603
Housesitting while owners travelled overseas.
2 bedroom apartment in suburban street. Regular duties including mail collection, indoor and balcony plants.

Dates: 26.09.14 - 22.10.14
Location: CURTAIN. ACT
House/Pet Sitting while owners travelled overseas
Details:
4 bedroomed home in suburban street.
Collie (Shepa) exercise, feeding and grooming
Cat (Moo) feeding, medication administration
Garden - minor maintenance with compost facilities
Mail collection and waste management

Dates: 03.09.14 - 26.09.14
Location: HUGHES. ACT.
House/Pet Sitting while owners travelled interstate
Details:
4 bedroom home in suburban street
Silky Fox Terrier (Peppie) -exercise, feeding, medication administration
Garden - minor maintenance with compost facilities
Mail collection and waste management

Dates: 01.06.14 - 24.08.14
Location: TRINITY PARK. QLD. 4879
Assignment: Housesitting with Mrs. Smith
Details:
4 bedroom home on Marina
English Bull Terrier (Cheeko), Cross Jack Russell (Sally), Cockatiel (Georgie)
Garden - minor maintenance
Waste Management

Dates: 30.07.13 - 01.06.14
Location: TRINITY BEACH, QLD. 4879
Assignment: House sitting while owners lived in Coolangatta, NSW 3 weeks of the month
Details:
4 bedroom double storey home in acreage
Swimming pool maintenance
Garden - minor maintenance and storm management
Mail collection and waste management

Date: 01.01.13 - 01.04.13
Location: TRINITY BEACH. QLD. 4879
House sitting while owners undertaking 3 months PhD research in Solomon Islands
Details:
2 bedroom unit in small residential block
Mail collection and waste management

Date: November 2011 - February 2012
Location: BENTLEY PARK. QLD. 4869
House sitting while owner and son travelled overseas
Details:
4 bedroom home in residential street
Garden - minor maintenance and storm management
Mail collection and waste management

Dates: Various (2007 - 2011)
Location: BALCATTA. WA. 6021
House/Pet Sitting while owners travelled overseas twice a year
Details:
3 bedroom home in residential street
Pomeranian/Shih Tzu cross (Snowy) - exercise, feeding, medication administration
Swimming pool maintenance
Garden - minor maintenance
Mail collection and waste management

Date: November 2001 - February 2002
Location: MORPHETVALE. SA.
3 bedroom house in suburbs
Assignment: House sitting while owner completed work assignment in China
Details:
Maintenance gardening, mail collection and waste management. No animals