House Manager & Family Assistant (Child-Focused)

Job Title
House Manager & Family Assistant (Child-Focused)

Location
Whittier, CA 90605

Employment Type
Part-time, 25–30 hours per week

Schedule
Proposed Hours: 3-5 days/week between Monday - Friday (5-8 hr shifts).
A consistent weekly schedule will be agreed upon, with some flexibility built in
Ongoing, two-way communication regarding scheduling needs is expected
Mother is typically home during working hours

Compensation
$23-25/hr, based on experience

Start Date
ASAP

Requirements
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation
Fragrance-free (no perfume or scented products due to sensitivities)
Comfortable collaborating with therapists, service providers, and support team members
Proficient with technology
Professional phone and email communication skills with discretion and confidentiality around family medical, financial, and personal matters

Transportation
Use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement provided for errands and family-related driving

About Our Family
We are a warm, fun-loving family seeking a caring and dependable House Manager & Family Assistant in a Mother’s Helper–style role. Our household includes two parents and a 5-year-old child with Down Syndrome. He is bright, communicative, and joyful, with developing speech and motor skills. He loves books, laughter, outdoor walks, watching cars go by, and spending time on the backyard swing.
The home environment is loving, values-driven, and highly involved. One parent is typically home during working hours, and this role is designed to provide meaningful partnership and support rather than independent solo care. The family coordinates in-home and in-office services, therapies, and routines.

Who You Are / What We’re Looking For
You are a capable, dependable, and warm professional who genuinely enjoys children and supporting a household well. You are comfortable both leading and following, collaborative by nature, and able to work seamlessly alongside parents, therapists, and other helpers.
You don’t mind rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty — literally and metaphorically. You bring excellent attention to detail and follow-through, paired with flexible, outside-the-box thinking. You are patient, thoughtful, and willing to do things in ways that are safest and most helpful for the family, even when that requires more effort and intention than the easiest option.
You bring good judgment, authentic enjoyment of children, and a calm, gentle demeanor with the child — paired with a confident, detail-oriented approach when interacting with vendors or managing logistics. You communicate professionally, respect confidentiality, and are dependable and trustworthy. Above all, you show up with care, presence, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Personal Assistant Support
Manage family calendars, reminders, and scheduling coordination
Assist with insurance claims, including paperwork, follow-up calls, and tracking
Handle basic budgeting tasks and receipt tracking
Assist with travel planning, scheduling, and logistics

Household Management & Organization
Maintain and refine household organization systems including kitchen, pantry, closets, storage areas, home office, and toys
Reset and tidy rooms daily; maintain overall household neatness and ensure the home is prepped for cleaning services
Oversee household schedules, calendars, and routines
Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding, etc.)
Prepare for family events, holidays, and guest stays
Coordinate donation drop-offs
Support packing and unpacking for travel, including biannual RV trips
Supervise and coordinate household service providers (cleaners,therapists, childcare)
Perform light daily upkeep such as loading/unloading the dishwasher, wiping surfaces, and sweeping high-traffic areas
Maintain indoor plants

Inventory Management & Errands
Track and restock pantry, refrigerator, toiletries, and household supplies
Create and manage household supply lists
Coordinate and manage household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
Run errands including grocery shopping, returns, and gift shopping
Handle package pickup, mail sorting, and deliveries

Family Support & Child Assistance
Assist or back-up childcare: meals, playtime, and supervision
Back-up school/activity pick-ups or drop-offs
Comfortable and willing to change diapers. Support potty training.

Meal Planning & Preparation
Planning and shopping for healthy meals
Assist with simple meal prep
Clean and reset the kitchen after meal prep and maintain kitchen tidiness

Laundry & Linen Care
Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry (clothing, bedding, towels)
Iron dress shirts as needed
Manage linens including rotating bedding and towels
Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked

Vehicle Management
Ensure vehicles are fueled, clean, organized, and ready for use
Track vehicle registration, insurance, and service schedules
Schedule and oversee vehicle maintenance including smog checks

Vendor & Property Oversight
Schedule and supervise service providers
Manage routine home upkeep and maintenance
Oversee outdoor spaces, including flower beds and vegetable garden

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
Organize special projects including toy storage/rotation, seasonal décor, and children’s artwork
Monitor children’s clothing for outgrown items and new sizes needed
Oversee posting of outgrown clothing for sale on Poshmark, etc. or donating
Coordinate with cleaners on occasional deep-clean projects (fridge, oven, baseboards, etc.)
Maintain and refresh specific zones such as entryways, kitchen, and home office
Clean and maintain humidifier, washing machine, and air purifiers

How to Apply
https://sage-haus.breezy.hr/p/2ef37ece31ab-house-manager-family-assistant-child-focused