The Washburn Agency

Know an amazing nanny or household professional who is ready for their next opportunity? Send them our way!

Great professionals know great professionals. ❤️

If you know a nanny, family assistant, housekeeper, personal assistant, chef, house manager, estate manager, or other experienced household professional who is looking for their next position, we’d love to meet them.

And there’s a little something in it for you, too!

Refer a qualified candidate to The Washburn Agency, and you could receive a $500 referral bonus when your referral results in a successful placement.

So, who do you know?

✨ An exceptional nanny ready for a new family
✨ A former colleague looking for their next position
✨ A household professional relocating to a new area
✨ A talented professional who hasn't connected with an agency yet
✨ Someone in your professional network who would be a great fit for private service

If you know someone who takes pride in their work and is ready for their next opportunity, send them to The Washburn Agency.

👉 Have them start their application here: https://washburnagency.com/candidate-application/

Know a great candidate? Know a great opportunity. And potentially earn $500 for making the connection!

Referral bonus subject to The Washburn Agency referral program terms and eligibility.

Warm and Proactive Nanny/Family Assistant Needed Full-Time in Brookline, MA!

Please visit our website for more information: https://washburnagency.com/open-positions/

We can't wait to hear from you!

**Your nanny or household staff member is an important part of your family’s team. When was the last time you sat down together to talk about how things are going?**

An annual review is a great opportunity to pause, celebrate what’s working, address anything that could be improved, and make sure everyone is on the same page for the year ahead.

But an effective review is about more than checking a box.

It’s a chance to talk about:

✨ Responsibilities and expectations
✨ What’s working well
✨ Areas where additional support or clarification may be needed
✨ Communication between the family and staff member
✨ Goals for the coming year
✨ Professional development and growth
✨ Compensation, benefits, and changes to the role

And just as importantly, it gives your nanny or household professional an opportunity to share their perspective.

Open, honest communication can strengthen the working relationship and help prevent small issues from becoming bigger ones.

Ready to make your next annual review more productive and meaningful?

We’ve put together practical tips for conducting an annual review with your nanny or household staff.

👇 Read the full blog: https://washburnagency.com/how-to-conduct-an-annual-review-with-your-nanny-or-household-staff/

How to Conduct an Annual Review with Your Nanny or Household Staff At The Washburn Agency, we support families in Boston and Nashville in building thoughtful, long-term relationships with their nannies and household staff. One of the most effective ways to maintain a healthy, successful working relationship is through regular communication and intentional feedback....

Organized & Engaging Part-Time Nanny/Family Assistant Needed in Concord, MA!

Please visit our website for more details: https://washburnagency.com/open-positions/

We look forward to hearing from you!

**What are families really looking for when they hire a professional nanny?**

Experience matters. But experience is just the beginning.

Strong candidates understand that being a professional nanny means bringing more than childcare skills to a household.

It means being dependable.

Communicating well.

Respecting family privacy.

Understanding boundaries.

Being adaptable.

Taking initiative.

Knowing when to step in and when to step back.

And being able to build a genuine, professional relationship with parents while keeping the children’s needs at the center of your work.

When you apply through The Washburn Agency, we want to understand all of that.

We look at your experience, speak directly with your references, interview you personally, and learn what kind of household and position will allow you to do your best work.

So before your interview, think beyond your resume.

Ask yourself:

**What makes me an exceptional nanny?**

What age groups do I know best?
What skills do I bring to a family?
What type of household environment helps me thrive?
What are my strengths?
What are my non-negotiables?
What am I looking for in my next position?

The better you understand your own professional value, the better equipped you’ll be to find the right match.

**Your next great position starts with knowing what you bring to the table.**

Ready to introduce yourself to The Washburn Agency?

Apply here:
https://washburnagency.com/candidate-application/

Organized and Proactive Family Assistant Who Loves to Cook Needed Part-Time in North Reading, MA!

Please visit our website for more information: https://washburnagency.com/open-positions/

We can't wait to hear from you!

Detail-Oriented Housekeeper Needed Part-Time in Cambridge, MA!

Please visit our website for more details: https://app.washburnagency.com/job/15682017/pt-housekeeper

We look forward to hearing from you!

📚 **Back-to-School Is Just Around the Corner!** ✏️

New school year, new routines, new schedules... and a whole lot to remember!

Whether you're a parent getting everyone ready, a nanny helping your charges transition back into the school routine, or a household professional supporting a busy family, a little preparation can make those first few weeks much smoother.

We've gathered some of our favorite **back-to-school ideas, activities, organization tips, lunch inspiration, routines, and more** all in one place!

📌 Check out our **Back-to-School Pinterest Board** for ideas to help make the transition from summer fun to school-day success a little easier.

👉 Take a look, save your favorites, and get ready to start the school year strong!

https://www.pinterest.com/Thewashburnagency/back-to-school/

Just a few spots left for our end of summer Nanny Pool Party this Saturday, August 29th from 11am to 2pm in Murfreesboro! If you're a Nashville area nanny looking to unwind with other local caregivers, we'd love to have you. Think shaded lounge chairs, a beautiful waterfall pool, and lunch and drinks included.

Tickets are $20 and RSVP closes Thursday, August 27, so grab your spot before it's gone. Link in bio to register!

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd--ioN3ow3VYmRgM6pMOk64hL09MACXikg6IspXAzYbufxcQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107984680964592258709

**Your nanny or household staff member is an important part of your family’s team. When was the last time you sat down together to talk about how things are going?**

An annual review is a great opportunity to pause, celebrate what’s working, address anything that could be improved, and make sure everyone is on the same page for the year ahead.

But an effective review is about more than checking a box.

It’s a chance to talk about:

✨ Responsibilities and expectations
✨ What’s working well
✨ Areas where additional support or clarification may be needed
✨ Communication between the family and staff member
✨ Goals for the coming year
✨ Professional development and growth
✨ Compensation, benefits, and changes to the role

And just as importantly, it gives your nanny or household professional an opportunity to share their perspective.

Open, honest communication can strengthen the working relationship and help prevent small issues from becoming bigger ones.

Ready to make your next annual review more productive and meaningful?

We’ve put together practical tips for conducting an annual review with your nanny or household staff.

👉 Read the full blog: https://washburnagency.com/how-to-conduct-an-annual-review-with-your-nanny-or-household-staff/

How to Conduct an Annual Review with Your Nanny or Household Staff At The Washburn Agency, we support families in Boston and Nashville in building thoughtful, long-term relationships with their nannies and household staff. One of the most effective ways to maintain a healthy, successful working relationship is through regular communication and intentional feedback....