The posting
Full-Time Hybrid Nanny / Family Assistant / Household Manager (Newborn Care) — Paducah, KY
Position Details:
- Location: Paducah, KY (Western Kentucky — relocation candidates welcome; live-in accommodations provided)
- Position Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Hybrid Role
- Living Arrangement: Live-In preferred; family is open to Live-Out for the right local candidate. Live-in candidates receive private accommodations — [confirm: private bedroom/bath? separate quarters? meals included?]
- Compensation: $20–27/hr DOE
- Pay Structure: Legal, on-the-books pay — W-2 household employment (hourly, per IRS regulations for private household employees)
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week, every week — guaranteed regardless of the family's plans
- Schedule: [confirm days/hours — flag any evening, overnight (newborn), or weekend expectations for a live-in role]
- Start Date: Anticipated February 2027
- Children: Three girls, ages 5, 4, and 2, with a baby girl on the way
- Pets: Small dog and cat
- Benefits: To be discussed
Position Overview:
Hello, Nanny!®, a boutique nanny agency, is actively seeking an experienced, adaptable, and highly organized professional for a wonderful family in Paducah, KY. This family of three young daughters is expecting a baby girl, and this is a rare hybrid opportunity combining hands-on childcare — including newborn care — with family assistant and household management responsibilities, all with 40 guaranteed hours and legal, on-the-books pay. The household is professionally managed and well-organized: the search is being coordinated by the family's chief of staff, and the right candidate will step into a structured, supportive environment where their role is clearly defined and genuinely valued. Live-in accommodations make this an excellent fit for a career household professional seeking a stable, long-term position — including candidates open to relocating ahead of a February 2027 start.
Key Responsibilities:
Childcare & Newborn Care
- Provide attentive, nurturing care for the family's three daughters (ages 5, 4, and 2) and their newborn daughter upon arrival, including feeding support, sleep routines, nursery organization, and developmental activities
- Establish and maintain age-appropriate routines, activities, and enrichment
- Children's laundry, meal/bottle prep, and tidying of children's spaces
- Comfortable in a home with a small dog and cat
Family Assistant
- Errands, household shopping, and returns
- Family calendar and appointment coordination
- [confirm additional duties — school runs, travel support, etc.]
Household Management
- Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the home
- Vendor scheduling and coordination
- Household organization, inventory, and supply management
- [confirm scope — meal prep for family? housekeeping expectations vs. cleaning staff?]
The Ideal Candidate:
- Minimum of 3 years of professional childcare / household experience (agency requirement)
- Newborn care experience strongly preferred; NCS training or certification a plus
- Experience caring for multiple young children at once
- Comfortable in a hybrid role — flexible, proactive, and able to shift between childcare and household duties seamlessly
- Open to a live-in arrangement (or local to Western Kentucky)
- Comfortable with pets (small dog and cat)
- Up-to-date CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to update)
- Punctual, mature, discreet, and consistently reliable
- Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- No criminal history; must be willing to complete comprehensive background and reference checks
- Complete proficiency in the English language
- Minimum of 3 impeccable childcare/household references
- Non-smoker
Hello, Nanny!® is a boutique nanny placement and household staffing agency. All candidates are thoroughly vetted, including background checks, reference verification, DMV audits, and social media reviews. We proudly support legal, W-2 household employment.



