House Manager

*Position is in Athens, AL*

Care for children in private household and/or office space and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Schedules appointments and takes children to their appointments and activities. Meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation. Perform any combination of cleaning duties to maintain private household in a clean and orderly manner. Assist with general building maintenance, working with contractors, replenishing office products.

Tasks - Children

• Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
• Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
• Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
• Help develop or monitor family schedule.
• Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
• Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
• Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
• Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
• Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.
• Supervise and assist with homework.
• Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
• Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.
• Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
• Keep records of play, meal schedules, and bill payment.
• Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as playing, reading, and arts and crafts to encourage intellectual development of children.
• Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
• Create travel plans and schedule travel details for children.
• Stay overnight when parents are on trips.

Tasks - Home

• Maintain inventory and purchase products such as cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper products, soap, etc.
• Work with contractors that do work on the building including plumbers, electricians, builders, HVAC, landscapers, etc.
• Clean bathrooms and kitchen.
• General cleaning of the house and offices, including dusting, vacuuming, windows, etc. to maintain a tidy and clean home.
• Wash, fold, and put away laundry.