Job Description

Job Title: Live-in Domestic Assistant

Location: Palm Beach, FL / New York 

Seeking a self-motivated and compassionate Live-In Domestic Assistant to provide dedicated support for a wonderful client splitting their time between Florida and New York. Living in Florida, December through mid-June and the rest of the time in New York, with occasional travel to the Hamptons. This position combines personalized assistance and housekeeping to ensure a well-functioning household. The ideal candidate will be organized, discreet, take initiative, and able to handle a range of responsibilities efficiently. 

Responsibilities: 

Light Housekeeping and Laundry (family employs deep cleaner once a week)

• Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a welcoming living space. Predominately, the principal’s living quarters. 

• Handle laundry duties, including sorting, washing, ironing, mending, and organizing clothes. Travel: 

• Provide assistance during travel to ensure a comfortable experience. 

• Wardrobe planning for travel, packing and unpacking clothes and items. • Shipping of items to principal’s other residences. 

Food and Beverage: 

• Light meal prep, considering dietary preferences. 

• Plan and execute grocery shopping trips. 

• Food and beverage service. 

• Ensure the dining areas are clean and orderly. 

• Assist the Chef with events. 

Errands: 

• Run errands, including picking up household and personal items, as needed. • Grocery shopping to ensure the availability of household essentials such as kitchen and cleaning supplies. 

Scheduling and Vendors: 

• Schedule and act as the point of contact for vendors and building management. • Supervise vendors for maintenance, cable repairs, and deliveries etc. 

• Schedule doctors and hair appointments. 

• Make reservations for dinner and entertainment. 

Qualifications: 

Experience: 

• Proven experience in housekeeping and personal assistant roles, specifically in a private residence. 

• Familiarity with meal preparation and service. 

• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. 

• Knowledge of mending clothes and handling fine garments. 

Organizational Skills: 

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities. 

• Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative. 

• Ability to plan and pack efficiently for travel. 

• Time-management skills. 

Communication: 

• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills. 

• Professional and effective interaction with other household staff members, guests, vendors, and service providers.

Flexibility: 

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic household environment. 

• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed. 

• Comfortable traveling between Florida and New York. 

Personal Attributes: 

• Self-Motivated: Capable of working independently with minimal supervision. • Discreet: Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. 

• Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to the unique preferences and needs of the principal. 

Requirements: 

• Possession of a valid driver's license. 

• Experience working in similar roles. 

Schedule: 

• Weekends and 3 weekdays (2 days off during the week - days TBD) 

• 9:30AM – 5:30PM 

Salary: 

• Competitive salary, DOE 

• Paid weekly 

Benefits: 

• 2 weeks of PTO 

• End of Year Bonus 

• Live-in accommodations 

If you are a reliable and experienced domestic or personal assistant seeking a live-in position and meet the qualifications outlined, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and references. 

This job description is intended to outline the primary duties, responsibilities, and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the individual.

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