Housekeeper Wanted - Full Time Housekeeper/Family Assistant Near Calgary With Occasional Childcare;

Full-Time Housekeeper / Family Assistant Live-In or Live-Out | Acreage just outside of Calgary, Alberta A busy family of five with three children, ages 5, 7, and 9, is looking for a reliable, kind, organized, and proactive Full-Time Housekeeper / Family Assistant to help care for their home and support day-to-day family life. The family lives on an acreage, just outside Calgary, in a large estate home. The primary focus of this position is housekeeping and maintaining an organized, well-run home, with some occasional childcare and family assistance as needed. The family is open to both live-in and live-out candidates. For a live-in candidate, a private bedroom and bathroom are provided, along with meals and accommodation at no cost. For a live-out candidate, reliable transportation to and from the family's home in Priddis is required. This position would be a good fit for someone who takes pride in keeping a home clean and organized, enjoys working around children and pets, and is comfortable helping wherever needed in a busy family household. The family values someone who is dependable, respectful of privacy, trustworthy, and able to work independently. Position Details • Full-time position, averaging approximately 40 hours per week • Compensation negotiable based on experience and qualifications • Open to live-in or live-out arrangements • Private bedroom and bathroom provided for a live-in candidate • Meals and accommodation included for a live-in candidate • Family vehicle available for work-related use when needed • Regular scheduled time off and personal time will be respected • Some flexibility may occasionally be required for evenings or weekends Primary Responsibilities – Housekeeping The main responsibility of this role is maintaining a clean, comfortable, and organized family home. Responsibilities may include: • General household cleaning and upkeep • Cleaning kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and common areas • Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors • Dusting and surface cleaning • Laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and putting clothing away • Changing bed linens and making beds • Kitchen upkeep, dishes, and loading/unloading the dishwasher • Keeping household spaces tidy and organized • Light organizing and decluttering • Maintaining household supplies and advising when items need to be replenished • Grocery list maintenance and pantry organization • Garbage and recycling • Light outdoor tidying around family and children's areas Meal and Household Support • Basic meal preparation and occasional meal-planning support • Preparing children's snacks or lunches when needed • Assisting with household online purchases • Assisting with simple household organization, research, or planning • Helping prepare for family activities or events as needed Occasional Childcare Support From time to time, some occasional childcare responsibilities may include: • Supervising the children in a positive and caring manner • Helping with children's routines before or after school • Preparing children's snacks or lunches • Providing occasional childcare when parents are unavailable • Helping with the children during family outings or events when needed Pet Care The family has a dog, cat, and chickens, so the successful candidate must be comfortable around animals. Light pet-related duties may include: • Feeding pets • Letting pets in or out • Occasional dog walking • Helping with basic pet-related household tasks Requirements • Previous professional housekeeping, residential cleaning, household support, or family assistant experience preferred • Comfortable providing occasional childcare • Valid driver's licence • Reliable transportation to and from Priddis if applying as a live-out candidate • CPR and First Aid certification ideal • Current police background check required before starting • Legally entitled to work in Canada • Comfortable swimmer, as there is a pool on the property • Comfortable around pets • Basic cooking skills • Organized, dependable, proactive, and trustworthy • Able to work independently and identify tasks that need attention • Respectful of family privacy and confidentiality Experience working in a private household, family assistant position, housekeeping role, or live-in domestic position would be considered an asset. Live-In Arrangement For candidates interested in living on the property: • Private bedroom and bathroom provided • Meals and accommodation included at no cost • Regular time off and personal/private time respected • Access to all on-site amenities available, including a pool, hot tub, gym, theatre, golf simulator, and arcade Live-in is not required. The family is equally open to a qualified live-out candidate. Please also indicate whether you are interested in a live-in or live-out arrangement and your general availability. Please visit https://housekeeper.com/jobs/experienced-housekeeper-needed-in-foothills-county-alberta-20-per-hour-job-ab to view full details and to apply. Lots of jobs to choose from!