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

Please submit the following:

• A short introductory letter
• Your updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

Please note: this role requires a background check.

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