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Domestic Employment Jobs for Couples

Pavillion Agency Domestic Couple

Have you ever dreamed of working with your spouse or partner in a job you could do together? There are domestic opportunities that are perfect for couples who are skilled at working side-by-side and have complementary talents. Pavillion Agency works with many domestic couples who know how to make a household run smoothly and efficiently.

Category: Domestic Couples, Household Staffing

Housekeeping Interview Questions: What to Ask Before You Hire

Well-Prepared Nanny answering housekeeper interview questions

Bringing a new housekeeper into your home can feel overwhelming and cause some uncertainty in a household. But many of those feelings can be overcome by conducting a thorough interview so that you have a good understanding of who your new housekeeper is and the employee’s cleaning and communication styles.

Category: Housekeeping Services, Interview Tips

Working as a Male Nanny and How to Get Hired As One

kids sitting in a circle playing in the park with their male nanny

In the past, many people viewed nanny jobs as women’s work. But times are changing, and traditional gender roles aren’t what they used to be. Nannying can be a very rewarding career for both men and women who love children and want to make this world a better place for their growth and development.

Category: Manny, Nanny

What Is a Corporate Chef and How Can You Work as One?

corporate chef in a kitchen

If you love to cook and have excellent culinary skills, there are various career paths that you can pursue. For example, you could work at a restaurant, on a cruise ship, in a private home, or in a school. Another option is to become a corporate chef,

Category: Personal Chefs

How to Become a Newborn Care Specialist and Get Hired

mother handing off young baby to newborn care specialist

Taking care of a newborn baby takes a lot of energy, patience, and experience – all things that new parents may be struggling with when they first welcome a new bundle of joy into their lives. Fortunately, there are trained and caring professionals who specialize in newborn care and can lend a helping hand during those challenging early days.

Category: Experienced Childcare Services, Governess

How to Know When You Need a Housekeeper

housekeeper cleaning kitchen counter

When you look around your home, do you feel comfortable and at peace, or do you feel like everything is in disarray and causing you anxiety?

There comes a time in many people’s lives when the idea of hiring a housekeeper becomes a real and necessary reality.

Category: Household Staffing, Housekeeping Services

What Is a Horticulturist and How Does One Differ from a Groundskeeper?

female horticulturist tending to lettuce

If you love plants and working outside, there are various career paths that you can explore to pursue these passions. For example, you can work as a biologist, conservationist, landscaper, florist, groundskeeper or horticulturalist.

In this article, we are exploring what a horticulturalist does,

Category: Estate Manager, Household Staffing, Housekeeping Services

What Is a Groundskeeper, and What Do Groundskeepers Do?

stepping stones surrounded by flowers

Maintaining the exterior of a home and surrounding property takes a lot of time, effort, and specialized skills. Not everyone has the availability or desire to take care of these tasks, which is why groundskeepers are in high demand at individual residences and places of business.

Category: Estate Manager, Household Staffing, Housekeeping Services

Typical Duties of a Travel Nanny and How to Become One

Child Gazing At The Clouds With Her Nanny

When most people think about what the job of a nanny looks like, they envision days spent at home caring for children as they eat, sleep, play, and learn. But there is a unique type of nanny whose job is actually to travel with a family and take care of the kids on a vacation,

Category: Nanny

Defying Stereotypes: What a Female Butler Does and How to Become One

Pavillion Agency Private Chauffeur

When many people think of a butler, an image of an older man dressed in a formal suit comes to mind. However, this domestic staff position can be filled by women just as well in today’s modern world. As gender stereotypes are challenged and tossed to the wayside,

Category: Butlers