Domestic Affairs

Cathy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:50:31 +0000

Great Part-Time Nanny position AVAILABLE NOW! Santa Monica area. Educated nanny needed for working mom with three school-age kids. Firm, yet loving person who is very organized and can follow a daily schedule of school pick-ups and after-school activities. Be able to set limits, keep the kids on track, foster self-reliance and set a good example. Active person who enjoys playing sports, bike riding, etc. Must drive and have a reliable car with three seat belts in the back! Call or e-mail today!

New Jobs for the New Year!

Cathy — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:05:53 +0000

HOUSEKEEPER/SIMPLE COOK position in Malibu. Busy household of five needs someone who is super-organized with the housekeeping, great at laundry, and who can prepare a simple dinner. The three children are in school and the mom does the driving for school pick-ups and after-school activities. The job is 40 hours/week…..approximately 12-6pm, and some nights stay later if the parents want to go out.

Working parents looking for the BEST NANNY for their 6-month old baby! Live-in position, GUEST HOUSE available, college educated, early childhood education or child development classes required. Knowledge of developmental milestones, safety conscious, exercise good judgment, skilled in creative play and so much more!

HOUSEKEEPER LIVE-OUT from the Philippines needed for a family in Brentwood. Busy working mom needs someone 3 DAYS/WEEK to do the housekeeping, who is good at laundry, folding and putting clothes away neatly, who takes pride in their job. Be able to set the table and get dinner started, prepare a salad, or chop vegetables, etc. Her 90-year old mother lives with the family, so you must be kind and caring.

LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER in MANHATTAN BEACH

Cathy — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:45:20 +0000

Professional housekeeper needed 3 days/week in Manhattan Beach. Someone who really enjoys cleaning, has experience in a large home and is very organized. They want someone who knows how to fold clothes, put them away neatly, organize drawers, linen closets, … Continue reading →

2 LIVE-OUT NANNY POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN PACIFIC PALISADES!

Cathy — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:55:21 +0000

Two jobs are available now for an American nanny to help with language development, creative play, and preschool activities. Both families live in the Highlands and have consistent schedules. College degree, child development, or early childhood education is a plus! Both families each have one preschool aged child. The schedule is Monday through Friday. If you meet the qualifications required, please call or fill out an on-line application today! They will work with your schedule…….finding the right person is most important!

LIVE-IN NANNY IN Pacific Palisades

Cathy — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:40:34 +0000

Great job for a live-in nanny who drives! This family is looking for someone to work with the mom, mainly taking care of their 6-month old baby and occasionally driving two school-age boys to after school activities. The childcare is divided between you and mom. There is a housekeeper a few days/week, so you will only be responsible for all child-related duties, including the laundry and meals for the kids. Speak great English and take pride in your appearance. A casual uniform will be provided. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday. This position is available immediately!

NANNY LIVE-OUT IN SANTA MONICA

Cathy — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:32:47 +0000

Great job for a young, active nanny to take care of three school-age children, 5, 7 and 9 years old. Both parents work, so they are totally depending on you! There is a car available on the job and they have a full-time housekeeper. Light housekeeping, simple cooking and some errands are part of the job. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 1-9pm, sometimes a little later. Travel twice/year with the family on a ski holiday over Christmas vacation and to the east coast for a few weeks in the summer. Position is available immediately!

PART-TIME AFTERNOON NANNY position in SILVER LAKE

Cathy — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:25:42 +0000

This family is looking for a fun, active, big sister type of nanny with a good DMV and a reliable car. Work from 2-7pm Monday through Friday and take care of two children, one and three years old. Take the … Continue reading →

HIGH PROFILE FAMILY is in need of a LIVE-IN NANNY~

Cathy — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:28:52 +0000

If you are an experienced nanny with exceptional qualifications and references, please send us your resume. You should be devoted and dedicated to the needs of the family. Education is a plus, or some knowledge of child development. Enjoy reading, be creative, have a happy, positive disposition, good energy, and love your job. The schedule varies and your days off will be weekdays. If you are a person with no ties of your own, this is the perfect job. The family is amazing……respectful and considerate. Travel first class, live in a fabulous home, and take care of one beautiful baby. SALARY is open.

Domestic Couple Position in Beverly Hills

Cathy — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:46:09 +0000

Excellent job available for an experienced couple. Must have a minimum of 5-years working as a couple. Full-charge housekeeping required, maintain outdoor living spaces, cook for a family of three, be able to serve for entertaining, take care of two large dogs, be available to have some flexibility on your schedule when the family travels. Casual household. 10,000 sq ft home on a large property. Separate guest house.

Fantastic Live-in Nanny job available in Malibu~

Cathy — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:31:42 +0000

Take care of one beautiful 3-month old baby, 5 days/week. Fabulous home on the beach, great family to work for. Excellent infant experience and impeccable references required. SALARY up to $65K depending of your experience.

