What are the responsibilities and job description for the Household Manager/ Family Assistant position at Lakeshore Pond?
We are a busy family looking for a reliable, warm, highly organized Household Manager / Family Assistant to help keep our home and family running smoothly.
This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys being the “extra set of hands” a busy family needs. We are looking for someone who is proactive, trustworthy, responsible, and comfortable balancing household responsibilities with caring for and engaging with our 12-year-old son.
Our son is mature and independent, but we do not want him home alone, so a key part of the role is providing supervision, companionship, and transportation when needed.
ResponsibilitiesHousehold & Home
- Help keep the home organized, tidy, and running smoothly
- Light to moderate household cleaning and organization
- Laundry and keeping clothing/household items organized
- Grocery shopping and household errands
- Meal preparation and cooking family meals
- Keep track of household supplies and restock as needed
- Help coordinate household tasks, deliveries, appointments, and service providers
- Assist with general household organization and projects
Family & Childcare
- Provide supervision and companionship for our 12-year-old son
- Drive him to and from school, activities, appointments, and other commitments as needed
- Help keep him on schedule with activities and responsibilities
- Prepare meals/snacks and help with the normal routines of a busy 12-year-old
- Be comfortable engaging with him, talking, playing games, and helping make his time at home enjoyable
- Encourage independence while providing appropriate supervision
Family Assistant / Errands
- Run occasional personal and household errands
- Pick up groceries, prescriptions, packages, dry cleaning, etc.
- Help with occasional returns, shopping, and appointments
- Assist with family logistics and last-minute needs
- Be flexible and willing to jump in wherever help is needed
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Dependable and extremely trustworthy
- Warm, kind, and comfortable around children
- Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
- A self-starter who notices what needs to be done without being asked
- Comfortable cooking and preparing family meals
- Comfortable with household cleaning and organization
- A safe and responsible driver with a clean driving record
- Flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of a busy family
- Professional, discreet, and respectful of family privacy
- Someone who genuinely enjoys helping a household run efficiently
Experience as a nanny, household manager, family assistant, personal assistant, executive assistant, caregiver, or similar role is a plus.
What We Offer
- A respectful and welcoming family environment
- Consistent employment
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- A varied role with plenty of responsibility and autonomy
- The opportunity to become an important and trusted part of our household
If you are someone who is organized, dependable, energetic, and enjoys making a busy family's life easier, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $26