Makiah Harris
Asheville, NC
Activity summary
Reliable & Caring Teen Babysitter
Hi, I'm Makiah! I'm a 17-year-old senior with a passion for working with kids. My mom owns a daycare, so l've grown up helping-changing diapers, feeding, cleaning, doing homework, and interacting and playing with the children. I also babysit my cousins, niece, and nephew, and have cared for children from infants up to 12 years old. I'm a creative, fun, and responsible caregiver who loves drawing, crafting, music, and games. Above all, l'Il keep your children safe and happy, and l'd love to provide your family with a great childcare experience.
Dog walking $15 / hour
- Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
- Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
Pet sitting $15 / hour
Pets I'm comfortable caring for:
- Dogs
- Cats
- Birds
- Fish
Other pet duties I can do:
- Pet playtime
- 24/7 supervision
- Care for puppies
- Care for kittens
Other pet services I can provide
- Pet boarding (at my place overnight)
Household duties I can do:
- Laundry / washing
Babysitter $20/hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
- Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
- Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
- Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
- Up to 2 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
- Light meals
- Cooking with kids
- Bottle feeding
- Toilet training
- Changing diapers
- Bathing kids
- Supervising swimming / water play
- Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
- After school care
- Help with homework
- Care for twins/multiples
I can provide special needs care
- Care for special needs kids
- Asthma
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Intellectual disabilities
- Dyslexia
Other services I can provide
- Car washing / cleaning
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel within Asheville for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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- Last minute bookings
- Overnight jobs
- Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
- Pet credentials:
- I'm comfortable with pets
- I have pets
- 1 year experience working with children
- Babysitting course complete
- CPR training
- First aid training
- First aid training for babies
- I carry a first aid kit
- General credentials:
- Email verified
- 17 years old
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Covid vaccinated
- Languages I can speak: English
I’m a responsible and reliable babysitter with hands-on childcare experience and training. I’m earning my Early Childhood Certificate and getting First Aid certified, and I focus on creating a safe, calm, and positive environment. I’m great with routines, communication, and keeping kids comfortable and happy.
My skills and interests:
- Music
- Singing
- Dance
- Comedy
- Reading / storytelling
- Drawing / painting
- Arts / crafts
- Games
- Sports
- Swimming
- Cooking
- Design