Will “Nanny/Household Manager” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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”.

Also Known As…

• Nannies
• Nanny
• Nanny/Household Manager

Tasks for “Nanny/Household Manager”

• Supervise and assist with homework.
• Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
• Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.
• Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
• Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
• Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.
• Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
• Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
• Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
• Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
• Keep records of play, meal schedules, and bill payment.
• Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
• Help develop or monitor family schedule.
• Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
• Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
• Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.
• Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.

Related Technology & Tools

• Digital medical thermometers
• Baby bottles
• Personal computers
• Emergency first aid kits
• Child car safety seats
• Medicine dosing syringes
• Washing machines
• Passenger cars
• Dryers
• Vacuum cleaners
• Kitchen stoves
• Security alarm systems
• Domestic dishwashers
• Microwave ovens
• Laptop computers
• Irons

• Scheduling software
• Microsoft Word
• Educational software
• Web browser software