O*Net Data Collection, Individuals and Households

TASKS
Some important questions
about the tasks of
the occupation

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Instructions for Making Knowledge Ratings

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Getting Started
Do you have expertise in the work performed in the occupation summarized below?
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.

Yes, I have expertise in almost all of the work performed in the occupation.
Yes, I have expertise in many aspects of the work performed, but not on some aspects.
Yes, I have expertise in some aspects of the work performed, but not on many aspects.
No, I have no expertise in the work performed in the occupation.

These questions are about tasks related to the occupation. A task is an action or set of actions performed
together to accomplish an objective. As an occupation expert, you will be asked about each task’s relevance,
frequency, and importance. Rate each task as if you were performing work that is typical of the occupation.

Mark your response by placing a check mark, an “X,” or completely filling in the circle:

✓

or

Task 1: Meet regularly with parents to discuss
children’s activities and development.

1.

Is Task 1 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 2

X

or

Task 2: Instruct and assist children in the
development of health and personal habits, such
as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.

2.

Is Task 2 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 3

1b. How often is Task 1 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

2b. How often is Task 2 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

1c.

2c.

How important is Task 1 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

How important is Task 2 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 3: Observe children’s behavior for
irregularities, take temperature, transport
children to doctor, or administer medications, as
directed, to maintain children’s health.

3.

Is Task 3 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 4

Task 4: Transport children to schools, social
outings, and medical appointments.

4.

Is Task 4 relevant at all to performance of the
occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 5

3b. How often is Task 3 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

4b. How often is Task 4 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

3c.

4c.

How important is Task 3 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

How important is Task 4 to performance
of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 5: Help develop or monitor family schedule.

5.

Is Task 5 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 6

Task 6: Teach and perform age-appropriate
activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and
crafts, to encourage intellectual development of
children.

6.

Is Task 6 relevant at all to performance of the
occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 7

5b. How often is Task 5 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

6b. How often is Task 6 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

5c.

6c.

How important is Task 5 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

How important is Task 6 to performance
of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 7: Remove hazards and develop
appropriate boundaries and rules to create a
safe environment for children.

7.

Is Task 7 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 8

Task 8: Work with parents to develop and
implement discipline programs to promote
desirable child behavior.

8.

Is Task 8 relevant at all to performance of the
occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 9

7b. How often is Task 7 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

8b. How often is Task 8 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

7c.

8c.

How important is Task 7 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

How important is Task 8 to performance
of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 9: Instruct children in safe behavior, such
as seeking adult assistance when crossing the
street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe
objects.

9.

Is Task 9 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 10

Task 10: Supervise and assist with homework.

10. Is Task 10 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 11

9b. How often is Task 9 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

10b. How often is Task 10 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

9c.

10c. How important is Task 10 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

How important is Task 9 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 11: Shop for groceries, clothing, and other
items needed for children’s care.

11. Is Task 11 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 12

Task 12: Model appropriate social behaviors and
encourage concern for others to cultivate
development of interpersonal relationships and
communication skills.

12. Is Task 12 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 13

11b. How often is Task 11 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

12b. How often is Task 12 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

11c. How important is Task 11 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

12c. How important is Task 12 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 13: Perform housekeeping and cleaning
duties related to children’s care.

13. Is Task 13 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 14

Task 14: Regulate children’s rest periods and
nap schedules.

14. Is Task 14 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 15

13b. How often is Task 13 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

14b. How often is Task 14 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

13c. How important is Task 13 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

14c. How important is Task 14 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 15: Help prepare and serve nutritionally
balanced meals and snacks for children.

Task 16: Assign appropriate chores and praise
targeted behaviors to encourage development
of self-control, self-confidence, and
responsibility.

15. Is Task 15 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 16

16. Is Task 16 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 17

15b. How often is Task 15 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

16b. How often is Task 16 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

15c. How important is Task 15 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

16c. How important is Task 16 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 17: Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) when required.

17. Is Task 17 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 18

Task 18: Organize and conduct age-appropriate
recreational activities, such as games, arts and
crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.

18. Is Task 18 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to 19

17b. How often is Task 17 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

18b. How often is Task 18 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often

17c. How important is Task 17 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

18c. How important is Task 18 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Task 19: Keep records of play, meal schedules,
and bill payment.

19. Is Task 19 relevant at all to performance of
the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to next page
19b. How often is Task 19 performed in the
occupation?
Once per year or less
More than once per year
More than once per month
More than once per week
Daily
Several times per day
Hourly or more often
19c. How important is Task 19 to
performance of the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important

Are there any additional tasks relevant to the occupation?
Yes
No → Go to next section
Please describe up to 5 additional tasks that are relevant to the occupation:

a.

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c.

d.

e.

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