What are the responsibilities and job description for the AK010 - Live-In Household Companion/Assistant - Park Ridge, NJ. position at British American Household Staffing?
Overview
A warm, dependable, and experienced full-time live-in Home Health Aide is needed to support a principal in her Park Ridge, NJ, residence. The ideal candidate is a confident cook who can follow recipes accurately and is a safe, reliable driver with an excellent driving record. The home is a quiet, well-organized four-story townhouse. The family’s longtime housekeeper is retiring, creating a need for consistent weekday support. The principal requires the candidate to be a safe, reliable driver with a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule/Salary
Monday–Friday: 10am - 8pm (with either a 2 hour break each day or overtime paid)Weekly Hours: Approximately 44 - 50 hours per weekThe position is live-in for four nights/working 5 days. Arriving on Monday morning and departing at 8pm on Friday (after dinner).
Responsibilities
Cooking
Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
Confidently follow family recipes
Fully clean the kitchen after dinner (around 7pm)
Household Support
Light housekeeping throughout the week (with supplemental housekeeper twice weekly)
Laundry & linens
Maintain and organize the principal’s private living floor
Unpack grocery deliveries (FreshDirect, Amazon)
Manage dry cleaning logistics (drop-off, pick-up, unpacking)
Driving & Errands
Drive the principal to:
Social engagements
Standing weekly appointments
Wellness or fitness sessions
All medical appointments (wait in lobby)
Use of principal’s sedan provided
Run local errands as needed (pharmacy, returns, etc.)
Personal Assistance
Provide warm, respectful daily support while honoring the principal’s independence
Maintain a smooth, structured daily routine
Qualifications
Warm, patient, and calm presence
Highly reliable, responsible, and consistent
Detail-oriented and organized
Professional, discreet, and respectful of household routines
Comfortable with a quiet, structured home environment
Able to remain on-site in the evenings for continuity
Requirements
Strong, verifiable references from private homes
- Excellent driving record (non-negotiable)
Strong cooking skills with the ability to follow recipes accurately
Organized, proactive, professional, and discreet
Comfortable working with other household staff
Must not handle or consume fin fish or nuts due to allergies in the home
Salary and Benefits
$45/hourly DOE
Includes private, comfortable live-in accommodations (bedroom bathroom on a separate floor)
Weekends off
Salary : $45