Housekeeper in Santa Barbara

Cathy — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:28:23 +0000

Great job for a professional live-in housekeeper. Work for a wonderful woman with high expectations. Separate guest house available. Take pride in your work and your presentation. Be proficient at laundry and ironing, take care of two small dogs, drive, cook and do errands. Must know how to prepare tasty, healthy meals and be aware of food safety.
Schedule is Monday 8am-Saturday 8am. SALARY up to $1,000/week depending on your experience.

NANNY LIVE-OUT in Bel Air

Cathy — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:39:50 +0000

Great nanny job available to take care of 2-year old twins. If you are an experienced American nanny with great skills in stimulating growth and development for two active toddlers, this is the job for you! Know how to engage in creative play, set limits, and inspire learning. Easy-going personality to get along well with mom, young and energetic to keep up with the twins. Hours are approximately 8:30-5:30. Schedule is Monday through Friday.

New York Times article on Domestic Workers Bill of Rights…..

Cathy — Tue, 10 May 2011 21:09:53 +0000

http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/26/the-nannies-norma-rae/?scp=1&sq=the%20nannies%27%20norma%20rae&st=cse

Houseman/Personal Assistant

Cathy — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:20:52 +0000

Temporary summer position available working for a family from Saudi Arabia. Must be computer savvy with an excellent driving record, flexible to work long or late hours, as required. Responsibilities include driving, errands, shopping, organizing flight reservations, arranging transport of cargo and personal items, errands, and occasionally driving older children to various events and social functions. Must be respectful and sensitive to cultural differences. Apply online @ www.domesticaffairs.com or e-mail your resume to cathy@domesticaffairs.com

Nanny Live-In in Brentwood

Cathy — Tue, 03 May 2011 22:28:16 +0000
Wonderful family with one baby and one toddler needs a long term live-in nanny. Beautiful home, some travel required. Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday. Light housekeeping, some errands, occasional simple meals required. Guest bedroom and bath are in a separate … Continue reading →

Nanny Live-Out in Pacific Palisades

Cathy — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:40:58 +0000

Great position for an upbeat, energetic, educated American nanny to take care of one active 4-year old. The schedule is Monday through Friday, usually 45 hours/week, with flexibility to work longer hours when parents travel. Enjoy organizing projects and running errands. All child-related duties including light housekeeping and meal preparation. Possess patience, a strong sense of self, and a great love for children.

Housekeeper Live-Out in Pacific Palisades

Cathy — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:58:15 +0000
SALARY up to $60K. Large home and a busy household, looking for a young, energetic housekeeper, who is very organized with excellent references. Schedule is Monday-Friday. You must be able to TRAVEL with the family to the East Coast for … Continue reading →

Live-In Weekend Nanny

Cathy — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:43:49 +0000

3-day/week job with full-time salary! Young, college educated nanny needed for a busy, staffed household in Bel Air. Teaching experience is a plus. References and impeccable background check required. Apply online or call today!

Housekeeper Part-time in Bel Air

Cathy — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:59:08 +0000
Single Dad with one child needs a morning housekeeper, who drives and speaks excellent English. The hours are from 6:30am-12:00pm, Monday through Friday. There is a car available on the job to drive the child to and from school. You … Continue reading →

Housekeeper/Nanny Live-Out in Pacific Palisades

Cathy — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:54:31 +0000
Housekeeping in the morning, childcare in the afternoons. Great job for a self-motivated, super-responsible person. There are two working parents and two school-age children. Clean the house, go to the market, pick the children up from school, take them to … Continue reading →

Housekeeper/Childcare Live-Out in Santa Monica

Cathy — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:10:31 +0000

This family is looking for an experienced housekeeper, who has worked in a large home, and is available to work three days during the week, plus weekends. The schedule is 5 days/week, including Saturday from 11am-9pm and Sunday from 12:00-7pm. There is a nanny to take care of three school-age children during the week. On the weekends, the job is childcare and light housekeeping. You must drive, occasionally do errands or pick up children after school. SALARY is commensurate with experience.

Bel Air couple is looking for a live-in housekeeper who speaks Tagalog

Cathy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:00:24 +0000

Beautiful accommodations – 2 bedroom suite w/ kitchen and dining area! Must be comfortable working with other staff. There is an upstairs maid and a laundress. You are responsible for the downstairs. Must like dogs!

Live-Out Housekeeping position available

Cathy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:59:59 +0000
Live-Out Housekeeping position available for someone with excellent references in fine homes. Monday-Friday from 10am-7pm, with some flexibility. Work with staff, occasional errands, help with the children on the nannies days off, simple cooking is a plus. Most important…….be available … Continue reading →

Manhattan Beach family needs a Live-Out Housekeeper 4 days/week from 9:00-5:00.

Cathy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:59:28 +0000

Mom is working full time. Must drive and have your own car to pick up kids from school and do occasional errands.

Just In! Live-out Housekeeper needed in Beverly Hills from 12:30-9:30pm.

