Nanny Job Description

The nanny job description clearly lists the common key duties, activities and responsibilities associated with a nanny position.

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 and child care tasks.

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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 Nanny Duties 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 Nanny Skills and Competencies

flexibility
adaptability
ability to multitask
emotional maturity
good judgment skills
planning and organizing skills
stress tolerance
high energy level
enthusiasm

Live-in Nanny Job Description

In addition to the above nanny duties, a live-in nanny may be required to attend to the children if they wake at night. A nanny who is hired to care for a newborn baby may be responsible for bottle feeding and settling the baby through the night.

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