Private Household Staff in NYC
Quietly exceptional care for New York families.
Seva Elite Staffing identifies, screens and introduces private household staff to families across New York — eight roles, one standard of care. Every introduction is made thoughtfully, with the goal of building trusted, long-term relationships.
Each role below sets out what the professional does, who the role suits and how Seva Elite Staffing screens for it. If your home has more than one member of staff, a household manager can coordinate the rest of the team. If you already know what your household needs, tell us about the role you’re hiring for. If you’d rather see who is available first, browse our available household professionals. And if you’re still deciding whether we’re the right agency, you can read how Seva approaches each placement.
EIGHT WAYS WE SUPPORT YOUR HOME
Household Professionals We Place
Child Care
Nannies
Experienced nannies who become a dependable part of your family’s routine — supporting daily care, play, learning and the small moments in between.
Child Care
Newborn Care Specialists
Specialists who support families through the earliest weeks — guiding feeding, sleep and newborn routines with calm, practised hands.
Household Support
Housekeepers
Housekeepers who keep your home consistently cared for — attentive to detail, discreet, and respectful of your space.
Household Support
Household Managers
Household managers who take the running of your home off your hands — coordinating schedules, vendors, staff and the details that keep everything moving.
Family Support
Private Caregivers
Private caregivers who support family members with compassion and dignity, adapting to your family’s needs and rhythm.
Household Support
Private Chefs
Private chefs who bring thoughtful, home-style meals to your family’s table — planning menus, managing dietary needs, and keeping your kitchen running smoothly.
Household Support
Drivers
Drivers who get your family where they need to be — safely, punctually and with quiet professionalism, whether it’s the daily school run or a full schedule of appointments.
Additional Placement Option
Temporary / Short-Term Placements
For families who need trusted household support for a defined period — covering a leave, a transition, or a short-term need — we identify, screen and introduce professionals suited to the role and timeline.
SCREENING & TRUST
Our Screening Process
Trust is earned before an introduction is made. Every candidate is carefully vetted before we recommend them to your family.
Identity Verification
We confirm each candidate’s identity.
Reference Checks
We speak with previous families and employers.
Experience Review
We review relevant background and experience.
Personal Interviews
We meet candidates personally to understand fit.
Thoughtful Matching
We introduce only candidates suited to your home.
HOW PLACEMENT WORKS
A Simple, Considered Process
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Share Your Needs
Tell us about your home and what you’re looking for.
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We Identify & Screen
We identify and carefully screen suitable household professionals based on your needs.
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Candidate Introductions
We introduce you to professionals worth meeting.
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Successful Placement
You select and hire your preferred candidate directly.
Candidates are never charged placement fees.
Families pay a search engagement fee and a placement fee; full terms are set out in our Client Service Agreement.
Our Role in Your Placement
Seva Elite Staffing is a household placement agency. We identify, screen and introduce household professionals to families for their consideration. Families select and hire their chosen professional directly and remain responsible for the employment relationship.
QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR SERVICES
Frequently Asked Questions
A nanny provides ongoing daily childcare as part of a family's routine, while a newborn care specialist focuses on the earliest weeks of a baby's life. Newborn care specialists concentrate on feeding, sleep and newborn routines, and their placements are usually shorter and defined in advance. Seva Elite Staffing places both, and can help you decide which suits your household.
A household manager runs the operation of your home, coordinating schedules, vendors, other household staff and the day-to-day details that keep a household moving. This differs from a personal assistant, who primarily supports an individual's personal and administrative needs. Seva Elite Staffing places household managers for families who want the running of the home handled by someone else.
Yes. Seva Elite Staffing arranges temporary and short-term placements for families covering parental leave, a staff transition, a seasonal need or a defined project. Short-term candidates are screened to the same standard as permanent placements, with availability matched to your timeline. Tell us the dates you need covered and the role, and we will begin identifying suitable professionals.
Private caregivers introduced by Seva Elite Staffing provide non-medical household and companion support, helping a family member with daily routines, company and practical assistance around the home. Seva Elite Staffing does not provide medical or licensed care services, and the professionals we introduce are not placed to perform them. Families needing licensed care should arrange that separately.
Yes. Many families work with Seva Elite Staffing to fill several roles, for example a nanny alongside a housekeeper, or a household manager coordinating a wider team. Each search runs against its own requirements, and we consider how candidates will work together in the same home. Tell us the full picture and we will plan the searches accordingly.
Seva Elite Staffing places household professionals on full-time, part-time and flexible schedules, as well as live-in and live-out arrangements. The right structure depends on your household's routine and the hours you genuinely need covered. Share your preferred schedule when you first get in touch, and we will identify professionals whose availability matches it rather than approximates it.
A live-in professional resides in the family's home and typically requires private accommodation, while a live-out professional travels to and from the household each day. Live-in arrangements often suit families needing early, late or overnight coverage. Seva Elite Staffing places both, and will discuss which arrangement fits your space, your schedule and the employment terms you are prepared to offer.
Before any introduction, Seva Elite Staffing verifies each candidate's identity, contacts previous families or employers for references, reviews relevant experience and interviews the candidate personally. We share what we learn with you rather than summarising it away. Families are encouraged to interview candidates themselves and reach their own judgement, since no agency screening can predict future performance.