Estate Caretaker Responsibilities

Category: Household Staffing

Estate Caretaker Responsibilities

Written by Jack Greenhouse

Within the realm of formal Estates, names and titles often blur the lines of duties and responsibilities. True Estate Caretakers (sometimes referred to as Property Managers or simply Caretakers) are a prime example. Estate Caretakers are really a Jack or Jill of all Trades.



Reduce Nanny & Family Tension

Written by Tina Gelashvilli

How does one deal with conflict situations?  More specifically, how does a nanny deal with conflict situations with her employer?  Does she apologize and step back to defuse the situation, or does she defend herself and engage emotionally?  Moreover, while the conflict escalates,



A Lifetime of Experience – Rosalie Aguilar

Ever wonder why your domestic staff are masters of their craft? We are not just talking about how dedicated and hardworking they are. We sometimes ask, where did they learn their extensive skills? Why are they so good at what they do? How long did it take for them to reach this level of expertise?



Manage Your Time by Having A Private Chef Manage Your Meals

Written by Asma Alahiane & Alisha Perrigoue

Weekdays are wrought with busy scheduling from school drop-offs to business meetings to grocery shopping; it is hard to fit in even a 30 minute workout.  We all have good intentions to be as productive as possible,



Who Needs a New Year’s Resolution?

As the weather begins to cool, one is reminded (willing or unwillingly) of the upcoming holidays. And, popular websites such as Pinterest remind us that it is not only time to start thinking about holiday shopping but New Year’s Resolutions. So, what is, according to the latest Nielsen Report, the top two resolutions this year?



Household Staffing For Your Holiday Hustle!

As the holidays quickly approach, so does the hustle and bustle of entertaining (and being entertained). If you require experienced household staffing such as a polished Holiday Butler, a Private Chef for your parties, or a safe ride all season long with a knowledgeable Private Chauffeur, Pavillion Agency can help.



7 Qualities Every Great Personal Assistant Should Have

Finding and placing quality personal assistants is one of Pavillion Agency’s staffing specialties. A personal assistant is someone who helps an employer manage various details of his or her business or personal life. How does one go about becoming a standout NYC Personal Assistant? Here are some of the most important qualities that employers and a personal assistant agency will look for in potential applicants:

Proactive approach: Employers don’t want to hold their assistant’s hand.



Is the Fair Chance Act Really Fair?

 

A New York City law called the “Fair Chance Act” says employers cannot ask about your criminal record until after offering you a job. The new law went into effect on October 27, 2015



Hiring the Perfect Personal Assistant

How often have you wanted to throw your hands up in the air saying “what do I do first!”. That is the time to consider hiring a Personal Assistant.

There are several key areas of expertise to keep in mind:

  • What are your most urgent needs –
    • organizational skills,


The New York Caliber Employee

Though Pavillion Agency is a household/residential staffing firm headquartered in New York City, we often receive requests from clients outside of the New York Metro area asking for assistance with the hiring process. Clients, both domestic and international, frequently will specify their desire for “New York quality help.” From this statement,