What are the responsibilities and job description for the Household Assistant position at Private Household?
We are seeking a thoughtful, detail-oriented, and emotionally intuitive individual to support the day-to-day flow of a private home.
This role is centered around maintaining a calm, organized, and well-cared-for environment, along with providing light, natural companionship to an older family member.
The ideal candidate is someone who takes genuine pride in their work, anticipates needs without being asked, and brings a warm, grounded presence into the home.
Schedule
- 2 days per week to start (flexible)
- Approximately 4–6 hours per day
- Opportunity for additional hours over time, if mutually desired
Key Responsibilities
Household Support (Primary Focus)
- Maintaining a clean, orderly, and well-functioning home environment
- Light housekeeping (tidying, laundry, dishes, resetting spaces)
- Organizing kitchen, pantry, and household systems
- Grocery shopping and running errands
- Managing and restocking household supplies
- Supporting the overall flow and upkeep of the home with a proactive mindset
Kitchen & Food Organization
- Grocery planning and shopping
- Light meal prep or simple food support as needed(This is not a cooking-heavy role — organization and support are the priority)
Companionship & Presence
- Providing a warm, respectful, and easygoing presence in the home
- Engaging in light conversation and day-to-day interaction
- Encouraging gentle routines such as fresh air or short walks when appropriate
- Creating an overall sense of ease and comfort in the environment
Ideal Candidate
- Naturally organized with a strong attention to detail
- Warm, kind, and emotionally intelligent
- Self-directed and proactive, with a quiet sense of initiative
- Enjoys creating a peaceful, well-run home environment
- Comfortable around older adults in a natural, respectful way
- Discreet, trustworthy, and professional in a private home setting
Preferred (but not required):
- Background in caregiving, companion care, hospitality, or personal assistance
- Experience supporting older adults in a non-clinical or lightly supportive capacity
What This Role Is Not
- Not a formal or clinical caregiving position
- Not a high-pressure or rigid environment
- Not centered around full-time cooking or intensive care
Compensation
- Competitive hourly or daily rate based on experience
To Apply:
Please share a bit about yourself, your experience, and what draws you to this type of role.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing a sense of calm, care, and organization into a home, and being a positive presence in someone’s day.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $150.00 per day
Work Location: In person
Salary : $150