Household Assistant

Household Assistant in San Diego, CA: $30–$32/hour, full-time, Monday–Friday. A busy solo entrepreneur is hiring a dependable Household Assistant to handle grocery shopping, errands, daily meal prep, laundry, and light housekeeping.

This role combines the work of a personal assistant, house manager, and housekeeper in one consistent, full-time weekday position. It's ideal for someone who takes pride in a well-run home, works independently, and anticipates needs before being asked.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 paid hours per week. Choose an 8.5-hour day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch (for example, 11:00 AM–7:30 PM) or a 9-hour day with a 1-hour unpaid lunch (for example, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM). Start and end times are flexible by about an hour.

This is a W-2 household position placed by Hello Nanny!®, a nationwide household placement agency.

Household Assistant responsibilities

• Shop for groceries and run household errands

• Plan and prepare daily meals, and keep the kitchen stocked and organized

• Wash, fold, and put away laundry

• Wash dishes and keep the kitchen clean every day

• Keep the home tidy, organized, and guest-ready

• Help with package returns, pantry and fridge organization, and coordinating home services and deliveries

Household Assistant qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a household assistant, house manager, housekeeper, or in a similar private household role

• Confident home cooking skills, and the ability to follow the client's preferences and dietary needs

• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage your time without supervision

• Discretion and professionalism in a private home

• Valid driver's license, a reliable and insured vehicle, and a clean driving record

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (groceries, laundry baskets)

Nice to have

• Experience supporting busy professionals, entrepreneurs, or high-profile clients

• Meal planning, or experience cooking for specific diets

• CPR/First Aid certification

Pay, schedule, and benefits

• $30–$32/hour, paid as a W-2 employee

• 40 paid hours per week, Monday–Friday

• Your choice of a 30-minute or 1-hour unpaid lunch, with flexible start and end times

• Paid sick leave per California law

• Mileage reimbursement for errands in your personal vehicle

$30 - $32 an hour

How to apply: Submit your application through this posting. Qualified candidates will be invited to a short interview, then a meeting with the client. A background check and references will be completed after a conditional offer.

Hello Nanny!® is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and local ordinances.