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Caring for one or multiple children in the home, the nanny’s primary responsibility is the health and safety of the children. Job duties include: creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment, light housekeeping, meal preparation for children, and transporting children to and from school or activities. Read more.

Sometimes called a “Nanny/ House Manager” or “Nanny manager”. This role encompasses the duties of the nanny and may also include additional responsibilities such as: running errands, completing organizational tasks in the home, family laundry, tidying common areas of the home, grocery shopping, and meal preparation for the children and/or family. Some of the job responsibilities may require the Family Assistant or Nanny/House Manager to be scheduled during times of the day when children are not present.

Sometimes referred to as a “night nurse” or “baby nurse”. The primary role of the newborn care specialist is to provide assistance and education during the baby’s first 3-4 months of life. Newborn Care Specialists may work during the night to attend to the baby and allow the parents to get some rest, or they may create a nurturing and stimulating environment for the baby during waking hours. Read more.

A house manager is responsible for the entire home as well as the surrounding property. They may be the sole staff member. If other staff members are present they are responsible for training new staff members. Their duties may include overseeing vendors, managing ongoing household projects, general housekeeping, running errands, keeping inventory stocked, booking travel arrangements, and more. A good house manager is tech-savvy, discreet, well organized, detail-oriented, and able to represent you and your household well. Read more.

An estate manager is a top-level executive position. This is a full-time administrative service professional that acts as the head of all household staff, sometimes managing multiple properties, extensive grounds, elaborate art, antiques, and wine collections. Job duties may include hiring and overseeing household staff, accounting, budgeting, and payroll. He or she is responsible for screening and overseeing vendors, contractors, and construction projects, as well as advising on maintenance of pools, landscaping, automobiles, yachts, private planes, etc. Read More.

A private chef has typically had culinary training or worked in recognized establishments. Their responsibility is to prepare meals in the home for the client. They are able to accommodate dietary restrictions and create a fully customized menu. A pre-determined budget is set by the client and the chef handles the grocery shopping, cleanup and storing leftovers. Read more.

The primary responsibility of a chauffeur is to transport the employer and passengers to/from home, work, or recreational activities in a comfortable, safe, and efficient manner. Duties include cleaning the vehicle, arranging the vehicle to be serviced and repaired, running errands, clearing driveways in the winter, and insuring the vehicles insurance/registrations are up to date. A chauffeur is expected to look polished and groomed, demonstrate good etiquette, and deliver superior standard of care and customer service from start to finish.

The housekeeper is responsible for deep cleaning & daily maintenance of the home including changing linens, making beds, sweeping, vacuuming, moping, laundry, dusting, keeping cupboards and closets neat and tidy, & advising employers on any repairs that need attention or cleaning products that are low in stock. Read more.

A personal assistant works to make life easier for their bosses by scheduling appointments, managing projects, coordinating events, organizing the home or office, running errands, and paying bills. Read More.

An executive assistant holds similar responsibilities to a personal assistant, but is in a more corporate setting. The role is managerial based, requires high-level decision making skills, and a specialization in business communication and coordination. Read More.