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Independent Principal in Park Ridge NJ is Seeking a Live-In/Live-Out Personal Household Assistant & Companion

MUST be Flu- and Covid-vaccinated for this role due to the principals age

Position: Full-Time/Live-In/Live-Out
Schedule: MondayFriday 9:00 am 9:00 pm - Live-In Monday 9:00 am through Friday 9:00 pm (NOTE: Candidate will return to their home on the weekends and return by 9:00 am on Monday mornings)
Salary: $2500/week commensurate with experience; negotiable for the right candidate. Guaranteed weekly salary
Start Date: ASAP - ideally by April 27 2026
Relocation: NO LOCAL candidates only!

NOTE:This job is about 90% household/personal assistant and 10% companion as the principal is very independent so this role is best suited for someone with household management and personal assistant experience!

About the Family

A warm capable and trustworthy full-time live-in Personal Household Assistant & Companion is needed to support a principal in her quiet well-organized four-story townhouse in Park Ridge NJ. It is a combination role with the priority being on providing household assistance to the principal and less companionship as the principal is very independent but there is an element of companionship.

The principal is sharp active and fully in charge of her home and daily life. This role is not a traditional caregiving positionrather it is best suited for someone who takes pride in supporting a highly capable individual by managing household and personal assistant responsibilities on her terms.

Home Size: Approx. 4200 Sq. Ft.
Household Staff: Housekeeper comes twice a week

Ideal Candidate & Personality

The ideal candidate is smart dependable an excellent cook and a confident safe driver with a clean driving record. The role requires someone calm patient respectful and able to maintain a comfortable rhythm within a structured peaceful home.

The principal is highly independent and it is essential that the Household Assistant/Companion respect her routines preferences and personal boundaries. This individual will report directly to the principal take direction from her and support her in a way that aligns with her established lifestyle. Any questions or proposed changes should always be discussed with the principal first.

The right candidate will take genuine pride in supporting an independent employer and be comfortableenthusiastically comfortableworking within that dynamic.

Core Values for This Role

• Character & Integrity: Trust honesty and professionalism are paramount as this individual will be working closely within the principals personal space and daily life
• Respect for Autonomy: A genuine appreciation for supporting someone who is self-directed and independent
• Accountability: Reliable proactive and able to take ownership of responsibilities without needing to be managed
• Warmth & Willingness: Brings a positive engaged attitude to the role with natural warmth and respect

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Cooking

• Prepare breakfast lunch and dinner daily
• Follow family recipes accurately and confidently
• Fully clean the kitchen after dinner (around 7 pm)

Household Support

• Light housekeeping throughout the week (supplemental housekeeper comes twice weekly)
• Maintain and organize the principals private living floor
• Laundry and linens
• Unpack and organize grocery deliveries (FreshDirect Amazon)
• Manage dry cleaning logistics (receive and unpack deliveries)

Driving & Errands

• Drive the principal to:
  • Social engagements
  • Standing weekly appointments
  • All medical appointments (waiting in the reception area)
• Use of the principals car is provided
• Run local errands (pharmacy returns etc.)

Personal & Well-Being Support

• Provide warm respectful daily companionship while honoring the principals independence
• Help maintain a smooth and structured daily routine
• Remain on-site in the evenings for continuity and support

Qualifications

• Warm patient calm presence
• Highly reliable responsible and consistent
• Excellent and confident driver with a clean driving record (non-negotiable)
• Strong cooking skills with the ability to follow recipes accurately
• Detail-oriented organized and proactive
• Professional discreet and respectful of household routines
• Comfortable in a quiet structured home environment
• Able to commit to a full-time live-in/live-out schedule

Requirements

• Strong verifiable references from private homes
• Valid drivers license clean driving record
• MUST NOT handle or consume fin fish (i.e salmon tuna etc.) or nuts due to household allergies
• MUST be Flu- and Covid-vaccinated for this role due to the principals age

Compensation And Schedule

• Compensation is $2500/week commensurate with experience; negotiable for the right candidate
• Guaranteed weekly salary
• Hours: MondayFriday
  • Principal requires the candidate to be available from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • This does not mean the candidate will be working all of those hours or that there wont be downtime but availability is required in case needs arise
• Live-in Monday morning through Friday at 7:00 pm
  • Candidate returns to their own home on weekends (Friday nightMonday morning)
• Private live-in accommodations on a separate floor (bedroom bathroom and living area)
• Weekends off