Household Manager / Family Assistant

Household Manager / Family Assistant

Location: Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Employment Type: Part-time, 15–20 hours per week

Schedule: Monday through Friday, starting between 9:00–10:00 AM for approximately 3–4 hours per day. Schedule is flexible based on the right candidate's availability. The family is typically out of the home during the day, and the ideal candidate will complete their work during those hours.

Compensation: $28–$32 per hour

Errands completed in the candidate's own vehicle are mileage-reimbursed. Use of a family vehicle is provided for elder relative transport.

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Reliable personal transportation and a clean driving record required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain prior to start).
• Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
• Must wear a mask when visiting or caring for elderly relatives if feeling unwell.
• Able to pass a background check.

About Our Family

This is a busy, warm household led by a working professional whose schedule includes frequent travel, including international trips throughout the year. The home has two friendly dogs and a small backyard chicken flock, creating a lively and welcoming environment. With a full schedule and lots of moving pieces, having a dependable person who can step in, take ownership of tasks, and help keep the home running smoothly is incredibly valuable.

This role is centered around making daily life easier through a mix of household support, family assistance, and organization. Responsibilities include helping with meal preparation, grocery coordination, light household upkeep, pet care, errands, and occasional support for elderly relatives who live nearby, including transportation to appointments and meal delivery. The goal is to have someone who can step in, take ownership of tasks, and provide thoughtful support where it is most needed.

The ideal person is reliable, proactive, and comfortable working independently. We are looking for someone who notices details, follows through, communicates well, and takes pride in doing quality work. A warm, calm presence is especially important when supporting elderly family members, and we value someone who is trustworthy, flexible, and willing to pitch in wherever needed.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

• Proactive and self-directed -- you see what needs to be done and do it without waiting to be asked.
• Trustworthy and reliable -- you show up, follow through, and take your responsibilities seriously.
• Phone-down and present -- you set your phone aside when working, especially around elderly relatives.
• Comfortable around pets -- genuinely enjoy being around dogs and are at ease helping with basic animal care.
• Cheerful but grounded -- you bring a calm, steady energy, particularly when supporting older adults.
• A strong communicator -- responsive by text, sends a heads-up when arriving and leaving, and flags anything important without overcomplicating it.
• Organized and detail-oriented -- able to manage a task list, maintain household systems, and bring experience with home organization projects such as closets, storage areas, and household systems, keeping everything running smoothly without hand-holding.
• Confident in the kitchen -- comfortable preparing wholesome, nourishing meals and bringing your own ideas to the table.
• Holds a clean driving record -- comfortable operating a family vehicle to transport elderly relatives to appointments safely.
• Open to rolling up your sleeves -- no task is too small; you take pride in doing good work regardless of what it is.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support

• Provide transportation for elderly relatives to and from medical appointments using a family vehicle.
• Deliver prepared meals to elderly relatives nearby.
• Assist with occasional errands, plant watering, or household needs at relatives' homes.
• Support appointment coordination and household scheduling as needed.

Meal Support

• Prepare approximately 3–4 dinners per week using wholesome, nourishing ingredients.
• Prepare similar meals in a pureed format for elderly relatives.
• Take ownership of grocery ordering through services such as Whole Foods, Amazon, Costco, local markets, or other preferred retailers.
• Suggest meal ideas and bring creativity while following household preferences.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.

Pet Care

• Feed, walk, and provide daily care for two dogs.
• Transport dogs to veterinary and grooming appointments.
• Provide occasional overnight dog sitting support if desired.
• Feed and care for backyard chickens, including maintaining their area.
• Keep pet supplies organized and stocked.

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Perform daily resets: light tidying, dishes, surfaces, high-traffic vacuuming
• Prep the home for weekly cleaners
• Create and maintain household organizational systems
• Seasonal clothing and bedding rotations
• Coordinate donation drop-offs
• Prepare home for events, holidays, and guests
• Assist with packing and unpacking for travel
• Care for indoor plants
• Replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors as needed

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and organize household laundry
• Dry clean special garments as needed
• Rotate linens, beds, and towels
• Keep laundry area tidy and well-stocked

Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Manage running supply lists and household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target)
• Handle returns and dry cleaning pickups for relatives as needed
• Bring in mail and packages; break down boxes and manage recycling

Vehicle Upkeep

• Schedule and coordinate maintenance, oil changes, and inspections for the family vehicle
• Handle fueling and light cleaning and organizing of vehicles

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Serve as the primary point of contact when cleaners, contractors, or vendors are at the home
• Research repairs and coordinate quotes
• Manage outdoor spaces at the primary residence; occasional support at relatives' property

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Assist with travel planning and logistics
• Manage household calendar and coordinate appointments
• Support event coordination (including larger gatherings)

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans: fridge, oven, microwave, baseboards
• Refresh garage, mudroom, and entryways
• Clean humidifiers and air purifiers
• Tackle larger organizational projects such as closets and gear storage

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please submit the following to Sage Haus:

• A short intro letter telling us a bit about yourself and why this role is a great fit
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