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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES The Katie Facey Agency is pleased to offer an extensive schedule of professional placement options for your home and lifestyle. Please visit our individual placement pages below for more information. Professional Childcare Baby Nurse Governess Mother's Helper Professional Nanny Home & Estate Management Chauffeur Chef Couple Estate Manager/Major Domo Gardener Gentleman's Gentleman House Manager Housekeeper/Houseman Lady's Maid Laundress Personal Assistant Social Secretary Baby Nurse Position Description © Click here to meet our featured Baby Nurse A Baby Nurse defined... A Baby Nurse is an experienced trained infant/newborn specialist who comes into your home in the first What type of Baby Nurse candidates do you represent? Without hesitation, we can say with we represent the finest Baby Nurse's in the industry. We strongly Why should I retain the services of a Baby Nurse? Having a Baby Nurse is indeed a luxury. A Baby Nurse will provide top-quality care for your baby during
his/her first few weeks or months of life and enable you to rest after delivery. In addition, our Baby Nurses can train
your baby to be sleeping through the night between two-and-one-half to three months of age and will enable you to get the rest
you will need to care for your infant upon your Baby Nurses departure. What are the duties of a Baby Nurse? The predominant role of a Baby Nurse is to provide care for the baby during the post-delivery recovery period and initiate a schedule for your baby which you can continue upon the Baby Nurse's departure from your home. In addition, your personal Baby Nurse will act as a teacher and coach to both you and your spouse during this new and exciting time. Your Baby Nurse will handle all duties associated with your new infant's care including but not limited to:
In general, your Baby Nurse can be waiting for you and your new arrival upon the homecoming from the hospital, or can accompany
you from the hospital, it's up to you. Many clients choose to have their Baby Nurse come to their home one to two days before mother and baby arrive
in order to get the nursery and home in order for the homecoming. Once the baby arrives, your Baby Nurse will work with you to establish your expectations and routine. When should I reserve my dates for a Baby Nurse? We represent the most "in-demand" Baby Nurses in the industry with years of experience and the highest recommendations.
In general, they are usually booked three to six months in advance of your due date, though, don't let this prevent you from contacting us! How long should I retain Baby Nurse services for? The duration of the Baby Nurses time in your home will be your decision. We suggest a minimum of ten days in order for you and your baby
to receive the optimum benefit of a Baby Nurse stay. Though the average is 14-180 days, we have seen Baby Nurses in homes for up to a year or more! What are the daily fees of your Baby Nurses? It is important to understand that individual Baby Nurses set their own daily rate schedule. In general, our Baby Nurses charge $350.00 + per day for a single baby and for multiples, the rate is higher depending on the needs of the client. Are Baby Nurses really nurses? In general, no. Some Baby Nurses may get their start as a maternity nurse, but are usually not nurses from a hospital setting.
However, many of our Baby Nurses have extensive medical backgrounds and bring their expertise in the field. All Baby Nurses are highly trained, What if our baby has special needs or is on a monitor? Because of the wide range in background of our Baby Nurses, most have experience with multiples, breathing machines, special needs and high-risk pregnancies. We will conduct a search for a Baby Nurse based on your specific needs. How do I go about retaining the services of a Baby Nurse? Unless the Baby Nurse lives locally, the client is monetarily responsible for the round-trip transportation to and from your home (many clients choose to utilize their "Frequent Flyer" miles for this ticket). The client will provide all meals and beverages during the Baby Nurse's stay in your home.
