About this role
Household Assistant in San Diego, CA: $30–$32/hour, full-time, Monday–Friday. A busy solo entrepreneur is hiring a dependable Household Assistant to handle grocery shopping, errands, daily meal prep, laundry, and light housekeeping.
This role combines the work of a personal assistant, house manager, and housekeeper in one consistent, full-time weekday position. It's ideal for someone who takes pride in a well-run home, works independently, and anticipates needs before being asked.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 paid hours per week. Choose an 8.5-hour day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch (for example, 11:00 AM–7:30 PM) or a 9-hour day with a 1-hour unpaid lunch (for example, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM). Start and end times are flexible by about an hour.
This is a W-2 household position placed by Hello Nanny!®, a nationwide household placement agency.
Household Assistant responsibilities
- Shop for groceries and run household errands
- Plan and prepare daily meals, and keep the kitchen stocked and organized
- Wash, fold, and put away laundry
- Wash dishes and keep the kitchen clean every day
- Keep the home tidy, organized, and guest-ready
- Help with package returns, pantry and fridge organization, and coordinating home services and deliveries
Household Assistant qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a household assistant, house manager, housekeeper, or in a similar private household role
- Confident home cooking skills, and the ability to follow the client's preferences and dietary needs
- Strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage your time without supervision
- Discretion and professionalism in a private home
- Valid driver's license, a reliable and insured vehicle, and a clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (groceries, laundry baskets)
Nice to have
- Experience supporting busy professionals, entrepreneurs, or high-profile clients
- Meal planning, or experience cooking for specific diets
- CPR/First Aid certification
Pay, schedule, and benefits
- $28–$30/hour, paid as a W-2 employee
- 30-40 guaranteed hours per week, Monday–Friday
- Your choice of a 30-minute or 1-hour unpaid lunch, with flexible start and end times
- Paid sick leave per California law
- Mileage reimbursement for errands in your personal vehicle