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Occupation AtlasNannies

O*NET · 39-9011.01

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.

Also called Baby Sitter · Babysitter · Care Attendant · Child Care Aide · Child Care Professional · Child Care Specialist · Family Assistant · Family Manager
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Governess · House Manager · Household Manager · In-Home Care Provider · In-Home Caregiver · Nanny · Special Needs Nanny · Travel Nanny

Job Zone 2 — Some Preparation NeededHolland code SAC35 skills on file

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Job Zone

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  2. 2
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  4. 4
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Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed

Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma, some previous work-related skill or experience, and a few months to a year of training with experienced workers.

Job Zone is O*NET's rating of how much education, experience and training an occupation typically needs — a property of the work, not of anyone doing it.

Occupational interest profile

SACSocial · Artistic · Conventional — the three strongest interests, in order

  • S Social6.30
  • A Artistic3.50
  • C Conventional3.34
  • R Realistic2.91
  • E Enterprising2.68
  • I Investigative2.19

RIASEC (Holland) interests on O*NET's 0–7 scale: what the work draws on, not what any individual prefers. Hover a row for what each dimension means.

Education and experience

The education level respondents say the job requires, and the most common answer for experience and training.

  • Less than a High School Diploma4%
  • High School Diploma or the equivalent60%
  • Post-Secondary Certificate8%
  • Some College Courses16%
  • Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree8%
  • Bachelor's Degree4%
Related work experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years (44%)
On-site or in-plant training
None (40%)
On-the-job training
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month (48%)

Typically associated skills

All 35 O*NET skills, most important first. Importance (1–5) says how much a skill matters here; level (0–7) says how much of it the work calls for, with O*NET's example of a nearby level. Neither is a proficiency rating of a person.

  • Social Perceptiveness3.93.8Level 4 looks like: Be aware of how a coworker's promotion will affect a work group
  • Monitoringbasic3.93.5Level 4 looks like: Monitor a meeting and revise the agenda to ensure important topics are discussed
  • Active Listeningbasic3.93.0Level 2 looks like: Take a customer's order
  • Service Orientation3.83.5Level 4 looks like: Make flight reservations for customers using an online booking site
  • Speakingbasic3.83.0Level 2 looks like: Greet tourists and explain tourist attractions
  • Critical Thinkingbasic3.63.1Level 4 looks like: Evaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responses
  • Persuasion3.63.1Level 4 looks like: Convince a supervisor to purchase new office equipment
  • Judgment and Decision Making3.63.0Level 2 looks like: Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flow
  • Coordination3.53.1Level 4 looks like: Work with others to put a new roof on a house
  • Time Management3.53.0Level 2 looks like: Keep a monthly calendar of appointments
  • Complex Problem Solving3.43.0Level 2 looks like: Lay out tools to complete a job
  • Learning Strategiesbasic3.33.1Level 4 looks like: Identify an alternative approach to help trainees who are having difficulties
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  • Instructing3.33.0Level 2 looks like: Instruct a new employee in the use of a timekeeping system
  • Active Learningbasic3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Think about the implications of a news article for job opportunities
  • Negotiation3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Present justification to a manager for altering a work schedule
  • Reading Comprehensionbasic3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form
  • Writingbasic3.02.9Level 2 looks like: Write down a guest's order at a restaurant
  • Systems Evaluation2.92.5Level 2 looks like: Determine why estimates for the time to complete a task are overly optimistic
  • Management of Personnel Resources2.42.1Level 2 looks like: Encourage a coworker who is having difficulty finishing a project
  • Systems Analysis2.12.0Level 2 looks like: Determine how loss of a team member will affect the completion of a job
  • Management of Material Resources2.01.6Level 2 looks like: Reserve a room for a management meeting
  • Management of Financial Resources2.01.4Level 2 looks like: Use available funds to buy office supplies and record the amount of the purchase
  • Operation and Control1.91.3Level 2 looks like: Navigate the settings on an office printer to print on both sides of the paper
  • Operations Monitoring1.91.3Level 2 looks like: Monitor completion times while running a computer program
  • Quality Control Analysis1.91.1Level 2 looks like: Inspect a draft email for errors (e.g., grammar, punctuation)
  • Operations Analysis1.91.0Level 2 looks like: Select a printer for an office
  • Technology Design1.91.0Level 2 looks like: Adjust exercise equipment for use by a customer
  • Mathematicsbasic1.60.8
  • Sciencebasic1.60.6
  • Troubleshooting1.40.4
  • Equipment Maintenance1.0—
  • Equipment Selection1.0—
  • Installation1.0—
  • Programming1.0—
  • Repairing1.0—

Tasks

18 core · 1 supplemental

What people in this occupation do, as O*NET records it, core tasks first by importance (1–5).

