House Manager & Family Assistant Prep

House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support

Location: Portland Heights, Portland, OR 97201

Employment Type: Part-Time | 10–15 hours per week

Schedule: 2–3 days per week | Flexible Monday–Friday between 12:00 PM–4:00 PM

Compensation: $33–$40 per hour, based on experience

Start Date: ASAP | Mid-August

• Maintain a smoke‑free and fragrance‑free environment; no scented personal care products, detergents, or household products.
• CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain prior to start.
• Reliable personal transportation (mileage reimbursement provided for work‑related tasks).
• Comfortable with pets (two hypoallergenic cats and possibly a future dog).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Create, implement, and maintain household organization systems.
• Perform daily resets and light tidying: dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high‑traffic areas.
• Prep the home ahead of weekly cleaner visits.
• Manage seasonal swaps for clothing, bedding, and décor.
• Coordinate and drop off donations.
• Prep the home for play‑dates, holidays, and guests.
• Handle travel packing and unpacking.
• Maintain indoor plants.
• Handle small but important maintenance tasks: batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, and similar items.

• Tackle organizational projects throughout the home as the family continues to settle in.
• Organize and refresh the garage, basement, and entry area.
• Clean humidifiers and air purifiers.

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies; maintain running supply lists.
• Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target, Thrive Market, Chewy).
• Handle returns, dry cleaning, and occasional gift shopping for birthdays and holidays.
• Sort mail and manage packages; break down boxes.

• Align with family preferences and prepare two dinners per week; batch‑style or fresh.
• Prep healthy after‑school snacks/lunch fixings for the children.
• Wash and prep fresh fruits and vegetables weekly for easy lunches and snacks.
• Grocery shop in alignment with the family's dietary preferences: organic, fresh, grass‑fed, simple whole‑food ingredients.
• Optimize grocery sourcing across Trader Joe's, Thrive Market, and other preferred vendors.
• Maintain a tidy and well‑organized kitchen (lunchbox and snack boxes ready, water bottles and straws accessible, containers and lids organized).

• Wash, dry, fold, and put away full family laundry.
• Steam garments and provide special care as needed (not often).
• Manage linen and towel rotation.
• Keep the laundry area tidy and well‑stocked.

• Schedule vet and grooming appointments for all pets.
• Maintain pet supplies via Chewy subscription.

• Clean and organize family vehicles as needed.
• Track vehicle registration and insurance.

• Provide light backup childcare for occasional date nights or day dates.
• Prep and maintain playroom; rotate toys and crafts, restock activities, and prepare shared projects for post‑school family time.

• Support and collaborate on household projects.
• Assist with contractor coordination during the upcoming kitchen remodel.
• Manage and tidy outdoor spaces: reset outdoor toys, mud kitchen area, and patio as needed.

• Manage the household calendar and coordinate family appointments (medical, dental, personal).
• Support travel planning and logistics.
• Coordinate events and special occasions.

Please note that this role requires a background check.