Mandarin-Speaking Live-In Nanny-Housekeeper

Mandarin Staffing; Atherton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private live-in accommodations

Family vehicle for work

Job summary

Mandarin Staffing seeks an experienced Mandarin-speaking Live-In Nanny-Housekeeper for a private family in Atherton, CA. The role is ~60% housekeeping/household support and ~40% childcare, with a live-in arrangement and long-term commitment.

The candidate should have 5+ years in private households, strong housekeeping skills, and experience with school‑aged children. Mandarin fluency and a valid U.S. driver’s license are required. Live-in accommodations and a family vehicle are provided.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of professional private household experience.
• Strong professional housekeeping experience.
• Significant experience caring for school-aged children.
• Ability to understand and communicate in Mandarin Chinese.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with an excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Daily professional housekeeping and room resets.
• Full-family laundry, ironing, steaming, linens, and wardrobe care.
• Organization of closets, drawers, pantry, refrigerator, storage areas, and children's belongings.
• Periodic deep-cleaning and organizational projects.
• Drive children to school, tutoring, activities, and appointments.
• Prepare simple meals and healthy snacks and support homework.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

Housekeeping

Childcare

Driving

Job description

Atherton, United States

Full-Time | Monday–Saturday | Live-In | Long-Term

A private family of four in Atherton is seeking an experienced Mandarin-speaking Live-In Nanny-Housekeeper to join their household team in a long-term capacity.

The family has two school-aged children, and the position is approximately 60% professional housekeeping and household support / 40% childcare and family support.

The ideal candidate is a career household professional who is warm with children, highly organized, proactive, discreet, and experienced maintaining a private residence to a consistently high standard.

Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Household Support

Daily professional housekeeping and room resets

Full-family laundry, ironing, steaming, linens, and wardrobe care

Organization of closets, drawers, pantry, refrigerator, storage areas, and children's belongings

Periodic deep-cleaning and organizational projects

Grocery shopping, errands, deliveries, and household supply management

Proactively communicate household needs to the Household Manager

Childcare & Family Support

Support two school-aged children with morning and after-school routines

Drive children to school, tutoring, sports, lessons, appointments, and activities

Prepare simple meals and healthy snacks

Assist with homework, reading, activity preparation, and organization

Maintain children's bedrooms, wardrobes, school supplies, and activity equipment

Pack and unpack for activities and travel

Provide additional childcare support during family events and occasional travel

Candidate Requirements

5+ years of professional private household experience

Strong professional housekeeping experience

Significant experience caring for school-aged children

Ability to understand and communicate in Mandarin Chinese

Valid U.S. driver's license with an excellent driving record

Confident driving throughout the Peninsula and Bay Area

Legally authorized to work in the United States

Comfortable working Monday through Saturday in a live-in arrangement

Flexible around family schedules, events, and occasional travel

Minimum two directly verifiable professional references

Able to pass comprehensive background and driving-record checks

Preferred Background

Candidates with previous experience in UHNW, fully staffed, or similarly high-standard private households are strongly preferred.

Experience working with a Household Manager or Estate Manager, maintaining professional household boundaries, caring for high-quality furnishings and garments, supporting family travel, and anticipating household needs will be highly valued.

Living Arrangement

Private live-in accommodations will be provided. A family vehicle will also be available for authorized work-related driving.

This is an excellent long-term opportunity for an experienced household professional seeking stability with a private family in Atherton.