Nanny
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- What's it like to be a Nanny?
- How to become a Nanny
- Top skills and experience for Nannies
What's it like to be a Nanny?
A Nanny takes over childcare duties for parents. They are in charge of keeping infants and children fed, cleaned, clothed, safe, and engaged. Nannies may arrange transportation and accompany children to activities outside their residences, supervising them and taking care of their belongings while on the trip. Interest in children, attention to detail, and emotional intelligence are necessary for the job. Nannies must make sure that the children’s schedule runs smoothly and that all their things are stored securely and easily accessible.
Tasks and duties
- Preparing and serving meals for children.
- Performing hygiene functions for children such as bathing and diaper changing.
- Dressing children and sorting clothes for wearing and laundry.
- Organizing children’s things and preparing bags for transport
- Accompanying and supervising children in various activities away from home.
- Ensuring child safety, entertainment, and basic education.
- Carrying out other household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry.
Nannies may work in a stay-in arrangement and be required to work irregular hours. Nannies may also be expected to perform various household functions and teach children basic literacy, numeracy, and social and self-help skills.
How to become a Nanny
College education is typically not required to work as a Nanny, although government clearances are often requested. Experience in taking care of children and babies is essential.
Graduate from senior high school in the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood track.
Gain experience in childcare by babysitting for family members and neighbors.
Develop proficiency in household duties by taking housekeeping jobs.
Apply to an agency that provides nanny jobs, background checks, and medical clearances.
Consider graduating with a bachelor degree for further career opportunities.
