Kijin has been cleaning homes since childhood and went professional in college to help pay the bills. From the beginning, their approach has been people-first—rooted in care, dignity, and emotional attunement. When they launched Baba Homecare in 2018 as a one-person operation, it quickly became clear that there was a deep need for cleaning services that were safe for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC and actively support disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill people.

Drawing from their own experience of creating restful spaces and reclaiming rest for themself, Kijin found that their work resonated with clients seeking to unmask, slow down, and take back their time and energy from grind culture. Their ethos is simple: everyone deserves care, and everyone deserves help.

As a disabled, Autistic, ADHD, queer, transgender, and multiracial person, Kijin brings lived experience navigating 'professional intimacy', learning to honor their personhood and the dignity of those for whom they cared. With over 25 years of cleaning experience, Kijin now serves as Baba Homecare’s administrative operator. They answer emails and texts, keep track of finances, schedule clients, train new employees, and manage concerns with warmth and clarity. Their holistic approach centers compassion, trust, and the belief that every person deserves to be treated with dignity—whether they’re receiving care or providing it.

After years of surviving in systems that demanded too much and gave too little, Kijin found a spiritual home in the idea that Rest Is Resistance.* That belief—that rest is not a reward, but a right—infuses every part of their work.

Outside of Baba Homecare, Kijin enjoys cooking for their partner, reading, and spending time outside with their beloved dog Stanley.

*We are indebted to author and leader Reverend Tricia Hersey and her writings on Rest as Resistance to capitalism and white supremacy. Please check out her blog and book!