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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 1 year paid experience
  • Babysitter in Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Meet Akiha

  • Speaks English and Japanese
  • Comfortable with pets

Enthusiastic and adaptable professional with 2 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a passion for working with children. Fluent in both Japanese and English, I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide exceptional service. In addition to my professional experience, I have a deep love for children and have spent several years working as a childcare provider in Japan. I am a patient and engaging caregiver who enjoys creating fun and educational experiences for kids of all ages. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my pets, expressing my creativity through drawing, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and exploring the world of music. I am a dedicated and compassionate individual who is always eager to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. Skills: Languages: Fluent in Japanese (native) and English (professional proficiency) Customer Service: Excels at Read more building rapport, anticipating needs, and resolving concerns Childcare: Experience providing nurturing care, organizing engaging activities, and maintaining safe environments for children Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication, active listening, empathy, and teamwork skills Cultural Awareness: Deep understanding of Japanese culture and customs, adaptable to diverse cultural settings [Certification], Osaka College Tourism(Japan) Dates: [2017 - 2019] Relevant Coursework: Hospitality. Additional Information: Available for immediate start References available upon request Passionate about animals, art (drawing), cooking, and music

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, late nights and weekends
  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • Before and after school care availability

Nanny

  • Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
  • Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 9/15/24

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Akiko K.

11/16/2024

Akiha is wonderful! She is kind, flexible and nice to work with. My 1 year-old always enjoys spending time with her.

Experience

Willing to care for 2 children per sitting

$18-$40/hr

  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)

Education

Hospitality

Graduated 2019

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Crafts
  • Travel with Family
  • Willing to run errands as needed
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Basic math
    • Pre-algebra
    • Japanese

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