House Assistant

Charles MacPherson Associates; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles MacPherson Associates in Toronto is seeking a House Assistant to maintain a clean, organized home and assist with daily meal preparation for a private residence. This full-time, live-out role runs Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm, with some flexibility.

You should have 4–5 years of private-household experience, strong cooking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with principals and children. A valid Canadian work authorization and a full G driver's license are required; a car will be

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in a private household.
• Strong cooking skills and ability to prepare family meals.
• Excellent communication and professional presentation.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada; full G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily meal preparation prioritizing nutritious family meals.
• Perform daily light housekeeping and laundry.
• Support household scheduling and organization.
• Coordinate school pickups and children's activities.
• Monitor and replenish household supplies.
• Provide basic wardrobe management.
• Occasional childcare as needed.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Ensure security protocols.
• Assist with waste management.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Communication

Organization

Driver

Job description

Full time | Charles MacPherson Associates | Canada

Posted On 25/08/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

State/Province Ontario

City Toronto

M5R

Job Description

Position Overview :

Seeking a House Assistant for a residence located in Toronto. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of the residence, alongside taking care of daily meal preparation and running errands as needed. This position is full-time, live-out. Work hours are generally between 10am - 6pm, Monday - Friday, with some flexibility required.

Candidate Profile :

You are an experienced and knowledgeable housekeeping professional with excellent cooking skills who enjoys keeping a clean and organized home. You understand how to communicate clearly with your principals, and are comfortable working independently in an environment with children. You understand a home is a living environment, not just a workplace, and can easily adjust your daily schedule to accommodate activities in the residence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage daily meal preparation, focusing on nutritious family-style dinners and snacks
• Execute daily light housekeeping duties, including bed-making, kitchen maintenance, and general tidying
• Support household scheduling and organizational systems
• Manage school pickups and transportation to after-school activities for the children
• Monitor and replenish household inventory, including groceries and cleaning supplies
• Provide basic wardrobe management and organizational support for all family members
• Offer occasional childcare support as needed
• Uphold and follow household security protocols
• Supervise waste management, including recycling, compost, and garbage disposal
• Minimum five years of experience in a private household setting
• Strong cooking skills; proven ability to prepare family meals from scratch with provided recipes
• Good communication skills and professional personal presentation
• Detail-oriented
• Strong and confident driver
• Excellent housekeeping and laundry skills; correct use of products and methods for fine finishes and surfaces
• Commitment to privacy and confidentiality, maintaining professional boundaries at all times
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Possession of a valid full G driver’s license; a car will be provided