Family Assistant Placement, Thoughtfully Matched.

More ease in your everyday routine. Find a dedicated Family Assistant to help coordinate household details, family schedules, and the tasks that keep life moving.

Personalized care · Long-term placement · Nationwide service

FAMILY ASSISTANT POSITIONS WE PLACE

Find the right kind of support.

At Ease lists these two distinct positions on its Long-Term Solutions page. The right fit depends on whether your family needs household support, childcare, or both.

HOUSEHOLD PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Family Assistant

A household-support role that may include scheduling, errands, organization, travel preparation, and communication with household vendors. Duties depend on the family's needs.

HYBRID CHILDCARE SOLUTIONS

Nanny / Family Assistant

A combined position for families who need direct childcare together with agreed family-assistance responsibilities. The balance of duties is defined for each placement.

These are position titles, not a list of separate household tasks. The actual responsibilities determine the placement category under At Ease's Long-Term Client Service Agreement.

HOW A FAMILY ASSISTANT CAN HELP

Thoughtful support for everyday life.

These are examples of duties families may include in a Family Assistant position. The final job description is agreed with your household.

01

Family Calendars

Managing family calendars, scheduling appointments, and helping keep household routines organized.

02

Errands & Shopping

Running household errands, grocery shopping, returning packages, and assisting with everyday tasks.

03

Children's Activities

Coordinating children's schedules and activities, with transportation where included in the position.

04

Household Organization

Organizing household supplies, managing children's wardrobes, and maintaining household systems.

05

Travel Preparation

Helping families prepare for travel, including packing, planning, and related household arrangements.

06

Appointments & Vendors

Scheduling appointments, communicating with household vendors, and assisting with coordination.

Family Assistant responsibilities vary by household. Duties may include the services above depending on the family's needs and the agreed job description.

OUR APPROACH

A more considered way to find your nanny.

Personal guidance from the first conversation through offer discussions, with the family's hiring decisions always its own.

01

Tell Us What You Need

Share your household schedule, priorities, preferred responsibilities, and expectations.

02

Search & Screening

At Ease identifies potential candidates and performs preliminary screening appropriate to the role.

03

Interviews & Feedback

We coordinate introductions and interviews and help guide the conversation forward.

04

Offer & Next Steps

Your family selects the professional and agrees on employment terms directly with them.

Screening may include employment history, references, background or other checks where appropriate and legally permitted. Not every check is applicable to every candidate.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Good questions deserve clear answers.

Here are a few things families commonly want to understand before starting a long-term search.

What does a Family Assistant do?

A Family Assistant helps with everyday household and family needs. Depending on the position, responsibilities may include managing calendars, running errands, organizing household supplies, preparing for travel, and coordinating appointments. Duties are based on the family's needs.

What is the difference between a Family Assistant and a Nanny / Family Assistant?

A Family Assistant primarily supports household organization and family logistics. A Nanny / Family Assistant is a hybrid role that combines childcare with agreed family-assistance duties. At Ease can help determine which position fits your needs.

Can a Family Assistant help with childcare and transportation?

Some Family Assistant positions include coordinating children's activities, school schedules, and transportation. Direct childcare may require a hybrid Nanny / Family Assistant position. All duties should be agreed upon before hiring.

How does At Ease find and screen Family Assistant candidates?

At Ease discusses your household's needs, identifies potential candidates, coordinates interviews, and assists with feedback and offers. Preliminary screening may include employment history, references, and other position-appropriate checks where legally permitted. Screening depends on the role.

Who employs the Family Assistant?

For long-term direct-hire placements, your family is the employer. You select, hire, supervise, and pay the professional and handle the applicable employer responsibilities. At Ease assists with the placement process.

What happens if our Family Assistant leaves?

For qualifying long-term placements, At Ease provides one replacement search without an additional placement fee if the employee leaves during days 1–90. For departures during days 91–365, a 50% credit toward one replacement search may apply. Eligibility conditions apply under the Client Service Agreement. These benefits are not cash refunds.

How can we start hiring a Family Assistant?

Start by sharing your household's needs, preferred schedule, and the responsibilities you want the professional to handle. At Ease can help define the position and discuss the next steps. Submit a client inquiry.