Nanny Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Nanny includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Organize creative activities and educational games (e.g. drawing, crafting and puppet games)
  • Prepare children’s meals and feed them (including bottle-feeding for babies)
  • Change diapers and bathe infants
  • Assist young students with homework
  • Ensure children’s safety during indoors and outdoors activities
  • Take care of children in case of injury or illness
  • Perform housekeeping tasks as needed
  • Help older children wash up and take baths
  • Schedule nap times
  • Teach children appropriate social behaviors, such as being respectful to each other and helping out with chores
  • Transport children to and from school and extracurricular activities
  • Tidy up play areas and children’s rooms
  • Work with parents to ensure children’s growth and social development

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Nanny duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Nanny roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.