Full-Time Live-In Nanny, Family Assistant & Household Manager (Newborn Care): Paducah, KY

At a Glance

About This Paducah Nanny and Household Manager Job

A Hello Nanny!® client is seeking an experienced, adaptable, and highly organized household professional for a wonderful family in Paducah, Kentucky. This family of three young daughters is expecting a baby girl, and this is a rare hybrid opportunity: hands-on childcare, including newborn care, combined with family assistant and household management responsibilities.

The role comes with 40 guaranteed hours every week and legal, on-the-books W-2 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 Nanny Job with Private Housing: Relocation Welcome

Live-in accommodations make this an excellent fit for a career household professional seeking a stable, long-term position, including candidates open to relocating to Western Kentucky ahead of a February 2027 start. Live-in candidates receive private accommodations.

The family is also open to a live-out arrangement for the right candidate already local to the Paducah area.

Pay and Benefits: $20–27/Hour W-2 Position

• $20–27 per hour, depending on experience
• 40 guaranteed hours per week, every week, regardless of the family’s plans
• Legal, on-the-books W-2 household payroll with tax withholding and official pay stubs
• Social Security and Medicare contributions
• Verifiable income for mortgages, loans, and other financial applications
• Private live-in accommodations provided
• Additional benefits to be discussed

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
• 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this Paducah nanny and household manager job pay?
$20–27 per hour depending on experience, with 40 guaranteed hours per week, paid through legal W-2 household payroll.

Is housing provided?
Yes. Live-in candidates receive private accommodations. Live-out is also considered for the right local candidate.

Can I relocate for this job?
Yes. Relocation candidates are welcome, and the anticipated February 2027 start date gives time to plan a move.

How many children are in the home?
Three girls, ages 5, 4, and 2, plus a baby girl due before the start date.

Does the role include driving the children?
Yes. Family assistant duties include school runs and travel support, so a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.

Is newborn care experience required?
Strongly preferred. NCS (Newborn Care Specialist) training or certification is a plus. Experience caring for multiple young children at once is required.

Is this a W-2 or 1099 job?
W-2 only. Hello Nanny!® never places household professionals on cash or 1099 pay.

What experience is required?
At least 3 years of professional childcare or household experience, current (or willingness to update) CPR/First Aid, and 3 impeccable childcare/household references.

Why Household Professionals Choose Hello Nanny!®

Hello Nanny!® is a WBENC-certified, W-2-only nationwide nanny and household placement agency. Every placement is legally structured with on-the-books pay, guaranteed hours, and professional standards, never cash or 1099. All candidates are thoroughly vetted, including background checks, reference verification, DMV audits, and social media reviews. Candidates are employed and managed directly by the client, not by Hello Nanny! 

If you are an experienced nanny or household manager looking for a stable, long-term, live-in role with full professional standards, apply today.

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