Will “Nanny” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
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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 Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 39-9011.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Nannies”.
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Tasks for “Nanny”
- 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.
- Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.
- Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
- Help develop or monitor family schedule.
- Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
- Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
- Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
- Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
- Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
- Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
- Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.
- Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.
- Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
- Supervise and assist with homework.
- Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
Related Technology & Tools
- Vacuum cleaners
- Microwave ovens
- Dryers
- Medicine dosing syringes
- Washing machines
- Passenger cars
- Laptop computers
- Baby bottles
- Kitchen stoves
- Irons
- Security alarm systems
- Digital medical thermometers
- Domestic dishwashers
- Child car safety seats
- Emergency first aid kits
- Personal computers
- Educational software
- Microsoft Word
- Web browser software
- Scheduling software