Nanny
Nannies care for children as employees in private households.
Nannies may perform the following tasks:
- care for babies or young children by feeding, washing and dressing them and by supervising their play and learning activities
- plan creative play and learning activities and organise meal and sleep times
- develop and/or maintain appropriate routines
- communicate with parents to make sure that their preferences regarding childcare are maintained
- safeguard children against potential dangers, such as swimming pools, kitchen utensils, poisons and stairs
- take children to school, kindergarten and other activities
- plan and prepare nutritious snacks and meals for children and possibly the family
- care for and maintain children's belongings, bedrooms and play areas
- take sole charge of children for extended periods while parents are absent from home
- arrange and supervise outings
- apply first aid and take appropriate action in cases of accident or emergency
- perform light housekeeping duties, such as laundry or meal preparation, as they relate to children in their care.
Specialisations:
Governess
A governess supervises and tutors children (including school-age children) in educational programs within private households. In most instances these positions are in remote locations.
Nannies employed full time may be required to live in their employers' homes. They may also be required to work in the evenings and on weekends.
Personal Requirements:
- patience, maturity and a willingness to accept responsibility
- well organised
- able to work with young children
- able to work unsupervised
- good communication skills
- reliable
- able to multi-task
- flexible and resourceful.
Related Jobs:
- Child Care Supervisor
- Child Care Worker
- Family Day Carer
- House Parent
- Teacher - Early Childhood
- Teacher - Primary
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