Job Description
A private family is seeking an experienced, dependable, and child-friendly Full-Time Housekeeper / Family Assistant to support their household. The family consists of a couple and their 2-year-old son, along with two dogs—a Golden Retriever and a German Shepherd.
This role is primarily focused on housekeeping, with light childcare responsibilities as needed. The child will soon begin attending school on a half-day schedule, and the Housekeeper / Nanny will assist with his morning routine, school drop-off, and occasional childcare support.
The family resides in a single-family home of approximately 3,600 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Flexibility is appreciated based on the family's needs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform daily general housekeeping and detailed cleaning throughout the residence
- Maintain bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living areas, and common spaces
- Make beds and change linens
- Handle household laundry, including washing, folding, ironing, and putting items away
- Maintain closets, drawers, and household organization
- Clean and organize the refrigerator, pantry, and kitchen areas
- Maintain household supplies and notify the family when items need to be replenished
- Assist with household organization and seasonal projects
- Keep the home consistently clean, organized, and guest-ready
- Assist with packing and unpacking when needed
- Run occasional household errands as requested
- Prepare simple, healthy meals and snacks for the family
- Provide occasional light childcare for the family's 2-year-old son
- Assist with the child's morning routine
- Drive the child to school for his half-day program
- Assist with the child's laundry as part of the household laundry
- Engage the child in age-appropriate activities when providing care
- Be comfortable working around a Golden Retriever and German Shepherd
- Let the dogs outside and assist with basic daily pet care
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous professional housekeeping experience in a private home
- Experience working around young children
- Strong cleaning and organizational skills
- Ability to manage a household independently and proactively
- Comfortable preparing simple meals
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record
- Comfortable transporting a young child
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
- Professional and discreet
- Ability to anticipate household needs
- Flexibility and a team-oriented attitude
- Willingness to travel is a plus
Compensation
Starting at $40–$45 per hour, depending on experience