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Placing the Right People the Right Way

We believe that the best placements are built on trust, compatibility, and mutual respect. That’s why we go beyond simply matching resumes to job descriptions—we take the time to truly understand you as a candidate: your experience, your values, your working style, and the type of environment where you thrive.

Where Skilled Professionals Find the Right Fit

We understand that working in a private home is more than just a job—it’s about creating a space where comfort, trust, and professionalism come together. We believe in personalized placements that align your skills, experience, and values with the unique needs of each household. Our mission is to connect exceptional household professionals—like you—with families who value expertise, discretion, and dedication. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact in someone’s home, we’re here to help you find the right fit.

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Candidate Requirements

maintaining high standards

We maintain the highest standards to match our clients with top-tier household professionals. To ensure the highest level of service to our clients, we require all candidates to meet qualifications. Some examples of these requirements include:

  • Legal & Work Eligibility
  • Certifications, Experience and Employment History
  • References and Background
  • Language Fluency as required by clients
  • Physical Health, Performance and Immunizations
  • Professionalism and Conduct

A Nanny provides attentive, high-quality care to children in a private household setting. Responsibilities include ensuring the child’s safety, preparing meals, assisting with homework, organizing age-appropriate activities, maintaining daily routines, and performing light housekeeping related to the child. She works closely with parents to support the child’s physical, emotional, and educational development.

A Governess is a professional educator employed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of children. The Governess works closely with the family to ensure children receive high-quality education and guidance tailored to their individual needs. Responsibilities typically include tutoring core subjects, assisting with homework, preparing educational materials, supporting schoolwork, teaching manners and etiquette, and organizing structured routines. A successful Governess is well-educated, nurturing, discreet, and experienced in child development, often holding a background in teaching or early childhood education.

A Rota Nanny provides high-level, 24/7 childcare on a rotational schedule, typically working 1-2 weeks on, followed by the same period off. Working in partnership with another nanny, the Rota Nanny ensures continuity of care for the child(ren), supporting their development, well-being, and daily routines. This role often involves travel, flexibility, and the ability to live in during on-duty weeks.

A Nanny/Housekeeper combines childcare and household management responsibilities to ensure the home is organized, clean, and running smoothly, while also providing attentive care and support to children. This dual-role position is ideal for a family looking for someone who can handle both the children’s needs and maintain a clean, orderly household.

A Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the high standards of cleanliness, organization, and overall upkeep of a luxury private residence. This role involves managing all aspects of household cleaning, organizing, and ensuring that the home’s aesthetic and functionality are maintained to an exceptional level. A Luxury Housekeeper is skilled in caring for fine furnishings, delicate fabrics, and high-end appliances, ensuring the home is always in pristine condition.

A Nanny/Family Assistant provides a combination of high-quality childcare and administrative or household support to a busy family. This dual-role professional helps manage the children’s daily needs while also assisting with family scheduling, errands, light housekeeping, and organizational tasks. The role requires excellent multitasking skills, flexibility, and the ability to support both the children and the overall household.

A Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) is a trained professional who provides expert care for newborns in the first weeks or months of life. They work closely with new parents to ensure a smooth transition into parenthood, offering guidance, support, and hands-on assistance with all aspects of newborn care. Key responsibilities include feeding (breast and bottle), diapering, bathing, swaddling, soothing techniques, establishing healthy sleep habits, and monitoring developmental milestones. An NCS may also assist with overnight care to allow parents to rest. The ideal candidate is nurturing, knowledgeable in infant safety and health, and experienced in working with newborns, including multiples or preemies.

A Family Assistant supports a household by managing both personal and administrative tasks to ensure smooth daily operations. This role involves a mix of scheduling, errand-running, household organization, and occasional childcare support. The Family Assistant acts as a right hand to the parents, helping balance busy family and work lives through proactive and reliable support.

A Luxury Home Laundress is responsible for the meticulous care, cleaning, and maintenance of high-end clothing, linens, and other luxury fabrics within a private residence. This role requires expertise in handling delicate fabrics, designer garments, and fine textiles, ensuring that everything is cleaned, pressed, and stored to the highest standards of quality and care.

A Household Manager oversees the daily operations of a private residence, ensuring the home runs smoothly, efficiently, and to a high standard. This role involves managing staff, coordinating schedules, handling vendors, organizing events, and ensuring all household needs are met. The Household Manager acts as the primary point of contact for all matters related to the home and may also assist with personal errands or family support.

A Personal Assistant provides high-level administrative and personal support to an individual or executive, helping manage their schedule, tasks, and day-to-day responsibilities. This role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced and often confidential environment.

A Pet Nanny is responsible for providing comprehensive care and attention to pets while their owners are away or occupied. This role involves feeding, exercising, grooming, and offering companionship to pets, ensuring their well-being and comfort. A Pet Nanny is also responsible for maintaining the pet’s routine and ensuring a safe and clean environment while keeping the owners informed about their pet’s activities and health.

