Occupations · Personal Care and Service
Nannies
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.
O*NET 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 39-9011.01
What people in this job actually do
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- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
- Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
- 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.
- Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.
- Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
- 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.
- 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.
O*NET 30.3 task ratings, importance scale
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O*NET 30.3 skills, importance scale
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O*NET 30.3 work context, frequency scale · observed 2023-08
How people actually get in
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O*NET 30.2 education, training and experience · observed 2023-08
What kind of person the work suits
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O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)
Tasks O*NET flags as emerging
- Shop for groceries, clothing, and other items needed for children's care.
O*NET 22.3 emerging tasks
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O*NET 30.3 transferable skills, importance scale
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The same work in Europe
| ESCO occupation | ISCO | Match |
|---|---|---|
| nanny | 5311.1.4 | exact |
| babysitter | 5311.1.2 | close |
| au pair | 5311.1.1 | close |
Official ESCO ↔ O*NET crosswalk (ESCO Secretariat with USDOL/ETA)
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