Experienced and Reliable Household Manager for a Lovely Family in Palatine, IL
Start: ASAP
Children: 8 month-old girl
Compensation: $30 - $45/hr
Schedule: Monday - Friday from roughly 9:30am-5:30pm (with flexibility)
Description: Join a warm and welcoming family in Palatine, IL, as their trusted house manager and help keep their busy household running smoothly!
Location: Palatine, IL
Family: 2 adults (mother and father) and 8 month-old girl
Start Date: ASAP (flexible for the right fit)
Schedule: Monday - Friday from roughly 9:30am - 5:30pm (with flexibility)
Compensation: $30 - $45/hr ($63k - $93k per year) based on experience
Benefits: The family will offer 5 paid sick days, 2 weeks of paid vacation (one week chosen by household manager), paid major federal holidays, and open to providing a health care stipend.
Live-Out: This is a live-out role.
Household Dynamic:
A warm and welcoming family in Palatine, IL is seeking a proactive and detail-orientated household manager to help keep their home running smoothly. The family has an 8-month-old and two pet--one dog and one cat. This is primarily a house management role but approximately 10-20% of the day may involve light childcare support. The household manager will work closely with the mother and full-time nanny in a team environment. The family values reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
Ideal Candidate:
The family looking for a highly organized, resourceful, and self-motivated individual. The ideal candidate enjoys maintaining a tidy and functional home, takes initiative, and has a strong sense of responsibility and pride in their work. Comfort with both pets and infants is essential. Strong communication skills, discretion, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively are key qualities.
Responsibilities:
Light tidying and daily home maintenance to keep the space organized and presentable
Laundry for the family, including washing, folding, and putting away clothes
Making all beds and ensuring bedrooms remain neat
Meal prep for the family, including intermediate cooking or prepping of ingredients
Pet care, including feeding, walking the dog, and light grooming assistance
Car maintenance coordination, such as scheduling service appointments and refueling
Grocery shopping and keeping household supplies stocked
Running errands, such as dry cleaning, post office visits, and returns
Light childcare (approximately 10-20% of the day), including occasional supervision or assisting with baby-related tasks
Qualifications:
Highly organized, efficient, and detail-orientated
Reliable, trustworthy, and proactive
Comfortable with pets and willing to assist with their care
Experience with infants preferred
Flexible and adaptable with a positive attitude
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for errands
Fully vaccinated candidates are preferred
College degree
If you are an organized, proactive, and detail-orientated professional looking for a long-term role with a wonderful family, we'd love to hear from you!