This family is looking for a dependable, safety-first driver to support their daily afternoon/evening routine. The role centers on picking up the children (twins, age 2, and a 3-year-old) and a grandmother from school/home, navigating a large SUV through tight city streets and a narrow alley garage, and helping the household run smoothly through the dinner and bedtime wind-down. This may be paired with light house-manager duties (resets, errands, restocking) depending on the candidate.
Client: Private family, Chicago, IL (Gold Coast/Lincoln Park-type residence, gated multi-floor home with tight alley-access garage)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00–7:00 PM (approx. 20 hrs/week; potential to expand for the right person)
Compensation: $30–$35/hour
Vehicle: Family-provided GMC Yukon (large SUV, third-row car seats, tight alley garage — this is a driving-skill role, not just a license requirement)
Safely operate a full-size SUV (Yukon or similar) in dense city driving conditions, including a tight alley garage
Pick up grandmother and all three children from school/activities on a consistent daily schedule
Properly install, check, and manage three car seats/boosters
Maintain punctuality around school dismissal windows
Keep the vehicle maintained and washed routine upkeep, cleanliness, and coordinating any needed service
Support family logistics during the shift: light errands, dry cleaner drop-off
Communicate proactively and honestly with the family about schedule, vehicle condition, or any incidents transparency is a top priority for this family
Valid driver's license (Illinois-issued, or willing/able to transfer promptly if selected)
Minimum 3+ years of licensed driving experience
Demonstrated recent experience driving a large SUV or van (not just a sedan)
Clean driving record no major violations, DUIs, or suspensions in the past 5 years
Comfortable with car seat installation and multi-child transport
Able to pass a full background check, including driving history
CPR/First Aid certification preferred
Warm, patient demeanor with young children
Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with a consistent daily routine
Running a home is a full-time job. HUM makes sure it's done right. We recruit and place dedicated house managers, then go further than anyone in the industry: we build a custom home operating system documenting every preference and standard, train your house manager before they start, and provide ongoing support for as long as it takes. No guesswork. No turnover cycle. Just a home that runs and a family that's closer because of it.
