Nanny resume
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Key skills for a nanny resume
Terms that job ads ask for and ATS filters look for. Only include the ones you master.
- Childcare
- Infant care
- Meal preparation
- Homework help
- Age-appropriate activities
- School pickups and driving
- Bedtime routines
- Child safety
- CPR and first aid
- Communication with parents
Tips for your nanny resume
- Say the ages of the children you have cared for and how many at a time.
- List your tasks: routines, meals, homework, activities, driving and light housekeeping.
- Show how long you stayed with each family.
- Include CPR, first aid and any childcare credential.
- Mention your driver's license and clean driving record.
- Add languages you can teach or speak with the children.
Nanny resume summary examples
Adapt these examples with your real details: years of experience, industry, tools and certifications.
Nanny with 8 years of experience caring for children from newborns to age 10. I spent 5 years with one family caring for twins from birth, planning activities, preparing meals, helping with homework and driving to school and activities. CPR and first aid certified, clean driving record, bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsible and caring babysitter with 4 years of experience with several families and summer camp work with kids aged 6 to 10. CPR and first aid certified, with a driver's license. Looking for my first full-time nanny position.
Other job titles
Search for them too and use the one in the job ad on your resume.
- Babysitter
- Au pair
- Childcare provider
- Family assistant
- Newborn care specialist
- Childminder (UK)
How to write a nanny resume step by step
Write a short summary
Three or four lines with your experience, ages, tasks and certifications.
Detail your experience
In “Experience”, add each family, the children's ages, the length of the job and your tasks.
Add education and certifications
In “Education”, your studies. In “Certificates”, CPR, first aid and childcare credentials.
Add references
Mention that references from families are available on request.
Tailor your resume to the job ad and download it
Paste the job ad into Beatjob: the AI improves the wording with the keywords your experience backs up. Then download the PDF.
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Frequently asked questions about a nanny resume
Do nannies need a certification?
States do not regulate education requirements for nannies, but CPR and first aid certification and a childcare credential make you a stronger candidate.
What childcare credentials are common?
Some states and employers require childcare workers to have a nationally recognized credential, most often the Child Development Associate (CDA), which is renewed every 3 years.
How do I list private families on my resume?
Use “Private family” and the city instead of names, with the children's ages, dates and your tasks.
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