Caregiver / Companion

Job Title: Caregiver / Companion

Location: Spring Island, SC

Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $80,000–$90,000 annually

Benefits: Health care stipend

POSITION OVERVIEW:

A private family residing on beautiful Spring Island, South Carolina is seeking a kind, experienced caregiver/companion to assist their mother who is in the early stages of dementia.

This position is best suited for a CNA or experienced caregiver who has worked with dementia patients and brings patience, warmth, emotional intelligence, and professionalism to their work. The ideal candidate understands that caregiving is not simply task-based, but about building trust, companionship, and maintaining dignity and independence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Companionship & Emotional Support

• Develop a trusting, respectful relationship with the principal.

• Provide meaningful companionship and conversation.

• Engage the principal in enjoyable activities such as playing cards, puzzles, light outings, lunches, and social visits.

• Encourage engagement while respecting the principal’s pace and comfort.

Daily Support

• Assist with maintaining a structured daily routine.

• Ensure medications are taken properly and on schedule.

• Encourage proper hygiene and self-care.

• Ensure the principal eats regular meals (three meals daily).

• Assist with light meal preparation and kitchen clean-up.

Household Assistance

• Perform light housekeeping duties.

• Keep living spaces tidy, simple, and organized.

• Respect the principal’s preferences regarding how things are arranged.

Calendar & Organization

• Assist with maintaining the principal’s calendar.

• Help track family birthdays, anniversaries, and appointments.

• Support scheduling with family and health professionals.

• Drive the principal to medical appointments as needed.

Collaboration

• Maintain open communication with family members.

• Coordinate with other caregivers and professionals involved in care.

• Build rapport with family members, medical providers, massage therapist, friends, visitors, and other caregivers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CNA certification or significant caregiving experience.

• Experience working with dementia or memory care patients strongly preferred.

• Understanding of dementia-related behaviors such as repetition and memory challenges.

• Patient and calm approach to caregiving.

• Ability to collaborate with family and other caregivers.

• Excellent references from previous caregiving roles.

• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Kind, caring, and patient.

• Able to build trust and genuine friendship over time.

• A good listener who communicates calmly and respectfully.

• Good-natured and emotionally steady, not easily frustrated.

• Balanced judgment and the ability to know when to step in and when to step back.

• Respectful of the principal’s independence.

• Engaging and creative in finding enjoyable activities suited to the principal’s interests and abilities.

• Organized but not controlling.

• Comfortable working in a family-centered environment.

Family Assistant / Mother’s Helper

Job Title: Family Assistant / Mother’s Helper

Location: Clarkesville, MD

Schedule:
Full-Time (40 hours per week) Monday–Thursday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM / Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Some flexibility earlier in the day; primary assistance needed from 3:45 PM – 8:00 PM Monday–Thursday)

Compensation: $77,000 annually

Benefits: Health care stipend

POSITION OVERVIEW:

A family of four with two working parents and two children (ages 14 and 12) is seeking a Family Assistant / Mother’s Helper to manage the successful day-to-day operation of the home and support a positive experience for both the parents and children.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized self-starter with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role requires someone service-oriented who can anticipate the family’s needs, manage children’s schedules and travel logistics, maintain organization within the household, prepare nutritious dinners, and help support a warm and welcoming home environment. The family would like to entertain more frequently and maintain a cleaner, more organized home for guests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Household Management & Organization

• Maintain overall organization throughout the home, including pantry, bedrooms, closets, and basement areas.

• Take a proactive approach to improving household organization and daily efficiency.

• Support the family during an upcoming renovation project in the owner’s bathroom and closet area, including assisting with organization and coordinating contractor access.

• Supervise household vendors such as housekeepers, pest control, deliveries, HVAC technicians, and other service providers.

• Interview, select, negotiate costs, and oversee vendors, contractors, and handymen as needed.

• Manage errands and personal shopping, including items for household needs and occasional entertaining.

• Complete household laundry twice per week, including folding and putting away clothing, linens, and towels, and managing dry cleaning.

• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and common areas.

• Manage the family calendar and household appointments.

• Coordinate seasonal tasks such as taking down holiday decorations.

Meal Planning & Household Support

• Plan meals, grocery shop, and prepare dinner for the family approximately four nights per week.

• Occasionally bake with or for the children.

• Coordinate family appointments including doctor, dentist, orthodontist, optometrist, veterinarian, and vehicle maintenance appointments.

Childcare Support

• Welcome children home from the school bus around 3:45 PM and provide healthy after-school snacks.

• Pick children up from school when after-school clubs prevent them from taking the bus.

• Support homework, daily music practice, and swimming activities.

• Prepare children for sports practices and games, including organizing equipment, water bottles, sunscreen, and uniforms.

• Drive children to sports practices and activities, coordinating with parents when multiple drivers are required.

• Be present for in-home music lessons twice per week.

• Seasonally organize and clean out children’s closets and recommend needed clothing items.

• Transport children to occasional medical appointments such as allergy shots.

• Provide supervision and engagement during school vacation days when parents are working.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous residential management or family assistant experience.

• Positive attitude and strong commitment to supporting the family.

• Comfortable interacting with and supporting older children (ages 14 and 12).

• Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to anticipate family needs proactively.

• Excellent communication and responsiveness.

• Ability to remain organized and composed in logistically complex environments.

• Professional etiquette and confidentiality regarding family affairs and parents’ professions.

• Enjoys preparing meals for the family.

• Ability to swim (pool supervision required).

• Clean driving record and own vehicle required.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Non-smoker.

• U.S. work authorization.

