Full-Time Housekeeper/Laundress & Family Assistant – Columbia, SC (Live-Out)
Full-Time Housekeeper/Laundress & Family Assistant – Columbia, SC (Live-Out)
Anticipated Start: July/August
A warm and active family is relocating to Columbia, South Carolina and seeking a full-time Housekeeper/Laundress & Family Assistant to support their household before, during, and after the move. This is a long-term, salaried position for someone who thrives in a dynamic family environment, enjoys wearing many hats, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming home. Must love working in a home with children. There are three, all under six, and the mother has recently separated. Family lives next door, and Colombia was home to my client when she was a child. She has Southern charm—kind and endearing.
Key Responsibilities
- Full-charge housekeeping, including deep cleaning, daily tidying, and upkeep of all household areas
- Expert-level laundry care: stain treatment, proper fabric handling, ironing, folding, and organization
- Mending clothing and household items (e.g., buttons, hems, minor repairs), or managing tailoring as needed
- Household organization: maintaining systems, reducing clutter, and ensuring everything has a place
- Managing household inventory and supply levels; restocking as necessary
- Coordinating returns/shipping via UPS/FedEx/USPS
- Driving the principal to appointments and assisting with children’s carpools and activities (vehicle can be provided)
- Light pet care including transportation to vet appointments and administering medication
- Occasional childcare support; additional college-aged support likely to be hired
- Light meal prep and basic nutritious cooking a strong plus
- Grocery shopping and general errand running
Ideal Candidate Will Be
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized
- Positive, calm, and energetic with a sunny disposition
- A true self-starter who sees what needs to be done and does it
- Not easily flustered by the joyful bustle of a young family
- Discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of boundaries
- Experienced in caring for fine finishes and luxury materials
- Comfortable managing a home independently, especially during periods when the principal is recovering from ACL and PCL repair surgery in the fall
Position Details
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina
- Schedule: 40–45 hours/week, live-out
- Typical hours will range between 8 AM – 5 PM, with flexibility required (occasional 7 AM starts during recovery periods)
- Start Date: July/August preferred, September acceptable
- Compensation: Competitive salary $75,000- $85,000, commensurate with experience. Medical Contribution, Two weeks paid vacation, One week of paid sick leave.
- Local candidates preferred, but relocation support for the right candidate may be considered
If you are a kind, capable, and detail-loving professional who enjoys supporting families and creating a well-run home, we would love to hear from you.
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