Family and Home Helper

University of Wisconsin–Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family seeks a reliable home helper to assist with tidying, organizing, and light cleaning for a busy household in Madison, WI. The role includes decluttering inherited items and keeping children's toys and projects orderly while maintaining a welcoming living space.

The schedule is flexible with 2–20 hours per week; evenings are preferred to be avoided. You will help optimize spaces for the kids' needs and perform day-to-day tasks beyond heavy cleaning.

Qualifications

• Experience decluttering and organizing spaces for a family setting.
• Ability to keep children's toys and projects tidy and accessible.
• Comfort with light daily cleaning tasks and organizing routines.

Responsibilities

• Declutter and organize belongings as directed.
• General tidying of kids' toys and projects.
• Help make the space work better for the kids' needs.
• Handle day-to-day light cleaning tasks in the home.

Skills

Tidying

Organization

Cleaning basics

Child-friendly

Job description

Job No: 29100
Division/Organization: Private family
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Private residence Madison, WI 53705 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $20.00 to $25.00
Job Categories: Child Development and Care

Department Overview: We live on the near-west side of Madison, close to the hospital. We are off of a bike path and close to a bus stop.

Anticipated Hours Per Week

2 to 20

Schedule

Flexible schedule, although I prefer to avoid evenings. I'd like some help each week with general tidying and cleaning. When there's more time we can tackle some of the bigger decluttering and sprucing jobs.

Salary/Wage Range

$20.00 to $25.00

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary / Job Duties

Help! I'm overwhelmed with toys, inherited items, and general mess. I'm a stay at home mom, and I need help keeping up with my home and giving it a glow-up. I need someone that likes to keep things tidy and organized.

Job duties include helping me declutter and organize. General tidying of the kids toys and projects. I'd also love help thinking through how to make our space work better for the kids needs.

I also have the general cleaning tasks that are always pending in the home. Professional cleaners take care of the heavy cleaning, but I need help with the day-to-day tasks.