Definitions

Home Details specializes in the recruitment and referral of household staff including:

Nannies

• Nannies (Full & Part-Time)

  Customary duties of a Nanny include:

  As childcare specialists, Nannies provide for the emotional and physical well being of their employer's children in the employer's home. Nannies are also a trusted friend. A Nanny should be able to communicate in a collaborative fashion with children and work independently as well as within the family structure. Nanny duties include:

  • meeting a child's physical and emotional needs based on his/her age and individual family dynamics
  • children's meal planning and preparation
  • organizing extra curricular activities
  • one-on-one interaction and play
  • providing rhythm and routine to a child's day
  • guidance and disciplining, as appropriate and in collaboration with the parents expectations
  • providing safe transportation, as needed
  • housekeeping responsibilities (primarily related to the children's environment: bedrooms, playrooms, and main living areas)

  Pay Range: Nannies in the great Seattle area typically earn between $15-20/hr.

  Candidate Availability: On average, one in five Nanny prospects are a valid candidate for a position. The average recruitment takes from two weeks to two months. Part-time Nannies are a lengthier and more difficult recruitment process so recruitment times can double depending on the scope of the job and the Nanny profile the client is seeking.

  Experience and Qualifications: Nannies should have previous experience caring for children in an unsupervised setting. They should have excellent character and work history references. Ideally nannies should have formal education in Early Childhood Education (close to 47% of the candidates we interview have some college experience). They may also be parents themselves, which adds to their skill-set. About 10% will have between one and two years experience as a nanny and 2% will have five-plus years experience. Families hiring a Nanny will develop their own criteria their preferred candidate should meet. All candidates need to pass felony, misdemeanor, and sex-offender background checks and have a responsible driving record.

• Mother's Helpers
• Governess & Lead Nannies
• Companion Care

Household Help

• Household Assistants

  Customary duties of a Household Assistant include:

  Assisting with the household schedule and keeping up with the daily "to do lists." Being aware of the needs of the family and proactively finding solutions, shifting schedules, and being available for a variety of household-related roles. Using one's intuition and knowledge of family preferences and habits to assist with typical household chores including:

  • keeping the home tidy, organized
  • light family meal preparation
  • help with laundry
  • administrative duties including errand running, researching consumer goods and making purchases.
  • Tag teaming with the homeowners or Home Managers
  • keeping information organized and ready to share/hand-off to homeowners.

  Pay Range: 17-35/hr.

  Candidate Availability: In a way, this position reflects the character of Alice from the TV show, The Brady Bunch. Unfortunately, true "home-ec" skills seem to be a thing of the past. In truth, it is a bit of a needle in a haystack search to find a candidate who knows how to juggle all the happenings of a busy household. However, these people do exist. In general, it takes us about 1-3 months to locate the right match for our client.

  Experience and Qualifications: A Household Assistant candidate may be a college student who is very savvy and organized, yet their work experience may not be strong. Or a more seasoned candidate may have years of experience working in private households. The hourly wage will reflect the work history of the candidate and how much decision making responsibility the candidate has. A Household Assistant should have excellent communication and problem solving skills, they should be savvy about resource management and have the ability to [prioritize and multi-task like wiz. They will be able to work along side of the homeowner on projects and independently as well; keeping the larger picture in mind while attending to the details of every day life.

• Personal Assistant
• Housecleaners & Housekeepers
• Laundresses
• Personal Family Cooks
• Professional Chefs

Managing Home & Property

• Estate Managers
• Home Managers
• Butlers & Major Domos
• Property Managers
• Domestic Couples

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