  1. Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.4.9
  2. Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.4.9
  3. Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.4.9
  4. Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.4.8
  5. Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.4.8
  6. Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.4.8
  7. Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.4.7
  8. Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.4.7
  9. Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.4.6
  10. Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.4.5
  11. Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.4.5
  12. Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.4.5
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  1. Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.4.1
  2. Supervise and assist with homework.4.1
  3. Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.4.1
  4. Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.4.1
  5. Keep records of play, meal schedules, and bill payment.3.8
  6. Help develop or monitor family schedule.3.5
  7. Shop for groceries, clothing, and other items needed for children's care.2.9

Knowledge

Bodies of knowledge the work draws on.

  • English Language3.83.4Level 4 looks like: Edit an article for a news website
  • Customer and Personal Service3.64.0Level 4 looks like: Be responsible for 10 children at daycare
  • Psychology3.43.6Level 4 looks like: Understand the impact of alcohol on human responses
  • Education and Training3.33.0Level 4 looks like: Lead a quality improvement seminar
  • Public Safety and Security3.32.7
  • Sociology and Anthropology2.72.7
  • Transportation2.72.6
  • Medicine and Dentistry2.62.4Level 1 looks like: Use a band-aid
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  • Communications and Media2.52.5Level 1 looks like: Write a thank you note
  • Food Production2.52.1Level 1 looks like: Grow herbs in the kitchen
  • Philosophy and Theology2.42.6
  • Telecommunications2.41.2Level 1 looks like: Send an email
  • Therapy and Counseling2.42.5Level 1 looks like: Put ice on a sprained ankle
  • Mathematics2.32.3Level 1 looks like: Add two numbers
  • Fine Arts2.21.8Level 1 looks like: Attend a popular music concert
  • Foreign Language2.21.8Level 1 looks like: Say "please" and "thank you" in a foreign language
  • Geography2.22.6
  • Biology2.12.0Level 1 looks like: Feed domestic animals
  • History and Archeology2.12.1Level 1 looks like: Take a class in US history
  • Personnel and Human Resources2.01.6Level 1 looks like: Fill out a medical claim form
  • Administration and Management1.91.9Level 1 looks like: Approve a reimbursement request
  • Computers and Electronics1.92.5Level 1 looks like: Operate a media player to watch a training video
  • Chemistry1.81.8Level 1 looks like: Use a common household bug spray
  • Law and Government1.81.4Level 1 looks like: Describe the length of a U.S. presidential term
  • Administrative1.61.5Level 1 looks like: Direct phone calls to the appropriate staff member
  • Economics and Accounting1.50.8Level 1 looks like: Answer billing questions from credit card customers
  • Physics1.50.6Level 1 looks like: Use a crowbar to pry open a box
  • Design1.40.7Level 1 looks like: Draw a straight line 4 3/16 inches long
  • Engineering and Technology1.40.5Level 1 looks like: Install a door lock
  • Mechanical1.30.5Level 1 looks like: Replace the filters in a furnace
  • Production and Processing1.2—
  • Sales and Marketing1.2—
  • Building and Construction1.1—

Abilities

Enduring capacities the work calls for.

