House Manager and Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Placentia, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time household role supporting a family with two young children and two golden retrievers in Placentia, California. The family is seeking a proactive, experienced household professional who can take ownership of home organization and daily upkeep, establish and maintain systems, and help keep the household calm and functional. The role also includes meal preparation, errands, occasional family and childcare support, and pet care. The family values consistency, clear communication, professional boundaries, trustworthiness, and a long-term commitment. The position is scheduled for 15–20 hours per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour, commensurate with experience. The start date is ASAP. Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required; mileage reimbursement is provided. The home must remain smoke-free, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, and a background check is required.

Requirements

Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must complete a background check.
Be a proactive and experienced household professional who can work independently, notice and handle household needs without constant direction, and follow through consistently.
Be warm and comfortable around young children and trustworthy with them.
Be comfortable around dogs.
Communicate clearly and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Be attentive, organized, detail-oriented, calm, and professional, and avoid being distracted by a phone.
Be interested in a long-term role with the family.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems throughout the home.
Perform daily resets and tidying, including loading and unloading the dishwasher, cleaning surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Organize and sort children's clothing, cataloguing and storing outgrown items.
Prepare the home for cleaning staff visits.
Support event, holiday, and guest preparation.
Assist with packing and unpacking for travel.
Wash, fold, and organize household laundry; handle ironing, steaming, and special garment care as needed.
Manage linen rotation and keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked.
Prepare approximately two meals per week, emphasizing batch cooking and ingredient preparation, with dinner ready by 5:00 PM on working days.
Prepare healthy meals, snacks, and school lunches; clean the kitchen after meal preparation.
Handle grocery shopping as the role grows and maintain a well-stocked kitchen.
Maintain and restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies; manage running supply lists and household subscriptions.
Handle returns, dry-cleaning drop-off and pick-up, mail, and package management, and break down and dispose of boxes.
Provide occasional school pick-up or drop-off, light afternoon supervision, and backup childcare as needed.
Handle kid-related errands and provide occasional evening babysitting for date nights as needed.
Walk and feed the dogs daily as the schedule allows.
Fuel the family vehicle and arrange car washes as needed.
Complete occasional deep-cleaning projects, such as refrigerator cleanouts, and create punch lists for the housekeeping team and ensure tasks are completed.
Refresh and organize children's play areas and complete other organizational projects, such as organizing toys, gear, and pantry areas.
Reset outdoor spaces, including tidying pool toys and dusting patio cushions.