House Assistant

Charles MacPherson Associates•Toronto, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a warm, experienced, and highly capable House Assistant to support a busy family of five. This is a dynamic household with a toddler requiring attentive daily care alongside two active teenagers. The ideal candidate brings professional housekeeping standards, confident childcare experience across a wide age range, and genuine skill in the kitchen — including familiarity with East Asian and Eastern European cuisines. This position is full-time, live-out with regular work hours between 12pm and 8pm Monday - Friday. Some flexibility is required for occasional evenings and weekend support.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of professional housekeeping or house assistant experience in a private residence
Demonstrated experience caring for toddlers (age 2–4) in a professional or family setting
Comfortable and skilled working with children across a broad age range
Strong cooking skills with proven ability to prepare family meals from scratch
Excellent laundry skills including handling of delicate fabrics and household linens
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must be comfortable lifting 30 lbs
Clear background and reference checks required

Nice To Haves

Occasional driving to activities if license held
General proficiency in everyday family cooking
Familiarity with East Asian cuisine — including dishes such as stir-fries, rice dishes, soups, and dumplings
Familiarity with Eastern European cuisine — including dishes such as borscht, pierogies, stuffed cabbage, and roasted meats
Valid driver’s license
First Aid / CPR certification (toddler CPR preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide attentive, nurturing supervision and care for the toddler during working hours
Maintain a safe, stimulating, and tidy play environment at all times for the toddler
Manage bedtime or nap routines for the toddler when required during shift hours
Provide supervision and a supportive presence for teenagers after school hours
Assist teenagers with after-school snacks and light meal preparation
Occasional driving of teenagers to activities if license held
Respect appropriate boundaries while maintaining household standards with teenagers
Communicate with principals if concerns arise regarding the teenagers
Prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for all family members during shift hours
Plan weekly menus in consultation with family principals
Prepare toddler meals with attention to texture, nutrition, and portion size
Provide after-school snacks suitable for teenagers’ appetite and preferences
Prepare and portion family dinner ready for serving by end of shift
Maintain a clean, organized kitchen after every meal preparation
Maintain organized pantry, refrigerator, and freezer inventory
Prepare weekly grocery lists and submit to principals for approval
Manage grocery procurement as directed (in-store or delivery coordination)
Ensure proper food storage, labeling, and rotation to minimize waste
Perform daily light housekeeping: tidying living areas, making beds, vacuuming high-traffic areas
Perform full kitchen cleaning after each meal preparation and at end of shift
Maintain tidy and organized children’s areas, playroom, and toddler’s bedroom
Wipe down surfaces, sanitize bathrooms, and spot-clean throughout the day
Perform regular laundry for the full household, including sorting, washing, drying, and folding
Perform ironing or steaming as required for adults’ clothing and household linens
Change and launder bed linens on a scheduled rotation
Manage toddler clothing and bedding with appropriate detergents and care
Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, household consumables, and groceries
Ensure household security protocols are followed at all times
Answer the door, receive packages, and handle basic household errands
Sort and correctly dispose of recycling, compost, and garbage per local guidelines
Report maintenance issues or household needs promptly to principals