  • Oral Comprehension4.03.9Level 4 looks like: Understand a coach's oral instructions for a sport
  • Oral Expression4.03.9Level 4 looks like: Give instructions to a lost motorist
  • Problem Sensitivity3.94.0Level 4 looks like: Notice from a subtle difference in a client's mood that something is bothering them
  • Speech Clarity3.83.1Level 4 looks like: Make stadium-wide announcements during a sporting event
  • Speech Recognition3.83.1Level 4 looks like: Identify a former customer's voice over the phone
  • Deductive Reasoning3.63.3Level 2 looks like: Know that a stalled car can coast downhill
  • Inductive Reasoning3.53.0Level 2 looks like: Decide what to wear based on the weather report
  • Written Comprehension3.43.0Level 2 looks like: Understand signs on the highway
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  • Fluency of Ideas3.13.0Level 2 looks like: Name four different uses for a screwdriver
  • Near Vision3.13.0Level 2 looks like: Read indicators on the dashboard of a car
  • Originality3.13.0Level 2 looks like: Use a credit card to open a locked door
  • Selective Attention3.13.0Level 2 looks like: Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearby
  • Information Ordering3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Follow the correct steps to make change
  • Trunk Strength3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Sit up in an office chair
  • Written Expression3.02.9
  • Category Flexibility2.92.8Level 3 looks like: Classify flowers according to size, color, and smell
  • Flexibility of Closure2.92.9Level 2 looks like: Detect that your phone is ringing while at a concert
  • Multilimb Coordination2.92.8Level 2 looks like: Row a boat
  • Time Sharing2.93.0Level 3 looks like: Watch street signs while driving at 30 miles an hour
  • Extent Flexibility2.82.8Level 2 looks like: Reach to adjust the radio in a car
  • Far Vision2.82.9Level 2 looks like: Read a roadside billboard
  • Stamina2.82.1Level 1 looks like: Walk 1/4 mile
  • Static Strength2.82.9
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness2.62.8Level 2 looks like: Light a candle
  • Gross Body Coordination2.62.1Level 2 looks like: Get in and out of a truck
  • Manual Dexterity2.62.3Level 1 looks like: Screw a light bulb into a light socket
  • Memorization2.62.8
  • Response Orientation2.62.6Level 2 looks like: When a doorbell and phone ring at the same time, quickly select which to answer first
  • Speed of Closure2.62.8Level 3 looks like: Recognize a song after hearing only the first few notes
  • Visualization2.62.6Level 2 looks like: Imagine how to place paper in a printer so that the letterhead comes out on top
  • Dynamic Strength2.52.0Level 2 looks like: Use pruning shears to trim a bush
  • Finger Dexterity2.52.1Level 2 looks like: Put coins in a parking meter
  • Auditory Attention2.42.3Level 2 looks like: Listen to a lecture while people nearby are talking
  • Perceptual Speed2.42.4Level 2 looks like: Sort mail according to ZIP codes with no time pressure
  • Depth Perception2.32.0Level 2 looks like: Merge a car into traffic on a city street
  • Hearing Sensitivity2.32.3Level 2 looks like: Notice a doorbell ringing
  • Control Precision2.12.0Level 2 looks like: Adjust a room light with a dimmer switch
  • Sound Localization2.11.3Level 2 looks like: Listen to a sound system to determine which speaker is working
  • Explosive Strength2.01.4Level 2 looks like: Hit a nail with a hammer
  • Glare Sensitivity2.01.3Level 2 looks like: Drive on a familiar road on a cloudy day
  • Gross Body Equilibrium2.01.9Level 2 looks like: Stand on a ladder
  • Night Vision2.01.9Level 2 looks like: Read street signs at dusk (just after sunset)
  • Number Facility2.01.6Level 1 looks like: Add 2 and 7
  • Peripheral Vision2.02.0Level 2 looks like: Keep in step while marching in a band
  • Rate Control2.01.1Level 1 looks like: Ride a bicycle alongside a jogger
  • Reaction Time2.01.9Level 2 looks like: Start to slow down the car when a traffic light turns yellow
  • Spatial Orientation2.01.9Level 2 looks like: Use the floor plan to locate a store in a mall
  • Visual Color Discrimination2.02.0Level 1 looks like: Separate laundry into colors and whites
  • Wrist-Finger Speed1.91.0Level 2 looks like: Use a screwdriver to twist in a screw
  • Mathematical Reasoning1.60.6Level 1 looks like: Determine how much 20 oranges will cost when they are priced at 5 for 4 dollars
  • Speed of Limb Movement1.60.6
  • Dynamic Flexibility1.3—

Work activities

Kinds of activity the work is made of.

