House Manager & Family Assistant
Employment Type: Part-time | 15–20 hours/week
Location : Manitoba, Canada R3X 0K8
Proposed Start Date : ASAP
Compensation : $30/hour, paid via direct deposit

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment

Valid driver’s licence, reliable transportation, and a safe driving record

Comfortable with dogs and pet care

Comfortable transporting children as needed

Comfortable with hands‑on household upkeep, meal preparation, and laundry

Proposed Schedule

Monday–Friday, approximately 15–20 hours per week. Hours will generally fall between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with some variation from week to week based on school transportation, appointments, deliveries, travel, and other household needs.

Occasional additional evening hours may be available for sports, recreation, or family support. Occasional house and pet sitting may also be available and would be arranged in advance.

About Our Family
We are two working parents raising three school‑aged children who are involved in sports and activities, along with a loving dog who is very much part of our family rhythm. Our household is dynamic and full of movement, and we value a home environment that feels organized, comfortable, and consistently well‑managed.

We are down‑to‑earth, kind, and professional people with demanding schedules. We care deeply about having thoughtful systems and reliable support in place so that our home and daily life run smoothly. We’re looking for a long‑term House Manager & Family Assistant who can step confidently into the rhythm of our household, take ownership of day‑to‑day needs, and help make family life easier and less hectic.

We retain a professional cleaning service for substantive whole‑home and deep cleaning. This role is focused instead on the ongoing household management and hands‑on support that keeps the home running smoothly between professional cleaning visits—from laundry, linens, dishes, and daily resets to meal preparation, errands, family logistics, transportation, and household coordination.

Who You Are
You are a reliable, proactive, and highly organized person who genuinely enjoys helping a busy household run smoothly. You’re comfortable taking ownership of a variety of responsibilities and shifting priorities as the family’s needs change from day to day.

You work exceptionally well independently and don’t require significant direction or ongoing coaching. You notice what needs to be done, take initiative, and communicate clearly about priorities, progress, and anything that needs the family’s attention.

You enjoy creating order and maintaining a welcoming home. While this is not a deep‑cleaning position, you’re comfortable with the hands‑on household upkeep that naturally comes with managing a home, including laundry, linens,



dishes, tidying, kitchen and bathroom resets, and organization.

You’re equally comfortable preparing everyday family meals, running errands, managing appointments and calendars, helping with school and activity transportation, coordinating vendors, and caring for a family dog. Above all, you’re dependable, versatile, trustworthy, and interested in becoming a valued long‑term part of the household.

Key Qualities Include

Strong organizational and time‑management skills

Proactive self‑starter who works well independently

Dependable, trustworthy, and punctual

Detail‑oriented and able to maintain established household systems

Comfortable with hands‑on household upkeep and daily cleaning/reset tasks

Comfortable cooking and preparing everyday family meals

Warm and confident around school‑aged children

Comfortable with dogs and ongoing pet care

Safe, confident driver with a valid driver’s licence

Comfortable managing appointments, errands, calendars, and household logistics

Flexible and able to shift priorities as household needs change

Clear, transparent communicator who is open to feedback and collaboration

Respectful of the privacy and confidentiality of a family home

Long‑term mindset

Key Responsibilities
Household Management & Organization

Maintain household organization systems, including closets, storage areas, pantry, toys, and family spaces

Complete daily household resets and tidying of bedrooms and main living areas

Load and unload the dishwasher; maintain dishes and kitchen cleanup

Wipe counters, sinks, and surfaces and maintain kitchens and bathrooms between professional cleaning visits

Provide light, proactive upkeep between professional cleans, addressing everyday messes such as fingerprints, spills, tracked‑in dirt, and high‑traffic areas as needed

Keep the home organized, presentable, and guest‑ready day to day

Conduct seasonal swaps of clothing, décor, bedding, and household items

Support preparation for family events, holidays, and guest stays

Coordinate donation drop‑offs and pickups

Organize priority household areas and complete special organization projects as needed

Laundry & Linen Care

Manage household laundry and ensure clean clothing is folded and put away

Coordinate with any outsourced laundry services

Strip, launder, and remake beds

Wash and reset towels and household linens





Maintain laundry area organization

Launder and organize sports uniforms and activity gear

Meal Planning & Preparation

Prepare simple family meals, snacks, and school lunches

Assist with weekly meal planning in coordination with the family

Complete meal prep such as washing, chopping, assembling, and marinating

Maintain fridge and pantry organization

Keep grocery lists current and ensure staples are stocked

Clean and reset the kitchen after meal preparation

Follow the family’s dietary preferences

Family Scheduling & Support

Keep family calendars, school schedules, and appointments organized and up to date

Book routine doctor, dentist, and other appointments

Assist with school drop‑offs and pickups as needed

Provide transportation to sports, recreation, and other activities

Support the family on school in‑service days as needed

Organize sports and recreation equipment and ensure necessary gear and uniforms are ready

Provide occasional evening transportation or chaperoning for sports and recreation, based on availability

Inventory Management & Errands

Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, and household supplies

Maintain running household and grocery lists

Manage online household orders as neededRun family errands, including groceries, returns, dry cleaning, gift purchases, and household appointments

Handle packages and other household pickups

Assist with travel preparation, including packing and unpacking

Vendor & Property Coordination

Coordinate household services such as professional cleaning, laundry, dry cleaning, meal preparation, and deliveries

Schedule and supervise service providers as needed

Coordinate routine home maintenance and household appointments

Help ensure household projects and service needs are followed through to completion

Vehicle Management

Take family vehicles for car washes, maintenance, service appointments, and seasonal tire changes

Help keep vehicles fueled, clean, organized, and ready for family use

Provide occasional airport transportation as needed

Pet Care

Provide a 30–45 minute daily dog walk, including during winter when conditions are reasonable

Assist with routine pet care and monitor pet supplies

Complete dog‑waste and backyard cleanup

Help coordinate pet‑related appointments as needed

Provide occasional house and pet sitting when the family is traveling, arranged in advance

Travel & Occasional Support

Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel

Help prepare the home before departures and reset it following travel

Provide occasional house and pet sitting during family travel

Assist with guest preparation and other family logistics as needed

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