Household Manager & Family Assistant
$66,560–$76,960 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Plan and prepare healthy dinners for the family four to five nights per week, including batch cooking and school lunches. Manage grocery shopping, kitchen restocking, and daily household organization through resets, tidying, and seasonal clothing swaps. Coordinate inventory for pantry, supplies, subscriptions, pet food, and medications, while handling errands like dry cleaning and donation drop-offs. Provide light childcare assistance, prepare backpacks, and assist with occasional school pickups. Oversee laundry, linens, and indoor plants, and coordinate deep cleaning projects with the weekly housekeeper. Monitor pet supplies and attend to vendor meetings as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Reliable transportation
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must be available for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, approximately 12:00-5:00 PM
- Must be comfortable with dogs
- Must be trustworthy with children
- Must be punctual
- Must be accountable
- Must be self-motivated
- Must have a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Must have exceptional organizational skills
- Must have attention to detail
- Must be proactive
- Must be resourceful
- Must be able to anticipate needs
- Must be able to solve problems independently
- Must be an excellent communicator
- Must be professional
- Must be direct
- Must be responsive
- Must have exceptional follow-through
- Must have commitment to execution
- Must be calm
- Must be steady
- Must be able to quickly learn the family's routines
- Must be able to prioritize independently
- Must be able to adapt as daily needs evolve
- Must be present
- Must respect everyone's time
- Must be able to communicate proactively
- Must be able to let the family know supplies are running low
- Must be able to discuss household decisions before moving forward
- Must be able to work independently with confidence
- Must be able to keep the family informed
- Must be able to pivot between creating a peaceful environment and diving into fun, imaginative play
- Must be able to notice what needs attention
- Must be able to take pride in seeing things through from start to finish
- Must be able to bring fresh ideas to keep the home running smoothly
- Must be able to communicate openly and naturally
- Must be able to bring a calming, grounding energy
- Must be able to bring playful energy, warmth, and creativity
- Must be able to create and maintain household organization systems
- Must be able to perform daily resets and light tidying
- Must be able to prepare the home ahead of weekly housekeeper visits
- Must be able to handle seasonal clothing swaps
- Must be able to care for indoor plants
- Must be able to change batteries in children's toys
- Must be able to change AC filters every three months
- Must be able to organize entryway and shared spaces
- Must be able to assist with packing and unpacking for family travel
- Must be able to handle occasional donation drop-offs
- Must be able to restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
- Must be able to manage running household supply lists
- Must be able to manage household subscriptions and orders
- Must be able to monitor and reorder pet supplies including food, treats, and medications
- Must be able to handle returns and dry cleaning
- Must be able to break down and recycle boxes
- Must be able to provide light childcare assistance
- Must be able to support occasional date night
- Must be able to prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks for school days
- Must be able to handle kid-related errands
- Must be able to handle occasional school pick-up or drop-off
- Must be able to wash, fold, and organize laundry for the child
- Must be able to assist with family laundry
- Must be able to rotate and put out fresh linens
- Must be able to change out towels twice per week
- Must be able to iron or steam when needed
- Must be able to keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked
- Must be able to coordinate occasional deep cleaning projects
- Must be able to assist with evaluating or onboarding a new housekeeper
- Must be able to create task lists
- Must be able to ensure completion of tasks
- Must be able to organize toys, gear, and shared spaces
- Must be able to monitor and reorder pet food, treats and medications
- Must be able to meet contractors or service providers at the home
- Must be able to pass a background check
Desired Qualifications
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willing to obtain
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