House Manager and Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Solon, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a single-parent household seeking a part-time House Manager and Family Assistant to provide structured, practical support. The role involves organizing the house, establishing routines, and assisting with daily tasks such as laundry and dinner preparation. The ideal candidate will be a steady, upbeat presence for a 13-year-old, gently encouraging her to try new things, stay connected to the world, and build confidence. This position offers guaranteed hours with the possibility of occasional overnight support and some flexibility in the schedule. The family has two friendly Labradoodles, and the household is located on Cleveland's east side in Solon, OH.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
Comfortable working with dogs.
Willing to sign an NDA.
Ability to create and maintain household organizational systems.
Proactive and systems-driven approach.
Ability to take initiative and make decisions independently.
Engaging, warm energy.
Reliable and flexible.
Experience or comfort with pre-teens.
Experience or comfort with dogs.
Ability to plan, shop for, and prepare meals.
Ability to manage household inventory and errands.
Basic household maintenance skills (e.g., changing light bulbs, smoke detector batteries).
Organizational skills for office and filing systems.
Basic understanding of personal finance management for bill tracking and expense entry.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification (preferred, or willing to obtain upon employment).

Responsibilities

Pick up daughter from school and transport to various appointments and activities.
Provide light supervision and homework support.
Support high school entrance exam preparation and keep daughter on track with online practice tests.
Encourage outdoor activities and social engagement.
Assist with packing daughter's items for travel.
Provide occasional overnight support when the parent travels for work.
Create and maintain household organizational systems.
Perform daily resets and light tidying.
Prepare the home for biweekly cleaning services.
Manage seasonal swaps for clothing, décor, and bedding.
Coordinate donation drop-offs.
Care for indoor plants and watering.
Perform minor household maintenance tasks like changing light bulbs and smoke detector batteries.
Assist with event and holiday preparations.
Maintain inventory of pantry, fridge, and household supplies.
Perform grocery shopping.
Manage household orders and subscriptions.
Handle dry cleaning pickup and drop-off.
Process returns and occasional gift shopping.
Sort and manage incoming mail and packages.
Break down boxes for recycling.
Plan, shop for, and prepare 3-4 hot dinners per week.
Accommodate a temporary low-sodium diet.
Prepare or support daughter in packing school lunches.
Ensure kitchen cleanup and maintenance.
Wash, fold, and organize all household laundry.
Manage weekly bedding and towel rotation.
Maintain tidy and well-stocked linen areas.
Walk both dogs daily.
Feed dogs each evening.
Schedule and transport dogs to grooming appointments.
Administer medications to dogs as needed.
Deep clean the fridge and organize the pantry with expiration date checks.
Organize office documents and files.
Organize basement items.
Coordinate blind installation appointments and vendor recommendations.
Set up outdoor seasonal planters and wreaths.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors, being present for appointments and communicating updates.
Research and obtain quotes for home projects.
Assist with personal travel planning and logistics.
Manage calendar using Hearth or similar system.
Schedule personal appointments (dentist, orthodontist, doctor, hair, etc.).
Organize office and filing systems.
Enter expenses and organize receipts for quarterly tax preparation.
Set up and maintain a bill tracking system with monthly payment due dates.