Competencies related to interaction with parents/employers and to family dynamics:
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Articulate a personal philosophy of child care
• Maintain the confidentiality of the employing family
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of parents’/employer’s philosophy of child rearing and recognize the special role a nanny assumes in becoming a part of the child-rearing “team”
• Recognize the ultimate authority of parents in making decisions regarding the welfare and care of the child
• Follow instructions and directions in a timely manner
