Warm, Organized, and Proactive Nanny/Housekeeper for Family in Allston, Massachusetts
Location: Allston, Massachusetts
Compensation: $35–$40 per hour | 40 guaranteed hours per week
Start Date: ASAP for the right fit
Children: 2.5 years old (boy)
Benefits: Paid major federal holidays, 10 paid vacation days, 5 paid sick days
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:00am–7:00pm (Flexible for occasional evenings or weekend support with advance notice)
Description:
About the Family
A warm and welcoming family in Allston is seeking a dedicated and highly organized housekeeper/ household manager/ nanny to support the smooth day-to-day operations of their home. They have a 2.5-year-old son who attends daycare Monday through Friday from 9:00am–5:00pm. He has a calm temperament, adapts well to new people, and forms strong bonds quickly.
Both parents work from home, with Dad traveling approximately 50% of the time. The family values honesty, efficiency, and a proactive approach, and they are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and genuinely enjoys supporting a busy household.
There are no pets in the home. The child has allergies to milk, eggs, and nuts, so comfort and attentiveness around food allergies is essential (the family is happy to provide training on EpiPen use if needed).
About the Role
This is a Housekeeper/Household Manager–focused position centered on maintaining an organized, efficient, and well-run home. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and takes pride in keeping a household running smoothly.
Primary responsibilities include family laundry and linens (washing, folding, ironing, and putting away), daily household cleaning and tidying, kitchen upkeep, and maintaining overall organization throughout the home. The candidate will also complete weekly deep cleaning tasks such as thoroughly cleaning bathrooms, dusting surfaces and baseboards, cleaning mirrors and interior windows, and vacuuming or mopping all rooms and stairs.
The role also includes light meal preparation for the family, such as preparing breakfast smoothies, cutting fruits and vegetables, assembling salads, and preparing simple soups and easy dinner recipes. Grocery shopping, meal planning, managing household inventory, and running errands (dry cleaning, returns, mailing packages) are also part of the position.
Additional responsibilities include overseeing minor home maintenance, coordinating contractors when needed, and helping manage the family’s calendar and household appointments. While the role is primarily focused on household management, occasional child-related support may be needed, such as daycare pickup using the family car and maintaining organized children’s spaces.
Requirements:
Prior professional household management/housekeeping or similar experience
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Comfort managing food allergies with care and attention
Valid driver’s license
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Excellent references from previous employers
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Pets: None
Transportation: Driveway parking available; family car provided for any child-related driving responsibilities
Travel: Not required, though openness is a plus (no current plans)