House Assistant

Position Overview:

Seeking a House Assistant for a residence located in West Vancouver. The successful candidate will ensure the household operates efficiently by overseeing family schedules and administration, coordinating errands, and supporting light housekeeping duties as needed. This position is full-time, live-out. Work hours are generally between 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday, with some flexibility required.

Candidate Profile:

You are an experienced and knowledgeable household professional who enjoys keeping a clean and organized home. You understand how to communicate clearly with your principals, and are comfortable working independently in an environment with children. You will become a trusted and valued part of the family’s support system; someone who takes genuine ownership of the details, and anticipates the family’s needs before they come up. Your stable presence will help create the time and freedom for a young family to live the life they are intentionally building.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute daily light tidying duties, including bed-making and kitchen maintenance
  

• Support daily meal preparation, primarily chopping vegetables and preparing snacks
  

• Support household scheduling and organizational systems
  

• Manage school pickups and transportation to after-school activities for the children
  

• Monitor and replenish household inventory, including groceries and cleaning supplies
  

• Provide basic wardrobe management and organizational support for all family members, including laundry, ironing, and steaming
  

• Offer occasional childcare support as needed
  

• Uphold and follow household security protocols
  

• Supervise waste management, including recycling, compost, and garbage disposal
  

Applicant Qualities:

• Minimum three to five years of experience in a private household setting
  

• Good communication skills and professional personal presentation
  

• Detail-oriented
  

• Strong and confident driver
  

• Excellent housekeeping and laundry skills; correct use of products and methods for fine finishes and surfaces
  

• Commitment to privacy and confidentiality, maintaining professional boundaries always
  

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
  

• Possession of a valid full driver’s license