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”
- Supervise and assist with homework.
- Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.
- Keep records of play, meal schedules, and bill payment.
- 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.
- Help develop or monitor family schedule.
- Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
- Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.
- Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
- Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.
- Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.
- Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
- Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
- Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
- Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
Related Technology & Tools
- Washing machines
- Security alarm systems
- Baby bottles
- Emergency first aid kits
- Irons
- Passenger cars
- Laptop computers
- Digital medical thermometers
- Medicine dosing syringes
- Vacuum cleaners
- Kitchen stoves
- Child car safety seats
- Domestic dishwashers
- Microwave ovens
- Personal computers
- Dryers
- Microsoft Word
- Web browser software
- Scheduling software
- Educational software