Live-In Household Companion/Assistant

A warm, dependable, and experienced full-time live-in Home Health Aide is needed to support a principal in her Park Ridge, NJ, residence. The ideal candidate is a confident cook who can follow recipes accurately and is a safe, reliable driver with an excellent driving record. The home is a quiet, well-organized four-story townhouse. The family’s longtime housekeeper is retiring, creating a need for consistent weekday support. The principal requires the candidate to be a safe, reliable driver with a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule/Salary

Monday–Friday:  10am - 8pm (with either a 2 hour break each day or overtime paid)
Weekly Hours: Approximately 44 - 50 hours per week
The position is live-in for four nights/working 5 days.
Arriving on Monday morning and departing at 8pm on Friday (after dinner).

Responsibilities:

Cooking

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily

• Confidently follow family recipes

• Fully clean the kitchen after dinner (around 7pm)

Household Support

• Light housekeeping throughout the week (with supplemental housekeeper twice weekly)

• Laundry & linens

• Maintain and organize the principal’s private living floor

• Unpack grocery deliveries (FreshDirect, Amazon)

• Manage dry cleaning logistics (drop-off, pick-up, unpacking)

Driving & Errands

• Drive the principal to:

• Social engagements

• Standing weekly appointments

• Wellness or fitness sessions

• All medical appointments (wait in lobby)

• Use of principal’s sedan provided

• Run local errands as needed (pharmacy, returns, etc.)

Personal Assistance

• Provide warm, respectful daily support while honoring the principal’s independence

• Maintain a smooth, structured daily routine

Desired Qualifications:

• Warm, patient, and calm presence

• Highly reliable, responsible, and consistent

• Detail-oriented and organized

• Professional, discreet, and respectful of household routines

• Comfortable with a quiet, structured home environment

• Able to remain on-site in the evenings for continuity

Requirements:

• Strong, verifiable references from private homes

• Excellent driving record (non-negotiable)

• Strong cooking skills with the ability to follow recipes accurately

• Organized, proactive, professional, and discreet

• Comfortable working with other household staff

• Must not handle or consume fin fish or nuts due to allergies in the home

Salary & Benefits:

$45/hourly DOE 

Includes private, comfortable live-in accommodations (bedroom + bathroom on a separate floor)

Weekends off