Part-Time House Manager with Childcare Support

Sage Haus•Toronto, ON

9d•CA$38 - CA$42•Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm and thoughtful family with one child, currently 9 months old, who will be starting daycare in mid-August when maternity leave ends. One parent works long hours outside the home and travels frequently, while the other will transition to a hybrid work schedule after returning in August. As our family grows and changes, we’re seeking support to help manage the day-to-day responsibilities of the household—especially as our child transitions to daycare. We want to create more space for quality family time and reduce the mental load of daily tasks. Our ideal candidate will help by taking care of meal prep, laundry, household organization, and picking up our child from daycare several times a week, providing engaging care until we return home. This support will help us stay focused on what truly matters: spending time together as a family. We value a calm, organized environment and are looking for a partner who can help create balance and ensure everything runs smoothly as we navigate this busy and exciting time.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Access to reliable transportation (either car or public transport)
Up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with Public Health Agency of Canada and Canadian Paediatric Society guidelines (including Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis A/B, COVID-19, and annual influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Experience working with infants
Comfort working in a home with a friendly dog (30 lb doodle)
Ability to work independently and proactively
CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Nice To Haves

The candidate will be added to Sage Haus's candidate community email list.

Responsibilities

Pick up one year old from daycare 3-5 days per week after 4:00 PM
Provide engaging, intentional care for one-year-old post daycare pickup
Prepare and organize daycare supplies, including clothes, diapers, and snacks for the following day
Provide backup childcare for school closures, sick days, etc. as needed
Date night coverage: Every other Friday, with some flexibility for employee’s preferred day
Opportunities to provide occasional support/travel with the family will be available if employee is interested and available
Create and maintain household organization systems
Perform daily resets (dishes, tidying, toy cleanup) and prepare home for cleaners every other week
Manage seasonal clothing swaps for child, including tracking size updates, packing away outgrown items (e.g. vacuum sealing), and informing parents when new items are needed
Oversee seasonal décor transitions: bring items out of storage, ensure all pieces are in working condition, and pack away post-holiday
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs as requested
Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel for one-year-old’s items
Proactively change light bulbs, smoke detector batteries, filters, etc throughout the house
Schedule car maintenance and detailing as needed for one vehicle
Indoor plant care
Wash, fold, and organize all family laundry
Apply stain treatments and hang-dry items as needed
Manage linens and towels, ensuring regular cleaning and rotation
Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked
Plan and execute healthy dinners Monday-Thursday (either preparing ingredients or cooking full meals)
Clean kitchen post family dinner and reset for the next day
Prepare snacks and batch breakfasts for one-year-old
Keep kitchen space clean and organized, including refrigerator and pantry
Manage shared supply lists (pantry, fridge, household supplies, toiletries, etc) and inform family when items are running low
Restock items in a timely manner
General errands (returns, dry cleaning, shopping, etc.) as requested with potential for increased grocery shopping responsibilities in the future
Mail and package handling, including breakdown of boxes
Feed dog once per evening and let outside as needed
Schedule grooming and vet appointments
Administer monthly medications
Maintain pet supplies
Create and oversee a seasonal maintenance schedule for the home and outdoor spaces, including coordinating repairs, quotes, and general home maintenance appointments (e.g. appliance service, barbecue cleaning, etc)
Manage relationships with cleaners, contractors, and service providers and act as on-site contact
Oversee outdoor space: sweep and tidy patio, refill gas in fire pit when low, water and care for outdoor plants
Oversee family calendars and maintain awareness of schedule changes
Manage calendar for one-year-old (e.g. ensuring daycare information is up to date on shared family calendar at all times)
Assist with travel planning and logistics as requested
Track receipts and expenses related to house management role
Occasional deep cleaning (fridge, oven, baseboards, etc.) as requested
Organizational projects as requested
Assist with hosting holidays and events on occasion