How do they match: Nannies

  • Care Attendant
  • Child Care Attendant
  • Family Assistant
  • In-Home Care Provider

  • 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.

  • Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
  • Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact 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.
  • Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.
  • Shop for groceries, clothing, and other items needed for children's care.
  • Supervise and assist with homework.
  • Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.
  • Teach health or hygiene practices.