About the Client
We’re seeking a dedicated personal housekeeper and cook to support a single and retired woman living independently. She shares her home with a friendly dog who is part of the family.
About the Role
This is a part-time position requiring approximately 4 hours per day, with a flexible schedule. The role includes a variety of household management duties:
Key responsibilities include:
- Daily housekeeping and cleaning
- Preparing healthy daily meals, especially dinners
- Dog walking and general pet care when the client is unavailable.
- Occasional overnight stays for dog-sitting
- Running errands such as grocery shopping and prescription pickups
- General home organization and upkeep
- Light maintenance as needed (light fixtures, etc.)
- Working with professional maintenance when necessary
About You
The ideal candidate is experienced, proactive, and enjoys being a supportive presence in someone’s home. You’re a thoughtful, resourceful, and trustworthy partner. You should be:
- Experienced in personal assistance or household management
- Professional, dedicated, and reliable
- Comfortable with pets and genuinely enjoy spending time with animals
- Skilled in home-related tasks: laundry, dishes, cooking, tidying, errands, dry cleaning, etc.
- Self-directed and observant—you notice what needs doing and take initiative
- A strong communicator who is respectful and professional
- Tech-savvy and proficient in using computers or smartphones for scheduling, reminders, and communication
- In possession of a valid driver’s license and comfortable driving
- Must pass a background check
- Physically able to lift up to 15–20 lbs
Details
- Location: Niantic, CT
- Hours: Part-time, 4 hours/day Mon-Fri or roughly 20 hours/week, sometimes weekends, 2-6pm schedule flexible
- Compensation: $30/hour based on experience
- Duration: June 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025 (unless you’re open to travel to CA)
If this job description resonates with you, and you have the appropriate experience and references, please send an email with a little bit about yourself along with your resume.