Household Manager / Family Assistant

Job Title: Household Manager / Family Assistant

Location: Holt, Michigan 48842

Employment Type: Part-time, 15 hours guaranteed

Compensation: $25-$30 per hour, based on experience

Start Date: Mid-September 2026

Schedule: Monday through Friday mornings, beginning at approximately 6:30 AM and concluding by mid-morning, with 15 paid hours guaranteed each week. Specific hours may vary slightly based on the family’s needs, so some flexibility is appreciated.

• Additional Weekday Hours: There may be opportunities for additional weekday hours beyond the guaranteed 15 hours based on the family’s needs and the employee’s availability, performance, and competence.
• Evening Coverage: Occasional longer days may be requested, including shifts that extend into the evening (approximately 7:00 AM–7:00 or 8:00 PM), when additional coverage is needed. These hours would be scheduled in advance whenever possible.
• Weekend Hours: The family anticipates the opportunity for approximately one weekend shift of 4–6 hours per month. Weekend hours are not guaranteed and may vary based on the family’s needs.
• House/Dog Sitting: There may be opportunities for providing in-home house-sitting and/or dog-sitting when the family travels, potentially for 1–2 weeks per year. These assignments are not guaranteed and would be discussed and scheduled separately based on the family’s travel plans and the employee’s availability.
• Overnights: No overnight care is expected as part of the regular schedule.

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Fragrance-free household; please be mindful of scented products.
• Reliable personal transportation and a clean driving record required. Must be comfortable driving a large family vehicle.
• 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 annual flu shot and all routinely recommended adult vaccinations).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required (or willing to obtain prior to start).
• Comfortable with property cameras and an in-vehicle camera for shared safety.
• Must be genuinely comfortable and compassionate with large dogs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

About Our Family

We are a busy and warm household of six (yes, the dogs count). Both parents work in medicine, and our home reflects that energy: organized, intentional, and moving at a steady pace. We have two young daughters who keep things lively and two very large, very beloved Newfoundland dogs who are part of everything we do.

We are relocating from out of state and are building our new support system from the ground up. Our home runs on systems, routines, and a deep appreciation for follow-through. We are direct communicators and genuinely kind people. We want our home to feel calm and functional even when life gets full, and we are looking for someone who takes real ownership of that alongside us.

We approach health and wellness with a science-based lens and respect for evidence-based practices, and we hope the person we bring into our home shares or at minimum respects that perspective. We are not a high-drama household. We want things done right, done warmly, and done consistently.

Who You Are

You are the kind of person who shows up every single day, no excuses. You are warm, grounded, and direct, and you do not take feedback personally because you understand it is how good working relationships are built. You love kids and you love dogs, even the ones who drool on your shoes. You have a calm confidence in the kitchen and can take initiative once trust is established. You are organized by nature, not just by instruction, and you take pride in a well-run home. You communicate clearly, ask good questions up front, and then get the job done. You are comfortable in a home that uses cameras as a shared safety measure, and you understand why a medical family would prioritize that.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support

• Morning drop-off support: helping two children get ready each morning and transport them to daycare
• Light backup childcare and in-home supervision as needed
• Occasional transport to activities such as swim lessons and camps
• Kid-related errands such as birthday gift shopping when needed

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Daily re