STAFFING SPECIALITIES

BABY NURSE/DOULA

Helps the new mother with all aspects of care for a baby, from feeding to washing clothes and keeping the nursery clean. She is not responsible for any household duties outside of the nursery.

BUTLER

The Butler is customarily responsible for a single residence, supervising household staff, setting up the household and ensuring all duties are fulfilled. Typical duties include ordering household supplies, setting and serving a formal table, caring for the silver, china and crystal, and overseeing dinner parties and other events held in the home.

HOUSEMAN

A Houseman is usually responsible for the heavy housework, such as cleaning the hardwood and marble floors, vacuuming and polishing silver and brass, and the general repairs.

CHAUFFEUR/DRIVER

A Chauffeur will typically be responsible for driving family members and guests to social and professional appointments. He or she is also expected to care for the car, making sure it is always clean and operating properly.

CHEF / COOK

A Chef prepares detailed basic and gourmet menus and food for most or all family and social events. A Chef may also prepare meals for the staff. The household Chef is responsible for anything food or kitchen-related, including organization, clean up, shopping for all food-related supplies and menu planning.

CAREGIVER/COMPANION

Caregivers help with every aspect of daily living, from driving to appointments and companionship, to housekeeping and personal assistance.They help you live safely and comfortably at home.

ESTATE / HOUSEHOLD MANAGER

Primarily a chief administrator, the Estate or Household Manager assumes a leadership role for managing the staff and services for one or more homes.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Executive assistants work for a company officer, either from home or office. They possess the authority to make crucial decisions and act as a gatekeeper to the principal.
The Executive Assistant manages correspondence, calendaring and travel arrangements, in addition to preparing research and communication.

GARDENER / LANDSCAPER

A Gardener may possibly have a degree in horticulture and cares for formal gardens, lawns, shrubs, flowers and other gardens. The Gardener also supervises any outside vendors who come on the grounds and orders supplies and equipment for the estate.

HOUSEKEEPER / MAID

A Housekeeper is in charge of cleaning, doing the laundry, ironing, dusting, silver polishing, vacuuming and running errands.

LAUNDRESS

A Laundress wash, irons and steams clothing, table linens and sheets, as well as organizes the closets and dressers.

NANNY

Nannies are in charge of organizing and coordinating the children’s activities, preparing their meals and keeping their rooms and play areas clean.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT/FAMILY ASSISTANT

A Personal Assistant is responsible for keeping up with the social and professional demands of an employer. Duties may include keeping track of the family agenda, arranging for reservations of various events, travel bookings, event planning, some secretarial responsibilities, shopping and running errands.