Household Assistant & Childcare Support

Sage Haus•Austin, TX

14d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

We’re a warm, loving family of three—with a 1-year-old daughter and two playful cats—living in Austin, far from any family support. One of us works from home as a brand and creative director while managing a candle business on the side, and the other has stepped away from the corporate world to care for our daughter and run online music lessons. To help manage our busy life, we’ve recently started using a meal prep service and have a small cleaning team that helps us every three weeks. Our home is a place where creativity and warmth thrive, and we’re looking for someone who can support us in keeping that balance, especially as we juggle work and caring for our daughter. We truly value kindness, open communication, and a proactive attitude. We need someone who can seamlessly fit into our home, offering support with both organizational tasks and light childcare when needed. Above all, we’re hoping to find someone with a warm, positive energy that will complement the loving environment we’re building for our daughter as she grows. We’re looking for a warm, professional, and kind individual who is not only adept at managing household systems but also brings a positive, loving presence to our home, especially around our daughter. If you’re someone who exudes emotional intelligence yet values efficiency, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

Able to maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation
Vaccinations preferred: annual flu shot and COVID vaccine

Nice To Haves

Warm & approachable: Able to connect with others easily while maintaining professionalism.
Proactive & responsible: Anticipates needs and takes ownership of tasks without needing constant direction.
Calm energy: Brings a sense of peace and balance to the household, especially when it gets busy.
Flexible & observant: Knows when to step in and help, but can also respect personal space and privacy on busy workdays.
Comfortable in a creative environment: We love music, so being able to appreciate and enjoy that vibe is important.
Tech-savvy: Fluency with Google Calendar and staying organized with recurring tasks is key to keeping our systems running smoothly.
Mindful of phone usage: Keeps distractions to a minimum, especially around our daughter, to maintain a focused, nurturing environment.
Respectful of our values: Understands the importance of being kind and respectful.
Ability to juggle tasks, keep things organized, and remain grounded as part of a dynamic family.

Responsibilities

Maintain organization for pantry, fridge, and household supplies
Reset and tidy rooms, maintain overall neatness, load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas, cat hair off couch/fluff the couch
Participate and help manage household calendar
Bring in packages and break down boxes
Weekly bedsheet changes (mom has a dust allergy)
Regular towel rotation in high-traffic bathrooms
General wash, dry, fold, organize, and put away laundry
Organize solids (meals & snacks) for daughter, stock ingredients and prep in advance (i.e. frozen veggies to mash, to pre-portioned servings)
Clean kitchen post-prep and manage kitchen tidiness
Create a system for pantry and fridge
Maintain household organization systems (closets, storage, pantry, toys)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop offs and pick ups
Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, household supplies
Create and manage running household supply lists
Coordinate and manage household orders (Grove, Target)
Run errands: grocery/household shopping, returns
Bring in the mail
Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry (e.g., clothing, bedding, towels)
Iron, steam, and prepare outfits as needed
Manage linens: rotate bedding, refresh towels, restock essentials
Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked with supplies
Litter box full clean every other week
Keep cat area cleaned, updated, and stocked
Keep pet supplies stocked (Chewy order) and organized
Bring repairs to family’s attention
Open to watching our daughter a few times a month (example: 4-6 pm) for us to have time for a date or errands
Rotate deeper cleaning of areas (e.g., oven, fridge, humidifiers)
Keep an eye out for minor cleaning projects that need attention
Tackle occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven)
Maintain and refresh specific zones (entrance from the garage, sweeping cat litter)
Clean humidifiers monthly
Organize special projects: garage organization, cord organization, recycling of electronics