A Groundskeeper is responsible for the care, maintenance, and upkeep of the extensive grounds surrounding a luxury estate or private property. This role involves ensuring that all outdoor spaces, including lawns, gardens, walkways, and outdoor structures, are immaculate and well-maintained. The Luxury Groundskeeper is expected to have a high level of skill in landscaping, lawn care, and maintenance, while also managing any specialized outdoor features such as pools, fountains, and outdoor seating areas.

An Executive Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and strategic support to senior executives, ensuring smooth and efficient management of their day-to-day operations. This role involves high-level calendar management, communication handling, travel coordination, and project oversight. An EA acts as a gatekeeper, problem-solver, and trusted partner to the Executives/Principal.

An Estate Manager is responsible for the overall management and operations of one or more private estates or large properties. This senior-level role involves overseeing household staff, managing budgets, coordinating property maintenance, ensuring security, and serving as the primary liaison between the property owner(s) and service providers. The Estate Manager ensures that all properties run smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

The Director of Residences is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the operations, staff, and overall performance of multiple private homes or luxury residential properties, typically for ultra-high-net-worth individuals or families. This strategic role ensures consistency, excellence, and discretion across all residences, managing everything from staffing and budgets to renovations, service standards, and security protocols.

A Domestic Couple is a two-person team employed to manage and maintain a private household or estate. Working together, the couple provides a broad range of services including housekeeping, cooking, property maintenance, driving, and general household support. This role is ideal for households seeking a reliable, self-sufficient team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, often in a live-in capacity.

The Chief of Staff (CoS) is a senior-level executive who acts as a key strategic advisor and right-hand to the CEO or other high-level executives. This role focuses on streamlining operations, overseeing key projects, and ensuring that the executive’s priorities are met. The Chief of Staff manages cross-functional teams, handles high-level communications, and ensures the organization runs smoothly by aligning strategic initiatives with operational execution.

Companion Care provides non-medical assistance and emotional support to individuals, particularly elderly clients, ensuring their well-being and enhancing their quality of life. The role focuses on offering companionship, promoting independence, and assisting with daily activities in a caring and respectful manner. This position is ideal for those who are patient, empathetic, and dedicated to improving the lives of others.

A Property Caretaker is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and overall care of a private estate, residence, or property. This role involves a combination of property management, maintenance, security, and administrative tasks, ensuring the property is always in excellent condition. The Property Caretaker may also be the point of contact for visitors, service providers, and vendors.

A Personal Security Guard is responsible for providing close protection and security for individuals, typically high-net-worth individuals, executives, or public figures. This role involves safeguarding the person’s physical safety, ensuring their security during daily activities, and managing any potential threats or risks. The Personal Security Guard must be discreet, vigilant, and able to respond quickly in emergency situations.

A Chauffeur is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and discreet transportation services for individuals, typically high-net-worth clients, executives, or families. This role involves driving clients to various destinations, ensuring their comfort and safety, and maintaining the vehicle in top condition. A Chauffeur is expected to offer a high level of customer service, professionalism, and attention to detail.

A Butler is a highly trained household staff member who provides personalized service to ensure the smooth operation and comfort of a private estate or household. This role involves overseeing the home’s daily operations, managing staff, and offering high-end services, including greeting guests, managing household inventories, and ensuring the household runs seamlessly. The Butler’s focus is on luxury, efficiency, and providing exceptional experience for the household and guests.

A Private Chef is responsible for creating and preparing customized meals for individuals or families in a private household. This role involves designing personalized menus, handling all aspects of meal preparation, and ensuring the highest standards of culinary quality and service. The Private Chef works closely with the family or employer to meet their dietary preferences, special requests, and lifestyle needs, while maintaining a high level of discretion and professionalism.

A Gardener is responsible for maintaining and enhancing high-end, private gardens and estates, ensuring that the landscape reflects the sophistication and elegance of the property. This role involves expert-level horticulture skills, a keen eye for design, and attention to detail, creating pristine, beautifully landscaped grounds that meet the high expectations of wealthy homeowners or estates.

You can apply online through our website by submitting your resume and completing the registration form. Our team will review your application and contact you if you’re a match for current or future openings. Explore our current opportunities and submit your application and resume. There’s no need to email or call to let us know you’re interested.

Looking for Professional Staffing?

We provide expert household and professional staffing solutions tailored to your needs.

We place candidates in high-end households across roles such as:

  • Nannies & Governesses
  • Housekeepers & Laundresses
  • Private Chefs & Cooks
  • Estate Managers
  • Personal Assistants
  • Chauffeurs
  • Butlers & House Managers
  • And more

No. Our services are completely free for candidates. We are paid by the client once you are successfully placed.

