Personal Assistant

RK Auto•Virginia Beach, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Household Assistant / Home Manager helps maintain a clean, comfortable, organized, and well-managed private residence. The role combines housekeeping with household organization, errands, light meal preparation, and general home management. The successful candidate is expected to anticipate household needs, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and manage daily tasks independently with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include cleaning and tidying all areas of the home; caring for laundry and clothing; organizing storage spaces, closets, and kitchen supplies; shopping for groceries and household essentials; handling errands and coordinating deliveries; maintaining the kitchen and assisting with basic food preparation; and helping manage household schedules, supplies, maintenance matters, and preparations for guests or seasonal projects. The candidate should communicate clearly, respect the family's privacy, and maintain consistent standards of cleanliness and organization. The position is full-time or part-time, with a flexible schedule to be determined. It is based at a private residence. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

Requirements

Previous experience in private housekeeping, household assistance, or home management is preferred.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Reliable, punctual, trustworthy, discreet, and respectful of family privacy and confidentiality.
Strong work ethic and a positive, professional, helpful attitude.
Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and prioritize responsibilities.
Comfort handling multiple household responsibilities and adjusting tasks to household needs.
Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for errands.
Comfort with routine physical household tasks, including standing, bending, and carrying groceries.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in private housekeeping, household assistance, or home management.

Responsibilities

Perform daily general cleaning and tidying throughout the home, including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, and common spaces.
Dust, vacuum, mop, maintain floors and surfaces, make beds, change linens, clean guest bedrooms, empty trash and recycling, and perform periodic deep cleaning.
Wash, dry, fold, and put away laundry; care for different fabrics and garments; iron or steam clothing as needed; organize closets and drawers; and coordinate dry cleaning.
Maintain organized closets, cabinets, drawers, storage spaces, pantries, refrigerators, and kitchen supplies; reduce clutter; create organizational systems; and monitor and restock household supplies.
Create and maintain grocery lists, shop for groceries and household essentials, put purchases away, monitor food freshness and expiration dates, and keep commonly used items stocked.
Handle returns, exchanges, prescription and dry-cleaning pickups, other errands, and delivery coordination as requested.
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, wash dishes, load and unload the dishwasher, assist with basic food preparation and simple meals, and maintain pantry inventory and food storage.
Help maintain daily and weekly household task schedules and prioritize tasks around the family's schedule.
Identify household maintenance issues and communicate them promptly; coordinate with cleaning services, repair professionals, and delivery personnel as directed.
Prepare the home for guests and family gatherings and assist with household projects and seasonal preparations.
Proactively identify tasks requiring attention, communicate completed tasks and upcoming needs, and treat the home and its contents with care and respect.