Companion / Assistant

MAHLER PRIVATE STAFFING; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahler Private Staffing seeks an experienced Companion/Assistant for a private individual in Buffalo Grove, IL. You will provide warm companionship, daily personal support, and discreet household help in a private residence.

The role combines personable service with practical tasks—mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light housekeeping, and coordination with other caregivers. A driver’s license, iPhone with FaceTime, and cat-friendly demeanor are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in private households or caregiving preferred.
• Warm, engaging personality with service mindset.
• Strong organizational skills, discretion.
• Comfortable with mobility and personal care.
• Good cooking skills and dietary compliance.
• Comfortable with cats.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Must have an iPhone and be comfortable communicating via FaceTime.
• Reliable and long-term interest.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, conversation, and daily personal assistance.
• Assist with mobility, routines, and appointments as needed.
• Prepare simple, nutritious meals per dietary guidelines.
• Handle grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, and organizing.
• Coordinate with existing caregivers and service providers.
• Care for household cat, including feeding, litter, vet visits.
• Assist with basic technology and communications.

Skills

Companionship

Organizational skills

Discretion

Mobility assistance

Cooking

Cat care

FaceTime communication

Valid driver’s license

Long-term commitment

Caregiving experience

Tools

iPhone

FaceTime

Job description

Mahler Private Staffing is seeking an experienced, warm, and service-oriented Companion / Assistant for a private individual in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others, providing engaging companionship, and managing the everyday details that make life easier and more comfortable.

The ideal candidate is personable, proactive, discreet, and capable of balancing companionship with hands-on personal and household assistance. A natural service mentality, excellent judgment, and a positive, flexible attitude are essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing companionship, conversation, and daily personal assistance.
• Assisting with mobility, daily routines, and appointments as needed.
• Preparing simple, nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines.
• Grocery shopping, errands, laundry, light housekeeping, and household organization.
• Coordinating with existing caregivers and service providers.
• Caring for a household cat, including feeding, litter maintenance, and veterinary visits.
• Assisting with basic technology and communications.

Qualifications:

• Previous private household, companion, personal assistant, or caregiving experience.
• Warm, engaging personality with a genuine desire to be of service.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Comfortable assisting with mobility and personal care as needed.
• Good cooking skills and willingness to follow dietary requirements.
• Comfortable with cats.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Must have an iPhone and be comfortable communicating via FaceTime.
• Dependable, adaptable, and interested in a long-term opportunity.

Schedule:

Five consecutive days per week, 10:00 AM–7:30 PM, including a 1.5-hour break or mutually agreed breaks. Two consecutive days off; specific days to be determined.

Compensation:

$48–$53 per hour, commensurate with experience, with 40 guaranteed paid hours per week. W-2 employment.

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Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America’s leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidatesas well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.