Household Manager ​/ Family Assistant

Job Title: 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

• 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.

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.

• 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 over complicating 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.

• 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…