HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANT – DORADO, PUERTO RICO

A private family in Dorado, Puerto Rico is seeking an exceptionally organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Household Assistant to provide hands-on support with the day-to-day organization and coordination of their home. This is a long-term position for someone who enjoys creating order, anticipating needs, and making sure the many details of a busy household are handled thoughtfully and consistently.

Working closely with the principals and existing household team, the Household Assistant will help keep the residence organized and prepared, provide direction to the household cleaners, coordinate vendors and maintenance, assist with the children’s schedules and transportation, and handle a variety of personal and household-related needs. The role requires someone who is equally comfortable working independently behind the scenes and interacting directly with the family.

The ideal candidate is naturally service-oriented and takes genuine pride in making life easier for the people they support. They should notice the small things, think ahead, and follow through without requiring constant direction. Above all, the family is looking for someone dependable and discreet who is interested in building trust and becoming a valued, long-term member of the household team

Responsibilities

Household Organization and Daily Readiness

• Help maintain the day-to-day organization, readiness, and overall presentation of the residence
• Work with the household cleaners to ensure the home remains neat, organized, and consistently well maintained
• Keep frequently used personal belongings, household necessities, and other essential items organized and readily available
• Regularly review the residence for items requiring attention, replenishment, repair, or organization
• Ensure rooms and common areas are reset and properly prepared throughout the day
• Anticipate household needs and take initiative rather than waiting to be asked
• Maintain practical organizational systems that help the household operate smoothly

Household Team and Vendor Coordination

• Provide daily direction and priorities to the household cleaners
• Conduct regular walkthroughs to ensure household standards are being maintained
• Coordinate vendors, service providers, maintenance personnel, deliveries, and household appointments
• Clearly communicate household needs and expectations to outside service providers
• Follow through with vendors to ensure work is completed properly
• Identify and communicate maintenance or household concerns promptly
• Work collaboratively with cleaners, drivers, assistants, vendors, and other members of the household team

Family and Children’s Logistics

• Maintain awareness of the children’s school, extracurricular, appointment, and activity schedules
• Coordinate transportation, pickups, and drop-offs for after-school activities, appointments, and other commitments
• Communicate schedule changes with drivers, household staff, parents, and other appropriate parties
• Ensure the children have the items and belongings they need prepared for scheduled activities
• Help keep family logistics organized as schedules and priorities change

Principal and Personal Support

• Assist with the organization and preparation of the principals’ daily medications and supplements according to their specific instructions
• Ensure frequently needed personal and household items are organized, stocked, and ready when required
• Handle household-related errands and day-to-day requests
• Anticipate upcoming needs based on the family’s routines and schedule
• Provide direct support to the principals as needed with a professional, discreet, and service-oriented approach
• Follow through on requests and ensure important details are handled through completion

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Household Assistant, Family Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a comparable private household support position
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented with a natural ability to create and maintain order
• Proactive and anticipatory, with the ability to recognize what needs attention without requiring constant direction
• Strong follow-through and a genuine sense of ownership over assigned responsibilities
• Comfortable coordinating household cleaners, vendors, service providers, and family logistics
• Able to manage multiple priorities calmly and efficiently as household needs change
• Dependable, punctual, and consistent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and comfortable working as part of an established household team
• Professional and confident when interacting directly with principals
• Discreet and trustworthy with a clear understanding of privacy within a private household
• Service-oriented and willing to pitch in where needed
• Flexible and solutions-focused
• Comfortable coordinating children’s schedules and transportation
• Valid driver’s license and comfortable driving as required by the position
• Interested in a stable, long-term opportunity and building a lasting relationship with the family
• Authorization to work in Puerto Rico
• Excellent professional references

Location: Dorado, Puerto Rico. This is a full-time, in-person position

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Occasional weekend assistance may be required depending on the family’s schedule and will generally be communicated in advance. Some flexibility is also required for special events, travel, schedule changes, and other household needs

Compensation and Benefits: $65,000-90,000 (DOE). Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s level of private household experience, ability to work autonomously, and overall fit for the position.

Employment is contingent upon a clear background check and verification of professional employer references

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