Babysitter
ちゃいるどしったー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Domestic Life Support Service Occupations
- Minor : Other Domestic Life Support Service Occupations
Summary
A job that ensures children's safety at the client's home or facility, provides daily care such as play, meals, bathing, and bedtime, and offers emotional support.
Description
A babysitter is a specialist in household life support services who takes care of children at the client's home or designated location. They provide play and learning support, assistance with meals and bathing, pick-up and drop-off, bedtime assistance, etc., and thoroughly manage children's safety and hygiene. They maintain close contact with parents, sharing situations via logs or reports. In emergencies, they perform first aid or emergency response, understand children's development and behavioral characteristics, and respond appropriately. Work styles vary, including personal contracts, dispatch types, shift systems, etc., and flexible service provision is required.
Future Outlook
With the increase in dual-income households and growing demand for child-rearing support, demand is expected to remain stable in the future. Specialization and flexible service provision are required, and the market is expanding.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Empathetic / Excellent observation skills / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Housework proxy dispatch type / Independent contract / On-demand response / Shift / Side job possible
Career Path
Babysitter → Senior babysitter → Nanny → Childcare helper → Household life support worker
Required Skills
Children's safety management / Communication skills (for children and parents) / First aid / Knowledge of child development / Report writing
Recommended Skills
Multicultural communication (foreign language support) / Play-learning planning / Preparation of infant and toddler meals / Stress management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to children's situations or sudden schedule changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to ensure children's safety without missing even small changes. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for building trust with children and parents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for playing with and lifting children. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to respond calmly even in situations like crying or tantrums. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Babysitter Skill Certification
- Childcare Worker Qualification
Aliases
- Babysitter
- Nanny
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- Childcare helper
- Childcare worker
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