  • Assisting and Caring for Others4.84.9Level 4 looks like: Help a medical patient find in-home assistance or healthcare
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships4.34.9Level 4 looks like: Maintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clients
  • Performing General Physical Activities4.23.5Level 4 looks like: Paint the outside of a house
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems4.03.6Level 4 looks like: Select the location for a major retail store
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates3.93.4Level 4 looks like: Report the results of a sales meeting to a supervisor
  • Scheduling Work and Activities3.93.4Level 4 looks like: Prepare the work schedule for salesclerks in a large retail store
  • Thinking Creatively3.93.8Level 4 looks like: Adapt popular music for a high school marching band
  • Getting Information3.83.5Level 4 looks like: Review a budget
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  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work3.74.7Level 4 looks like: Plan and adjust a personal to-do list according to changing demands
  • Coaching and Developing Others3.62.9
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others3.63.7Level 4 looks like: Get two subordinates to agree about vacation schedules
  • Handling and Moving Objects3.54.1Level 4 looks like: Arrange books in a library
  • Training and Teaching Others3.52.9
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge3.53.4Level 4 looks like: Keep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports cars
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events3.33.4Level 4 looks like: Judge the suitability of food products for an event
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings3.33.4Level 4 looks like: Test electrical circuits
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others3.22.8
  • Documenting/Recording Information3.22.0Level 1 looks like: Record the weight of a patient during a routine health exam
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates2.82.4Level 1 looks like: Work occasionally as a backup supervisor
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials2.82.4Level 1 looks like: Check that doors to building are locked
  • Monitoring and Controlling Resources2.83.2Level 4 looks like: Work as a chef responsible for ordering food for the menu
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment2.71.8Level 1 looks like: Drive a car
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies2.61.8Level 1 looks like: Plan the holiday schedule for an airline workforce
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People2.62.4Level 1 looks like: Determine whether to remove a tree that has been damaged
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards2.52.0Level 1 looks like: Review forms for completeness
  • Processing Information2.52.5Level 1 looks like: Calculate the costs for shipping packages
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others2.52.3Level 1 looks like: Work in a position that requires little advising of others
  • Developing and Building Teams2.41.6Level 1 looks like: Encourage two coworkers to stick with a tough assignment
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others2.41.4Level 1 looks like: Interpret a blood pressure reading
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization2.21.7Level 1 looks like: Have little contact with people outside the organization
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information2.11.5Level 1 looks like: Estimate the size of household furniture to be shipped
  • Analyzing Data or Information2.01.8Level 1 looks like: Skim a short article to gather the main point
  • Performing Administrative Activities2.01.7Level 1 looks like: Complete routine paperwork
  • Selling or Influencing Others2.01.6Level 1 looks like: Convince a coworker to assist with an assignment
  • Working with Computers1.81.3Level 1 looks like: Enter employee information into a database
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public1.71.1Level 1 looks like: Check tickets at a concert
  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment1.71.0Level 1 looks like: Use display settings to adjust a television picture
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment1.60.9Level 1 looks like: Make simple, external adjustments to a door hinge with ordinary hand tools
  • Controlling Machines and Processes1.4—
  • Staffing Organizational Units1.30.6Level 1 looks like: Work in a position that has minimal staffing requirements
  • Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment1.2—

Work context

The conditions most characteristic of the work, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale.

  • Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams4.7
  • Physical Proximity4.6
  • Freedom to Make Decisions4.5
  • Contact With Others4.4
  • Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals4.3
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment4.3
  • Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable3.8
  • Spend Time Standing3.8
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results3.6
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled3.6

Technology

5 tools

Software used in this work. In demand: among the tools job postings for this occupation name most. Hot: often named in job postings across the economy.

Hot (2)

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
Other tools (3)
  • Educational software
  • Scheduling software
  • Web browser software

Related occupations

O*NET's own list of the occupations most related to this one, closest first.

  1. Childcare Workers
  2. Personal Care Aides
  3. Home Health Aides
  4. Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
  5. Child, Family, and School Social Workers
  6. Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
  7. Nursing Assistants
  8. Social and Human Service Assistants
  9. Occupational Therapy Assistants
  10. Residential Advisors

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