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	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Nanny

2.	Nanny/Household Manager

Job Tasks

	Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required. Administer first aid.

	Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects. Teach daily living skills or behaviors.

	Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills. Teach daily living skills or behaviors.

	Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health. Monitor health or behavior of people or animals. Drive vehicles to transport patrons. Administer basic health care or medical treatments.

	Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts to encourage intellectual development of children. Teach daily living skills or behaviors.

	Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility. Teach daily living skills or behaviors.

	Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children. Prepare foods or meals.

	Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior. Teach health or hygiene practices.

	Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior. Discuss child development and behavior with parents or guardians.

	Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children. Monitor environment to ensure safety.

	Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates. Organize recreational activities or events.

	Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development. Discuss child development and behavior with parents or guardians.

	Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments. Provide escort or transportation.

	Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules. Develop daily schedules for children or families.

	Help develop or monitor family schedule. Develop daily schedules for children or families.

	Supervise and assist with homework. Teach daily living skills or behaviors.

	Keep records of play, meal schedules, and bill payment. Maintain client information or service records.

	Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care. Perform housekeeping duties.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Childcare Workers
	Childcare workers provide care for children when parents and other family members are unavailable. They attend to children's basic needs, such as bathing and feeding. In addition, some help children prepare for kindergarten or help older children with homework.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Childcare Workers
	Childcare workers care for children in childcare centers, their own home, or the homes of the children in their care. Many work full time, but part-time work and irregular hours are common.

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