Nannies job and career information

Career:
Nannie

Job Description: 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.

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What Nannies do:

Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
Help develop or monitor family schedule.
Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.

Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.

Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.

Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.

Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.

Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.

Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.

Supervise and assist with homework.

Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.

Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.

Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.

Keep records of play, meal schedules, and bill payment.

Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.

Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts to encourage intellectual development of children.

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What work activities does a Nannie do?

Importance		Activities
		Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
		Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
		Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
		Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
		Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
		Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
		Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
		Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
		Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
		Monitoring and Controlling Resources - Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
		Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.