Governess Position Description © A Governess defined... A Governess is an experienced professional childcare provider with a formal educational background who works in a private home or estate on a full or part-time basis providing exceptional care and education to children of the residence. In addition, most all Governesses are live-in employees who live in private quarters in the home or on the estate. What type of training does a Governess have? A Governess placed by the Katie Facey Agency has a minimum of three years of experience as a Governess or Nanny and in addition, has a B.A. (or it's equivalent if from overseas) in Education and his/her teaching certification. A Governess is indeed a teacher who has chosen to provide an educational experience in a private home setting to one family rather than conduct instruction to a large class of students. Lastly, many of our Governesses have their Masters degrees. What type of client would be in need of services of a Governess? Typically, a client in need of a Governess would be a family who is does a great deal of traveling and cannot be tied down to a particular school schedule on a yearly basis and it interferes with holiday's and obligations abroad. A Governess also may be hired by a family in which both parents do an extensive amount of traveling without the children and would like one permanent caregiver on a full-time basis who will be responsible for all aspects of the children's care and education. Of course, this is not a requirement for all client's who utilize the services of a Governess. Those client's who wish to provide a formal upbringing for their children would also consider the services of a Governess. What are the duties of a Governess? The day-to-day responsibilities of a Governess are very similar to those of a Professional Nanny though, the difference between the two vary as a Governess also acts as a teacher and plans, facilitates and conducts a school schedule in the home in place of the children attending outside schooling OR works in coordination
What is the age range of a Governess? Due to the fact that a Governess placed by The Katie Facey Agency must have their B.A. degree in addition to a minimum of three years of Governess or Professional Nanny experience, this means the minimum age of a Governess would be age 25. In addition, if the candidate has their Masters degree, the minimum age of the candidate would be 27-28. Once a candidate possesses these minimum qualifications, the age range will vary. What is the salary range of a Governess? Salary range will depend on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. In general, a Governess will be compensated $52,000-80,000 per year prior to taxes. Mother's Helper Position Description© Mother's Helper defined... A Mother's Helper is a childcare provider who works in a private home on a full or part-time basis providing assistance to a stay-at-home parent or parent Please compare a Mother's Helper to a Nanny... A Nanny is an experienced full-charge childcare provider who manages the full-time weekly care of infants and young children without the assistance of a stay-at-home parent. A Mother's Helper has a minimum of three years of childcare experience in an area such as teaching or daycare experience or baby-sitting. A Mother's Helper can manage the children alone without the presence of a parent with no problem, but it is recommended that you hire a Nanny if you are seeking longer hours with independent care. Mother's Helper's work exclusively for stay-at-home parents and are literally the "second set of hands" and the parents right-hand person for assistance in all childcare duties and responsibilities. What are the duties of a Mother's Helper? A Mother's Helper is indeed a representation of it's title: a person to assist you with your day-to-day life with young children.
What is the age range of a Mother's Helper? A Mother's Helper placed by The Katie Facey Agency will generally be anywhere from 18-25 (this can vary). As we only place experienced Nannies with a minimum of three years professional in-home nanny experience, a candidate may elect to spend three years as a Mother's Helper prior to being placed in a home as a full-charge Nanny. What is the salary range of a Mother's Helper? Please contact us to discuss salary ranges for this position as the going rate will greatly vary per geographic location Professional Nanny Position Description© A Professional Nanny defined... A Nanny is a professional childcare provider who works in a private home on a full or part-time basis providing top quality care to infants and children. What are the duties of a Professional Nanny? A good, seasoned Nanny will always be, "one-step ahead" of the parents. Meaning, for example, she will not let you come home from work to find an empty milk container and she won't forget that today is library day at school. She won't forget to remind you to sign the permission slip for the field trip on Friday. First and foremost, the main responsibilities of a Nanny are to provide care in a loving and safe environment for your children. Duties include but are not limited to:
What is the salary range of your Professional Nannies? Salary range will depend on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. For a full-time position, expect to compensate a Nanny $750.00-1,500.00 weekly, before taxes; salary range will vary with each candidate. Why do you state that your nannies salaries start at a minimum of $750.00 -800.00 salary per week when other agencies I've called say that the "going rate" is $500 .00 and up? The answer to this question is quite simple: We place only professional career, childcare professionals who have a In addition, we've seen time and time again when clients elect to hire a nanny based on a low salary, the chances for long-term placement success are quite slim as the nanny will always be "looking" for a new placement with a higher salary. It's a better and safer investment for your family to find a candidate at a competitive salary who has a history of long-term success with previous families. Chauffeur Position Description© A Chauffeur defined... A Chauffeur is a domestic professional who serves as a personal transporter to his principle to all daily activities and events. A Chauffeur also handles all care and conditioning of each vehicle in the fleet. Because of the close interaction between a Chauffeur and their principle, they are a highly trusted member of the household staff whose discretion is a must. What qualifications does a Chauffeur have?
In what type of residence would be in need of Chauffeur services? A client who employs a Chauffeur will generally be one of either professional or social stature who lives a formal lifestyle. A Chauffeur is responsible for all private transportation of his employer to all professional or social engagements. A Chauffeur provides the most elite level of "Silver Service." What are the duties of a Chauffeur?
What is the salary range of a Chauffeur? Salary range is dependent on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. In general, a Chauffeur is compensated $50,000-75,000 annually (prior to taxes) plus full benefits. Chef Position Description© Chef defined... A Chef is a domestic professional who is hired by a client to prepare and serve fine culinary cuisine, prepare menus and assist with social events or engagements in the home or estate. Many chef's placed by the Katie Facey Agency have degrees in the culinary arts from some of the most prestigious training institutions worldwide. What qualifications does a Chef have?
What type of residence would be in need of Chef services? A client in need of a Chef can vary from a single executive with no time to prepare their meals to a client in a grand estate who does a large amount of entertaining or who prefers only the most discriminating cuisine. Indeed, employing a Chef is a luxury and a client who recognizes this will most benefit from a highly trained Chef. Whether you desire a full-time Chef to prepare all meals or a part-time Chef to only prepare dinner, we can assist you in locating an ideal Chef for your residence or estate. What are the duties of a Chef?
