- Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Care for pets
- Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
- Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
- Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
- Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
- Supervise and care for children
- Take children to and from school and to appointments
- Tend to emotional well-being of children