Nannies

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

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Nannies.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Nannies.