Overview I am seeking a reliable and proactive Personal Assistant / Household Manager to provide hands-on support in my home in Petaluma, California. This is not a big ego job-it's about being an extra set of hands to help things run smoothly day-to-day. The role combines light household tasks with personal assistant duties. Responsibilities
- Receive, sort, and drop off packages as needed
- Wash dishes, put dishes away, and keep kitchen organized
- Light meal prep (e.g., making smoothies during busy workdays)
- Filing papers and organizing household items
- Assist with light laundry tasks (start or switch loads, fold, put away)
- Help maintain household order (tidying, small errands)
- Keep track of and restock household supplies
- Run occasional errands (grocery store, dry cleaning, post office, etc.)
- Provide scheduling support (appointments, reminders, simple calendar help)
- Coordinate with household service providers (e.g., cleaner, plumber, deliveries)
- Assist with light pet support if needed (feeding, walking, supervising)
- Tidy and prepare spaces if guests or meetings are expected
- Support with light office/tech tasks (printing, scanning, simple online research)
- Be responsive and handle tasks with minimal need for direction
Requirements
- Prior experience as a personal assistant, household manager, or similar support role
- Highly reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
- Comfortable working independently and anticipating needs without excessive direction
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect personal boundaries
- Must be comfortable working in my home in Petaluma, California
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Willing to pass a background check
- Able to provide 2 professional references
Compensation & Hours
- $25-$30 per hour, depending on experience
- Part-time role, flexible hours to be agreed upon
Ideal Candidate You're organized, detail-oriented, and quick to respond. You enjoy helping things run smoothly in the background and don't mind pitching in with whatever is needed-from dishes to errands to light admin. Application Instructions To apply, please complete the following:
Short Video (2-3 minutes) Record a quick video (phone or Loom is fine) answering: - Why are you interested in this role?
- Tell me about a time you supported someone by keeping their home or office organized.
- How do you stay reliable and consistent in your work?
Send this video to:
[email protected] Required Documents
- Copy of valid driver's license
- 2 professional references
- Summary of relevant experience (resume or short description)
Screening Requirements
- Must be comfortable with a background check
- Must have prior experience in a similar support role