Candidates must have:

  • A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in private households
  • Excellent references
  • Legal authorization to work in the country
  • Clean background (subject to verification)
  • A professional and polished demeanor

Some roles may also require:

  • Driver’s license
  • CPR/First Aid certification
  • Special training or degrees (e.g., culinary, childcare)
  • Newborn Care Specialist Certification

Each candidate has at least two interviews with our team. We also check at three professional childcare references to verify your employment and conduct an online and social media screen before you are presented to a family.

Once you’ve received an offer of employment, you’ll undergo a thorough background check in compliance with applicable laws:

  • Criminal Background Investigation
  • DMV Driving Record
  • Social Security Number Verification
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Civil Restraining Orders
  • National Wants and Warrants
  • Education Verification
  • TrustLine Verification (California)

Our process includes:

  • A phone or video screening
  • An in-depth interview with our team
  • Reference checks
  • Background checks (if moving forward)

After that, we introduce you to suitable clients for interviews or trials.

Yes! We provide coaching and guidance so you can present yourself professionally, highlight your strengths, and feel confident during interviews.

Absolutely. We take your preferences into account regarding location, salary, schedule, family size, and more to match you with roles that fit your lifestyle and goals.

We place candidates in both live-in and live-out roles. You can specify your preference during your registration.

Salaries vary based on role, experience, and location, but we work with top-tier households offering competitive pay, benefits, and long-term career opportunities.

Yes, we offer a mix of full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions. Just let us know what you’re looking for.

Yes—we care about your long-term success. We follow up after placement and are available if you need guidance or support at any point.

Even if there isn’t an immediate match, we keep your profile active and may reach out as new opportunities arise. We recommend updating your availability and resume regularly.

Your resume is the first thing both our team at Athedah Household Staffing and a prospective family will see, so it’s important that your resume is clear and concise, and your experience and qualifications are shown in the best light.

To ensure your candidacy is considered as quickly as possible, your resume should:

  • List all relevant positions worked, in chronological order from most recent to least recent
  • Include start- and end-dates (month and year) for each position
  • Provide individual listings for each full-time/part-time, long-term position (no blanket positions, e.g., “Nanny for multiple families, 2014-2019”)
  • Include the ages of the children at the start of the position
  • Describe the nature of the role (full-time, part-time, on-call, summer only, and so on)
  • Provide details about the job duties and responsibilities
  • List your reason for leaving the role
  • Explain any gaps in employment
  • A separate section at the bottom of the resume for “Other Professional
  • Experience, if applicable

It depends on the current market and season as well as your location, experience, and qualifications. There is no set timeline for any given applicant. Every placement is different, and every candidate has their own unique skill set. Some applicants will find a job within a few weeks of applying while others may never find the perfect job.

Being engaged, prompt, and professional throughout your application process greatly improves your likelihood of being offered a position.

If you upload a resume that does not contain the information above when applying to a position, we will be unable to move forward with your candidacy.

Sorry, but no. It’s important for us to gather as much information about our candidates as we can before introducing them to families. So we’re going to need to speak to your references first. And if you sent in a letter of recommendation or diploma, we’ll verify that as well.

While we know it’s a lot of work, raising your own children is not considered professional childcare experience. Working in another family’s home and following their rules and family philosophy is a skill that can only be learned on the job. The families we work with are looking for candidates who already possess that professional experience.

  • Professionalism
  • Extended full- or part-time experience
  • Proven ability to commit to a long-term position (if seeking such a position)
  • Passion for working and/or educating children
  • Strong resume
  • Excellent professional references
  • Prompt, polite, and grammatically correct communication skills
  • Organized and “tech savvy”
  • Unique life/traveling experiences
  • Hobbies, talents, volunteerism, sports, and so on

Candidates with Bachelor’s degree or higher strongly preferred

Our team reviews applications for each specific job to verify candidates have extensive experience applicable to the position. Due to the high volume of applications and jobs, we are unable to provide an update for each position you applied for. If your qualifications match the current needs of the families, then our team will be in touch with you directly to discuss the next steps.

Yes. All candidates sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to ensure client privacy is always respected.

Yes. Once you’re selected as a finalist for a position, we’ll run a full background check, including criminal history, SSN verification, and sometimes credit or driving records (depending on the role).

Yes! Once you’re registered with us, we’ll consider you for any role you’re qualified for, and we’ll discuss each opportunity before submitting your profile to any client.

We’re here to support you. If something isn’t working, you can contact us confidentially. We’ll mediate, offer coaching, or begin a discreet transition process if needed.

Our nannies must make at least a one-year commitment to any family they meet through our agency.

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Think you’re a fit?

Submit your application, resume, certifications, and references through our Candidate Application Form or contact us at info@athedahhouseholdstaffing.com. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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