Do I Need a Family Assistant or Personal Assistant? Understanding the Difference

Families often begin with a simple statement: “I need help.” A family assistant typically supports family and household logistics such as errands, groceries, school schedules, children’s transportation, organization and household tasks. A personal assistant generally focuses more directly on the principal’s personal and administrative needs.

Hybrid roles can work, but hybrid does not mean unlimited. One person cannot realistically provide full-time childcare, manage an executive calendar, clean the entire home, cook every meal and oversee an estate at the same time.

You do not need to know the title before calling At Ease. Tell us what is consuming your time and where the household is getting stuck. We can help determine the role.