House Manager Position Reading PA

Position Title: Part-Time House Manager
Location: Reading PA
Preferred ZIP Code: 19560
Schedule: Approximately 1821 hours per week with the possibility of additional hours upon request
Language Preference: Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable organized trustworthy and family-oriented House Manager to provide comprehensive support within a private family home. This position is ideal for someone who takes initiative works well with children maintains a clean and organized environment and can confidently manage various household responsibilities.

The House Manager will assist with housekeeping laundry grocery and household shopping meal preparation childrens routines and activities homework and study support transportation and the overall organization of the home. The ideal candidate must be reliable attentive patient respectful of the familys privacy and capable of completing responsibilities with limited supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

Housekeeping and Household Organization

Perform routine housekeeping to maintain a clean sanitary and organized home.
Clean and organize common areas bedrooms bathrooms kitchen areas and other assigned household spaces.
Sweep mop vacuum dust sanitize surfaces and complete other routine cleaning responsibilities.
Keep household items organized and ensure frequently used areas remain orderly.
Monitor household necessities and notify the family when products or supplies need to be replenished.
Assist with organizing closets childrens belongings household supplies and storage areas as needed.
Complete light household upkeep and promptly communicate any maintenance or safety concerns.

Laundry and Linen Care

Wash dry fold organize and properly store clothing and household linens.
Change bed linens and maintain clean towels and other household fabrics.
Follow care instructions for clothing and delicate items.
Help ensure childrens clothing uniforms and activity-related items are clean and available when needed.

Shopping and Household Errands

Shop for groceries cleaning products toiletries childrens necessities and other approved household items.
Maintain accurate receipts and follow the familys approved shopping list and budget.
Pick up household orders prescriptions school supplies or other approved items as requested.
Help monitor commonly used household products to prevent essential items from running out.

Cooking and Meal Support

Prepare appropriate meals and snacks for the family and children.
Follow household preferences dietary instructions and allergy-related precautions.
Assist with meal planning grocery-list preparation food storage and kitchen organization.
Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food-preparation areas after cooking.
Monitor basic food inventory and expiration dates.

Childrens Support and Supervision

Provide attentive patient and age-appropriate assistance to the children.
Help children complete homework reading assignments studying and other educational responsibilities.
Plan and participate in safe engaging and developmentally appropriate activities.
Assist children with maintaining their routines and organizing school and activity materials.
Transport children to and from approved activities appointments practices or other scheduled destinations when requested.
Communicate relevant updates concerns schedule changes or needs to the parent promptly.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and prioritize the childrens safety and well-being at all times.

General Household Support

Assist with coordinating daily household priorities and maintaining an organized routine.
Help prepare the home and children for scheduled activities appointments school obligations and family events.
Complete reasonable household errands and additional home-support responsibilities as assigned.
Maintain discretion and strict confidentiality concerning the family children household schedules and personal information.
Provide additional hours when requested and mutually agreed upon.

Required Qualifications

Must have a valid drivers license.
Must own and maintain a safe reliable and properly insured vehicle.
Must have a dependable work history and demonstrate strong reliability and punctuality.
Must successfully complete a criminal background check.
Must obtain and maintain a valid Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.
Must be comfortable working with and transporting children.
Must know how to prepare meals and safely handle food.
Must be capable of performing routine housekeeping laundry shopping and household-organization responsibilities.
Must be able to follow instructions manage time effectively and work independently.
Must demonstrate patience sound judgment professionalism and respect for household privacy.
Must communicate clearly and promptly regarding schedules completed responsibilities concerns or emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred.
Previous experience as a house manager family assistant nanny caregiver housekeeper or in a similar household-support position is preferred.
Experience assisting children with homework studying routines and extracurricular activities is preferred.
Familiarity with household planning meal preparation and family scheduling is preferred.

Position Expectations

This is a part-time position beginning at approximately 1821 hours per week. The schedule may vary according to the familys needs and additional hours may occasionally be requested. The selected candidate must be dependable flexible proactive and committed to maintaining a safe supportive clean and well-organized home environment.