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Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Hybrid
Full-Time Hybrid Nanny / Family Assistant / Household Manager (Newborn Care) — Paducah, KY
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: $18–24/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
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.
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?]
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
