The right placement begins with the right role.

A nanny, family assistant, and household manager may support the same household in very different ways. Oak & Ivy helps define the position so that families know what they are hiring for and professionals know what will be expected.

PROFESSIONAL NANNIES

Consistent care centered on the child.

Professional nannies provide attentive, developmentally appropriate care within the family’s home. Responsibilities may include routines, activities, transportation, meals, school support, children’s laundry, organization of child-related spaces, and clear communication with parents. Full-time and part-time placements are available.

FAMILY ASSISTANTS

Childcare combined with clearly defined family support.

A family assistant blends childcare with agreed responsibilities that help the household function smoothly. Depending on the position, this may include calendars, errands, meal preparation, organization, school logistics, travel preparation, and other family-related tasks. The role must be scoped carefully so expectations remain realistic.

HOUSEHOLD MANAGERS

Coordination for the day-to-day operation of the home.

Household managers focus on household systems and logistics. Responsibilities may include schedules, vendors, inventory, household organization, maintenance coordination, staff communication, travel preparation, and recurring operational needs. Some positions include limited childcare, but childcare is not necessarily the central responsibility.

NEWBORN CARE SPECIALISTS

Specialized support during the newborn stage.

Newborn care specialists provide focused support for newborn routines, feeding, soothing, sleep, overnight care, and the transition home. Placements may be short-term, overnight, round-the-clock, or structured around the family’s postpartum needs and the professional’s scope of practice.

TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL CARE

Professional support for a defined period.

Temporary placements may support a family during a leave, schedule change, school break, event, seasonal residence, transition, or other short-term need. The schedule, duration, duties, and urgency of the search determine the placement structure and fee.

TRAVEL AND OVERNIGHT PROFESSIONALS

Experienced support beyond the usual daily schedule.

Travel and overnight positions require clear expectations around schedules, sleeping arrangements, travel time, compensation, expenses, privacy, and changing responsibilities. Oak & Ivy helps families define these details before presenting an opportunity.

PRIVATE EDUCATORS

Individualized academic and developmental support.

Private educators may provide tutoring, enrichment, homeschool assistance, learning support, or customized educational care. The role should reflect the child’s learning needs, the family’s goals, and the professional credentials required.

ADDITIONAL HOUSEHOLD PROFESSIONALS

A customized search for needs that do not fit a standard title.

Some households need a blended or specialized role. Oak & Ivy can help determine whether the responsibilities belong within one sustainable position or should be divided among different professionals.

Two sides. One thoughtful process.

Every successful placement begins by understanding the needs, expectations, and goals on both sides.

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Family Assistants

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Household Managers

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Newborn Care Specialists

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Not sure which role fits your household?

You do not need to have the title or job description finalized before contacting Oak & Ivy. The placement process is designed to help clarify what kind of support will be realistic, competitive, and sustainable.

The right placement begins with the right role.

Consistent care centered on the child.

Childcare combined with clearly defined family support.

Coordination for the day-to-day operation of the home.

Specialized support during the newborn stage.

Professional support for a defined period.

Experienced support beyond the usual daily schedule.

Individualized academic and developmental support.

A customized search for needs that do not fit a standard title.

Two sides. One thoughtful process.

Not sure which role fits your household?

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