(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Nannies
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required. |
100
|
Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules. |
100
|
Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development. |
100
|
Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children. |
100
|
Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects. |
100
|
Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates. |
100
|
Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health. |
100
|
Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills. |
100
|
Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior. |
100
|
Help develop or monitor family schedule. |
100
|
Supervise and assist with homework. |
100
|
Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility. |
100
|
Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments. |
100
|
Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care. |
96
|
Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior. |
96
|
Keep records of play, meal schedules, and bill payment. |
96
|
Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts to encourage intellectual development of children. |
96
|
Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
64
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
63
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
59
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
58
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
53
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
51
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
50
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
47
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
47
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
47
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
46
|
Thinking Creatively
|
46
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
46
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
44
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
43
|
Getting Information
|
42
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
38
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
37
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
34
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
32
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
32
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
32
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
31
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
29
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
25
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
25
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
25
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
25
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
23
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
22
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
22
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
22
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
21
|
Processing Information
|
19
|
Interacting With Computers
|
19
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
18
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
17
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
17
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
15
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
8
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
7
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|