Nanny Job Description
The nanny job description clearly lists the common key duties, activities and responsibilities associated with a nanny job. Nanny duties will vary from nanny placement to nanny placement and household to household but almost all nanny jobs will involve an element of these typical nanny responsibilities. |
NANNY JOB DESCRIPTION
-----------------------------------------------------------------------General Purpose Provide complete care for the children in the employer's home and perform all tasks that correlate to the care of the children. To create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children can thrive and develop. A nanny job may include housework duties. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities - preparing bottles for babies and care for feeding equipment
- changing diapers for babies
- bathing babies
- supervising baths for older children
- dressing children appropriate to the child's activities
- washing and ironing children's clothes
- planning meals for children
- preparing meals and snacks for the children
- supervising children's meals
- cleaning and washing up after children's meals
- shopping for children's requirements
- scheduling and coordinating children's activities
- transporting children to school and other activities
- undertaking appropriate creative activities with the children
- undertaking appropriate educational activities with the children
- undertaking appropriate outdoor activities with the children
- planning and supervising rest, bed and nap times
- reading to and with the children
- helping with homework
- tidying children's bedrooms and play areas
- reinforcing appropriate discipline for the children
- implementing daily routines
- doing light housework
- running errands
Education and Experience - high school graduate
- further training in child care and development such as a formal nanny training program, early childhood classes and/or in-service training
- proven child care experience with references
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Safety certification
- Driving license and safe driving record
Key Competencies - adaptability
- flexibility
- ability to multitask
- emotional maturity
- good communication skills
- good judgment skills
- planning and organizing skills
- stress tolerance
- high energy level
This job description is a useful resource for both applicants for a nanny job and employers to clarify what is expected in nanny placements.
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