Cathy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:59:04 +0000
European couple is looking for a proper housekeeper who has experience in fine homes. Must be very good at organizing closets and drawers, polishing silver, general cleaning and cooking. There is another housekeeper who does the laundry and ironing. Someone … Continue reading →

Housekeeper/Nanny/House Manager for a family in Beverly Hills

Cathy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:58:37 +0000
Live-in a few nights and go home a few nights. Must have experience in a large home, able to supervise outside vendors, do errands and occasionally pick up kids from school. Some travel, swimming a plus! Own room and bath … Continue reading →

Weekend Nanny wanted!

Cathy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:58:14 +0000

Great job for a young, energetic, college educated nanny who can live-in Friday through Sunday and be available to travel school and summer vacations. Must be a team player, work well with staff and other nannies, swim, be computer savvy, and like animals! Teaching experience a plus. Lots of experience in a busy, constantly changing environment. Kids are ages 4-15.

Live-in or live-out nanny needed for a couple in Westwood

Cathy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:57:35 +0000

Live-in or live-out nanny needed for a couple in Westwood who are expecting their first baby. You must have experience working in a large home and be willing to help on the housekeeper’s days off. If you live-out, be flexible to stay late or stay overnight and babysit two evenings/week. Simple cooking, driving and some errands. Schedule is Tues.-Sat. or Wed-Sun. Salary is open for the right person!

Live-in Housekeeper/Nanny position available in Beverly Hills

Cathy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:57:00 +0000

Mom is the best person to work for! Help with the kids when mom’s not around. Driving is not required. They would love someone to stay with the family for a long time!

*NEW* Working mom needs help three days/week, 6 hours/day

Cathy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:56:26 +0000

*NEW* Working mom needs help three days/week, 6 hours/day to take care of her 10-week old baby. Infant experience and CPR training required. Glendale/Pasadena area.

Experienced domestic couple needed!

Cathy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:54:53 +0000
Live-in a guest house in Beverly Hills. Primary duties include full housekeeping, laundry, pressing, polishing silver and cooking for two. Wash cars, maintain and organize garage, patio, pool area and garden, oversee outside vendors, take care of personal errands and … Continue reading →

Traveling Nanny Position Available!

Cathy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:54:14 +0000
TRAVEL the world with this family. Take care of one child 1-year old at homes around the world including Beverly Hills and Malibu. You must be mature, experienced in traveling with a family, and a team player. Child development education … Continue reading →

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

Cathy — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:32:24 +0000

This is so funny……of course, it’s written by kids!

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY?

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.

~Alan, age 10

HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.

~Derrick, age 8

WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?

Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.

~Lynette, age 8

WHEN IS IT OK TO KISS SOMEONE?

When they’re rich.

~Pam, age 7

The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn’t want to mess with that.

~Curt, age 7

IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?

It’s better for girls to be single, but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.

~Anita, age 9

HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN’T GET MARRIED?

There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn’t there?

~Kelvin, age 8

HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?

Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck.

~Ricky, age 10

Maintaining a Good Employee/Employer Relationship

Cathy — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:40:44 +0000

It’s always good to be reminded!

(reprinted with permission from Marta Perrone’s newletter)
Unprofessionalism & Crossing boundaries – refers to many things within an employment relationship such as:

a) Forming unnecessary opinions about personal, religious, and political views. These are subjects that should be kept private. It is also advisable to not be over-bearing on your personal choices in for example child-rearing. If a mother chooses to “not breastfeed”, this is a personal decision and completely up to the mother. Showing disdain to the mother will only make her feel bad and uncomfortable with her decision.

b) Gossiping about the family’s lifestyle to other household workers in the neighborhood. What your boss does in the house is private and should remain there. Telling others of your perception or observation, whether it is true of false is harmful and disrespectful. It truly isn’t your place as an employee to discuss the family’s activities unless the cause for concern is serious, in which case, you might consider leaving the job and notifying the authorities.

c) Taking advantage of your employer as it relates to time and responsibilities. If you are entrusted with a list of duties that you agree to perform for the salary provided, it is your job to fulfill every duty to the best of your ability and to arrive on time and work the hours agreed to. Employers are also capable of taking advantage and should realize that this could cause an employee to quit.

d) Forgetfulness and Lack of Attention to Details – It is not easy to remember everything that you must do, but that is why man invented “paper and pen” so that you could utilize both to record anything and everything necessary. I recommend that all employees form a “household working manual” describing everything that is required by the employer. This can be something that is updated on a regular basis. You can review this daily, weekly and even monthly as needed to stay on top of your job. A great way to be sure that no one is forgetting important details regarding employment, it is suggested that an employment agreement be in place.

e)Review Sessions are mandatory to be sure that problems and issues do not fester between the employer and employee. Decide on how often is best for you to sit down together and discuss anything that might be of concern. This is a great time to get a performance evaluation to ensure that everyone is happy.

f) Keeping an open line of communication staying on top of your responsibilities will help you maintain the job you worked so hard to get.

Happy New Year!!

Cathy — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:41:48 +0000

Welcome to Domestic Affairs’ new website! In this current format, we will now be able to give our clients a preview of some of the exceptional candidates now looking for jobs, as well as keep our applicants apprised of recent job postings as soon as they become available.

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