Household Assistant/Companion

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 principal's age

Position: Full-Time/Live-In/Live-Out

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 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: $2,500/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. This temporary four-month role is available while the principal’s longtime assistant is on maternity leave. 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 position—rather, 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. 4,200 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 comfortable—enthusiastically comfortable—working 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 principal’s 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 principal’s 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 principal’s car is provided
• Run local errands (pharmacy, returns, etc.)

Personal & Well-Being Support

• Provide warm, respectful daily companionship while honoring the principal’s 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 driver’s 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 principal's age

Compensation And Schedule

• Compensation is $2,500/week, commensurate with experience; negotiable for the right candidate
• Guaranteed weekly salary
• Hours: Monday–Friday
  • 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 won’t 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 night–Monday morning)
• Private live-in accommodations on a separate floor (bedroom + bathroom and living area)
• Weekends off