What is the salary range of a Chef? Salary range will depend on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. In general, a Chef will be compensated $40-60 per hour plus benefits. Couple Position Description© A Couple defined... A couple is a domestic professional husband and wife team who live on an estate and manage the day-to-day operations by completing designated responsibilities between the two. There are generally two groups of couples: management couples and domestic couples. Management Couples serve in the role of a Estate/Household Manager/Chef and domestic couples serve as a Houseman/Gardener and Nanny/Housekeeper/Cook |(or any combination). Salary will be contingent on which role the Couple serves and their formal training background. What qualifications does a Couple have?
What type of residence is most suited for the services of a Couple? A client choosing to employ a Couple in general owns a large home or estate and though may not need a fully staffed home, requires daily assistance in managing and maintaining the residence. Because Couple's almost always "live-in", it is necessary for the client to have private living quarters such as a separate guest house/carriage house, separate floor or private wing on the property for the Couple to reside in. What are the duties of a Couple?
What is the salary range for a Couple? Salary range is dependant on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. In general, Couple's are compensated $85,000-120,000 annually (prior to taxes) plus full benefits. Estate Manager Position Description© An Estate Manager defined... An Estate Manager, also known as a Major Domo, is a domestic professional who operates and manages one or more large estates on a daily basis. In addition, an Estate Manager may have been formally trained and may have previously held the position of House Manager prior to becoming an Estate Manager. Management experience is required as is a vast knowledge of household responsibilities, etiquette and protocol. What qualifications does an Estate Manager have?
What type of client would be in need of estate management services? A client in need of an Estate Manager would be one who owns one or more large estates, generally 10,000 square feet and above. In addition, the residence is usually equipped with other staff which may include one or more of the following: a Housekeeper or team of Housekeepers, a Nanny or Governess, a Personal Assistant, Chef, Couple, Gardener, Chauffer or Butler. What are the duties of an Estate Manager?
What is the salary range of an Estate Manager? Salary range will depend on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. In general, an Estate Manager will be compensated $85,000-180,000 annually (prior to taxes) plus full benefits. Gardener Position Description© A Gardener/Groundskeeper defined... A Gardener or Groundskeeper, is a domestic professional responsible for the care and maintenance of all gardens, yards and walkways on the estate. What qualifications does a Gardener/Groundskeeper have?
What type of residence would need the services of a Gardener/Groundskeeper? A Gardener/Groundskeeper is generally employed by a gentleman and lady with a large home or estate with extensive land, gardens, trees, shrubbery, flowers and plants. The daily care and maintenance are quite extensive and depending on the size of the estate, will require hours of weekly care. What are the duties of a Gardener/Groundskeeper?
What is the salary range of a Gardener/Groundskeeper? Salary range is dependant on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. In general, a Gardener/Groundskeeper is compensated $30-65 hourly (prior to taxes) plus full benefits. Gentleman's Gentleman Position Description© A Gentleman's Gentleman defined... A Gentleman's Gentleman, also known as a Valet, is a domestic professional who serves as a professional companion to his employer, usually a single gentleman executive. A Gentleman's Gentleman handles all the intimate details of this employer's lifestyle ranging from making appointments to preparing meals to conducting the daily graces. A Gentleman's Gentleman is a highly trusted and discreet member of the household staff. What qualifications does a Gentleman's Gentleman have?
What type of client retains the services of a Gentleman's Gentleman? A client choosing to employ a Gentleman's Gentleman will generally be one of either professional or social stature who lives a formal lifestyle. A Gentleman's Gentleman accompanies his employer on all professional trips or leisurely holiday's and provides the most elite level of "Silver Service." What are the duties of a Gentleman's Gentleman?
What is the salary range of a Gentleman's Gentleman? Salary range is dependant on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. In general, a Gentleman's Gentleman is compensated $65,000-100,000 annually (prior to taxes) plus full benefits. House Manager Position Description© A House Manager defined... A House Manager is a domestic professional who oversees and manages one or more residences for their principle on a full-time daily basis. A House Manager generally will work in a semi-formal, formal or highly staffed home. What qualifications does a House Manager have?
What type of residence would be in need of house management services? A client in need of a House Manager would be one with a large home or estate, generally 10,000 square feet or above. In addition, a House Manager is best suited in an environment where the client is extremely busy with either professional, social, charitable or travel commitments and does not have a schedule that permits running a large scale home and overseeing it's care on a daily basis. The client may also have second or third homes that require daily professional supervision and maintenance in which the House Manager may assist with. What are the duties of a House Manager? A House Manager is indeed what their title describes: one who manages a home. Their duties include but are not limited to:
What is the salary range of House Manager? Salary range will depend on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. In general, a House Manager will be compensated $60,000-85,000 per year prior to taxes, plus benefits. Housekeeper/Houseman Position Description© A Housekeeper or her gentleman counterpart, a Houseman, is a domestic professional who handles the total cleaning of a home or estate. What qualifications does a Housekeeper/Houseman have?
