More people are working from home, and it is becoming popular for families to look for affordable and flexible options to maintain their households. These part-time roles avoid the expense of hiring someone full-time, making it a practical and more budget-friendly option.
Part-time Household Assistant roles are designed for maintenance and personal assistance, so families already have their deep cleaning needs met (often with a weekly / bi-weekly service).
What tasks are typically included in a Household Assistant position?
These may include:
- Keeping common areas tidy and picked up (e.g., wiping down counters, loading/unloading dishwasher, take out trash)
- Vacuuming, sweeping, and swiffering floors in high-traffic areas
- Doing laundry (not ironing)
- Organizing projects (bathroom vanity, closet, pantry, etc.)
- Maintain inventory of supplies and grocery lists
- Errands (grocery shopping, returns, etc.); can also order/receive supplies and groceries, put away, break down boxes
- Meal prep (wash/chop fruit/vegetables, measure, etc.) – typically not full preparation of meals, although some candidates are willing to cook with meal kits (such as Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, etc.)
- Schedule contractors and vendors as needed for maintenance, etc.
- Manage calendar (schedule appointments, add any extra-curricular schedules, etc.)
- Pet care, including daily walks, scheduling and driving to/from grooming appointments, boarding appointments, and vet appointments
- Seasonal projects (shopping, gift wrapping, decorating)
- Child care/nannying
- Have other tasks in mind? Ask us!
Who are the candidates?
The candidates for these roles typically have another part-time position and are seeking to supplement their income. They are placed and/or screened Nanny Managers (in some cases Housekeepers) who have experience keeping households running smoothly.
How many hours would I need to commit to offering?
The positions are 12-25 hours/week performed during business hours (Monday – Friday 7:00am-6:00pm). The schedules that we have found the greatest success in staffing are:
- 2-3 full days (7-8 hours each)
- Mornings (8:00am-12/1:00pm)
- Mid-Day (9/10:00am-2:00pm)
- Flexible schedules (open to when the work is done)
TIP: If you are open to multiple options, you have more chances for success!
What is the cost and how many hours would I need to guarantee?
The pay range for these positions is $30-35/hr. The hours would need to be guaranteed and you would also reimburse for any mileage (current IRS rate) while driving on the job.
These placements are only going to be offered through the end of 2025.
The placement fee is 15% of the annual salary for a long-term (one-year) commitment, and 30% of the salary for a short-term placement (at least 4 weeks) with a $500 minimum.
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