Will “Nannies” 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

Also Known As…

• Nanny/Household Manager
• Nanny

Tasks for “Nannies”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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