What type of residence would be in need of housekeeping services? A client in need of a Housekeeper may have a casual, semi-formal or formal residence. All residences are in need of housekeeping, therefore, it varies. The size, contents and style of your home will be influential in deciding what type of housekeeper and schedule you are in need of. A client with a large, grand home will need a full-time Housekeeper with extensive experience cleaning large homes of a grand scale and who is familiar with fine textiles and their care. On the other hand, a client who has an average size home but lacks the time to care for it, would need a part-time Housekeeper who can conduct basic cleaning and organization. If you are questioning which type of Housekeeper your home requires, we are most happy to speak with you in order to properly assess the needs of your residence. What are the duties of a Housekeeper/Houseman? Duties include but are not limited to:
What is the salary range of a Housekeeper/Houseman? Salary range will depend on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. In general, a Housekeeper/Houseman will be compensated $20-35 per hour plus benefits. Lady's Maid Position Description© A Lady's Maid defined... A Lady's Maid is a domestic professional who serves as a "lady-in-waiting" so to speak to her female employer. A Lady's Maid serves as a personal maid to the lady of the house and accommodates her personal needs and service. A Lady's Maid is similar to her male counterpart, a Gentleman's Gentleman. What qualifications does a Lady's Maid have?
In what type of residence are the services of a Lady's Maid required? A client in need of a Lady's Maid would be one who led a very busy lifestyle with social and professional engagements. A Lady's Maid often is of great assistance to a client who participates in many charitable and social activities and requires extensive wardrobe and lifestyle assistance. What are the duties of a Lady's Maid?
What is the salary range of a Lady's Maid? Salary range is dependant on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. In general, a Lady's Maid is compensated $45,000-65,000 annually (prior to taxes) plus full benefits. Laundress Position Description© A Laundress defined... A Laundress is a domestic professional who is responsible for the complete cleaning, care and maintenance of all garments and fine fabrics of the residence. A Laundress may work either full or part-time depending on the amount of garments needing daily attention. What qualifications does a Laundress have?
What type of residence would be in need of Laundress services? A client in need of a Laundress would be one who owned an extensive wardrobe of fine clothing and whose home contained fine linens and decor (usually made of fine textures and materials) which required daily care and maintenance. What are the duties of a Laundress?
What is the salary range of a Laundress? Salary range is dependant on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. In general, a Laundress is compensated $20-35 per hour (prior to taxes) plus full benefits. Personal Assistant Description© A Personal Assistant defined... A Personal Assistant is a domestic professional who acts as a "life-organizer" to their employer. They manage and oversee everything from making travel arrangements to overseeing the planning of a social event in the home to picking up dry-cleaning. What professional qualifications does a Personal Assistant have?
What type of client needs Personal Assistant services? In general, Personal Assistants are employed for individuals who live extremely busy lives and have a time-consuming, executive career or own their own business. Or, a Personal Assistant may be hired to work in a large home or estate handling the day-to-day "office" operations so to speak. A seasoned Personal Assistant will always been one-step ahead of their employer, taking care of all of life's little details that busy professionals do not have time to manage. Personal Assistants work with and communicate with all members of their employers personal office and domestic staff. When an employer finds a treasured Personal Assistant or P.A.'s as they are called, they become treasured assets to an efficiently run team. What are the duties of a Personal Assistant?
What is the salary range of a Personal Assistant? Salary range will depend on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. In general, a Personal Assistant will be compensated $25.00-45.00 per hour prior to taxes, plus benefits. Social Secretary Description© A Social Secretary defined... A Social Secretary is a domestic professional who organizes and handles the personal details of a client's life and residence. A Social Secretary is very similar to a Personal Assistant and the two can be compared quite easily. What qualifications does a Social Secretary have?
What type of client would need the services of a Social Secretary? In general, Social Secretaries are employed by clients who live extremely busy lives and have a time-consuming professional and social obligations. A Social Secretary may be hired to serve in a large home or estate handling the day-to-day "office" operations so to speak. A seasoned Social Secretary will always been one-step ahead of their employer, taking care of all of life's little details that busy professionals do not have time to manage. Social Secretaries work with and communicate with all members of the residence's domestic staff. When an employer finds a treasured Social Secretary they become a treasured asset to an efficiently run team. What are the duties of a Social Secretary?
What is the salary range of a Social Secretary? Salary range is dependant on a number of circumstances not limited to but including:
Our candidate salaries do not depend on live-in or live-out scenarios. In general, a Social Secretary is compensated $30-50 per hour (prior to taxes) plus full benefits. |