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Occupation

Nannies

Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.

$34,980 medianBright outlookHigh school

O*NET 31.0 · 39-9011.01

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
  2. 02Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
  3. 03Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
  4. 04Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
  5. 05Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
  6. 06Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.
  7. 07Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
  8. 08Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
  9. 09Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
  10. 10Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
  11. 11Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.
  12. 12Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.

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What the posting will be called

Family AssistantHouse ManagerHousehold ManagerNannyFamily ManagerGovernessSpecial Needs NannyTravel Nanny

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Knowledge the job leans on

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and SecuritySociology and AnthropologyTransportationMedicine and Dentistry

Skills that carry over from service

Social PerceptivenessService OrientationPersuasionJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingInstructing