Housekeeper / Family Assistant

Georgia's Dream Nannies, Inc.•Bluffton, SC

34d

About The Position

A kind, positive, and high-communicating family residing in a beautiful home in Bluffton, SC, is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and trustworthy Housekeeper / Family Assistant. This is a dynamic, permanent role ideal for a proactive self-starter who excels at household management, meticulous cleaning, and providing attentive care for two beloved miniature Golden Doodles. The successful candidate will become a valued partner in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the household. Mutual respect, trust, and genuine communication are the top priorities for the family.

Requirements

2+ years experience

Nice To Haves

Cooking and meal preparation skills are a huge asset.

Responsibilities

Primary Housekeeping & Organization (Top Priority)
Routine Cleaning (Approx. 4,000 sq. ft. home): Daily cleaning of floors, dusting, and general tidying with deep cleaning rotations.
Laundry & Linen Management: Handling all household laundry, including towels and sheets; changing bed linens.
Organization Projects: Executing various organizing projects as needed (e.g., tidying cupboards, pantry) and maintaining a clean refrigerator (throwing out old/spoiled produce, cleaning and storing fresh fruit).
Preventative Maintenance: Proactively identifying maintenance needs and calling/managing vendors (e.g., HVAC, repairs).
Garbage & Recycling: Breaking down and managing cardboard boxes for the father.
Household Management & Errands
Logistics & Errands: Running essential errands, including grocery shopping, dropping off Amazon packages, pharmacy runs, and picking up pre-ordered food.
Clothing Care: Managing dry cleaning logistics and performing steaming/light pressing of garments.
Inventory & Supplies: Monitoring and picking up pet food and household supplies.
Travel Support: Occasional assistance with travel organization/packing is a major plus.
Pet Care
Dedicated Care: Providing attentive, active care for two miniature Golden Doodles.
Walking & Play: Daily walks and engaging playtime (must be comfortable walking dogs on a leash as there is no fence).
Pet Sitting: Must be available for occasional overnight pet sitting (4 to 5 nights per month) and committed to providing care during feeding times, ensuring they are not left alone for more than 4 hours at a time during these periods.
Professionalism & Trust: Must be highly trustworthy, discreet, and possess a genuine, kind, and respectful demeanor. The family values mutual respect and trust above all else.
Communication: Must be an effective and clear communicator, fluent in English.
Initiative & Flexibility: A proactive, flexible individual who is happy to identify tasks without being micromanaged and is comfortable with a family that is kind and easy-going.
Schedule Flexibility: Must be flexible and open to the required overnight pet-sitting shifts (up to 15+ overnights per year).