Part-Time Housekeeper/Household Assistant – Chicago, Illinois

This opportunity is with a professional couple, both busy executives residing and working in downtown Chicago, who are seeking a highly experienced Housekeeper/Household Assistant. The home is a 2200 square foot high-rise condominium located in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood, known for its luxury residences and prime downtown location. The household includes a small, non-shedding Cockapoo dog, contributing to a lively but serene environment. The couple values a structured yet calm and cozy atmosphere within their home, emphasizing organization, efficiency, and meticulous attention to detail.

The Housekeeper/Household Assistant will be a vital contributor to maintaining the home’s cleanliness, order, and operational flow. This part-time position offers a guaranteed 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with opportunities for additional hours as needed. Compensation ranges from $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, reflecting the professional level of expertise required. The role requires someone with excellent judgment and the ability to anticipate household needs with minimal direction while upholding the utmost discretion and confidentiality in handling personal and sensitive information.

Day-to-day responsibilities predominantly include thorough housekeeping and deep cleaning, managing household laundry and wardrobe care, overseeing vendor coordination and minor household maintenance, meal preparation, running errands, and providing attentive care to the family dog. The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in maintaining a cleaning schedule that covers all key areas of the home including bathrooms, kitchen, living areas, and bedrooms. Duties will range from regular upkeep tasks like vacuuming, dusting, and straightening to specialized projects such as digitalizing home inventories and seasonal decluttering.

The individual will also be responsible for household management tasks such as coordinating maintenance services with external vendors, carrying out small appliance upkeep, and leading organization and purging projects to maintain efficiency and order. The role additionally involves food preparation for grab-and-go meals and occasional dinners, maintaining grocery and household supply inventories, conducting errands including grocery and pharmacy runs, and pet care including dog walking, exercise, playtime, and managing vet visits as necessary.

This position suits a professional candidate with a proven track record, offering a unique combination of house management and household support service at a premium residence in downtown Chicago. Employment offers paid vacation time, sick days, and paid holidays, underscoring the employer’s commitment to work-life balance for their household staff. The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., have a valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle (with mileage reimbursed), and must love dogs. Onsite parking is conveniently provided at no cost, adding to the ease and accessibility of the role.

Successful candidates will bring a sense of pride to their work, display strong organizational skills, are proactive in anticipating needs, and communicate clearly and consistently. Discretion, reliability, and trustworthiness are essential traits for this role, which supports the busy lifestyle of the household executives and ensures their home remains a sanctuary of cleanliness, comfort, and order.