Traveling Housekeeper

Job Title: Traveling Housekeeper (DC or Miami Based)

Location: Washington, DC and Regular travel to Miami, FL and The Hamptons, NY

Schedule:
Full-Time

Compensation: $48 per hour

Benefits: Full benefits package provided (details shared during hiring process). All travel arrangements, accommodations, meals, and uniforms provided

POSITION OVERVIEW:

A private household based in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Traveling Housekeeper to join an established housekeeping team. The ideal candidate is professional, discreet, and accustomed to working in high-end private homes. This role requires flexibility and the ability to travel with the family to secondary residences in Miami and The Hamptons, maintaining the same high standards of care and presentation across all properties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Housekeeping & Laundry

• Perform daily housekeeping to a high standard, including cleaning, dusting, polishing, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces.

• Care for fine furnishings, artwork, stone, and specialty surfaces using appropriate methods and products.

• Bed making, linen care, and wardrobe organization.

• Laundry and ironing, including delicate fabrics and high-end garments when required.

• Maintain closets, storage areas, and housekeeping inventories in an orderly manner.

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with other housekeeping staff and household team members to ensure seamless daily operations.

• Follow established housekeeping schedules, checklists, and service standards.

• Communicate with the House Manager or Estate Manager regarding supplies, maintenance issues, or special requests.

Travel & Seasonal Residence Support

• Travel with the household to Miami and The Hamptons as scheduled.

• Prepare guest rooms and common areas before arrivals.

• Ensure residences remain guest-ready at all times.

• Assist with light household support related to entertaining preparation as requested.

Standards & Discretion

• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

• Follow household protocols and presentation standards, including uniform requirements.

• Proactively notice and address details to maintain a pristine environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. work authorization.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a formal private home, luxury hotel, or similar environment.

• Experience working as part of a housekeeping team.

• Ability to travel regularly and maintain a flexible schedule when principals are in residence.

• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.

• Professional demeanor, reliability, and discretion.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States and valid identification for travel.

Household Manager

Job Title: Household Manager (Spanish Speaking a Plus)

Location: Washington, DC

Schedule:
Full-Time, averaging 40–45 hours per week. Combination of weekdays, weekends, and evenings, including time on and off property

Compensation: Starting salary of $125,000 per year, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Benefits offered

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Household Manager will be responsible for managing the family’s main household operations for a family of seven, including five children under the age of 11. The role includes overseeing up to 15 staff members and ad hoc contractors while providing daily support for all household needs, with the core focus centered on the children’s well-being.

The Household Manager will be an experienced self-starter with a professional outlook and a “lead from the front” attitude. This role requires proactive problem-solving with a high level of independence, discretion, trustworthiness, and the ability to balance assertiveness with compassion in staff management. Flexibility for after-hours support is required to adapt to the dynamic needs of the household and principals.

The Household Manager reports to the Estate Manager and works closely with the Estate Manager and Principals to implement family plans and visions while continually developing and improving systems. Core duties include managing inventory and purchasing, overseeing staff, managing schedules and onboarding, and coordinating vendors for household maintenance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Staff Management

• Onboard and train staff as needed for the Principals’ primary residence.

• Manage staff scheduling, including vacation and sick leave, ensuring coverage at all times.

• Act as a key resource for HR-related issues, implementing house rules, policies, and procedures.

• Manage additional vendors and service providers as the property and Principals’ needs evolve.

Childcare

• Adjust childcare to reflect the needs of the Principal family, including regular observation and review to ensure age-appropriate care and interactions.

• Coordinate educational, health, and recreational activities, including schedules and calendars.

Housekeeping

• Oversee housecleaning services and guide cleaning standards based on Principal preferences.

• Maintain responsibility for cleanliness and organization of the main residence and additional facilities such as offices and storage areas.

• Ensure daily and weekly cleaning assignments are appropriately delegated.

• Maintain cleaning standards with attention to specialty décor and furniture.

• Ensure equipment, supplies, and staff training meet established processes.

• Open the main residence daily and clear personal items before contractor work to protect privacy.

Household Operations

• Manage household inventory and purchasing, maintaining organized systems for tools, supplies, and repair inventory.

• Oversee financial management, including budgeting for operational expenses and coordination with household bookkeepers.

• Manage documents for legal, tax, and insurance matters, including organization of private documents.

• Conduct initial assessments and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor improvements and update the Estate Manager on employee handbook and onboarding or training suggestions.

• Support household errands, logistics, projects, and renovations, including research and implementation.

• Manage all household maintenance issues and resolutions.

• Manage incoming packages and returns.

• Oversee automobile upkeep, including detailing, registration, insurance, garage coordination, and repairs.

Culinary

• Ensure culinary service aligns with family and guest preferences in coordination with the Principals and the cook.

• Approve weekly family menus and order lunches on days the cook is not working.

Travel and Lifestyle

• Plan and manage vacations, including travel arrangements, activities, and schedules.

• Ensure Principals and children are packed appropriately using checklists and wardrobe preferences.

• Assist with coordination of care for the Principals’ parents when required.

Physical Demands

• Maintain full mobility of upper and lower body.

• Reach overhead and work in positions including standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and sitting for extended periods.

• Lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.

• Climb stairs regularly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional, dependable, and punctual with strong confidentiality and conduct standards.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, resolve conflicts, and manage relationships with adults and children.

• Highly organized, able to juggle priorities and manage multiple calendars under pressure.

• Team-oriented with the ability to support colleagues and build positive team culture.

• Flexible and comfortable working in fluid, sometimes chaotic environments.

• Spanish speaking required; Portuguese a plus.

• Experience managing a fully staffed household highly desirable.