Nanny
Career Pathway- Human Services
Description and Responsibility
- Provide a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children thrive and develop
- May include transportation feeding and definitely keeping safe
- Also may include household housekeeping tasks and chores
Salary Range
Depends on where family lives, live-in or live-out, the schedule. Though usually around $18 or more...
Geographical Limitations of Career
If parents are not reliable and do not show up on time you run a risk of not leaving for hours
Training/Education Required
No degree (associates recommended), CPR and first aid commonly required, experience varies with family
Ongoing Training?
Just always work towards getting more experience
Skills Required
- strong communication and instructional skills
- patience
- stamina (high energy children)
Opportunities for Advancement
you could go from being a live out to a live in nanny
Professional Organizations
APNA- Association of Premier Nanny Agencies
Working Conditions
- cannot work for more than one family
- cannot work under any conditions other than what's described
- cannot care for individuals not designated on application
- cannot work for an health agency, day care or foster care
Advantages of Occupation
- more relaxed then other care options
- partner with parents in raising
- promised commitment for at least a year
Disadvantages of Occupation
- discipline issues
- disrespect
- responsibility with accidents and injuries
Outlook for Occupation
Total employed in Missouri are 13020
Job Satisfaction
differs a lot with social responsibility
Type of Personality
- patient
- kind
- playful
- energetic
- responsible
High School Classes
child development preschool, parenting, psychology
Interested?
I would be interested in pursuing this career starting out while I am in school because of what I found out in this project.