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Full-Time Household Assistant San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA
Household Staffing / Household Assistant / On-Site
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Household Assistant in San Diego, CA: $30–$32/hour, full-time, Monday–Friday. A busy solo entrepreneur is hiring a dependable Household Assistant to handle grocery shopping, errands, daily meal prep, laundry, and light housekeeping.

This role combines the work of a personal assistant, house manager, and housekeeper in one consistent, full-time weekday position. It’s ideal for someone who takes pride in a well-run home, works independently, and anticipates needs before being asked.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 paid hours per week. Choose an 8.5-hour day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch (for example, 11:00 AM–7:30 PM) or a 9-hour day with a 1-hour unpaid lunch (for example, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM). Start and end times are flexible by about an hour.

This is a W-2 household position placed by Hello Nanny!®, a nationwide household placement agency.

Household Assistant responsibilities

  • Shop for groceries and run household errands

  • Plan and prepare daily meals, and keep the kitchen stocked and organized

  • Wash, fold, and put away laundry

  • Wash dishes and keep the kitchen clean every day

  • Keep the home tidy, organized, and guest-ready

  • Help with package returns, pantry and fridge organization, and coordinating home services and deliveries

 Household Assistant qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience as a household assistant, house manager, housekeeper, or in a similar private household role

  • Confident home cooking skills, and the ability to follow the client’s preferences and dietary needs

  • Strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage your time without supervision

  • Discretion and professionalism in a private home

  • Valid driver’s license, a reliable and insured vehicle, and a clean driving record

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (groceries, laundry baskets)

 Nice to have

  • Experience supporting busy professionals, entrepreneurs, or high-profile clients

  • Meal planning, or experience cooking for specific diets

  • CPR/First Aid certification 

Pay, schedule, and benefits

  • $28–$30/hour, paid as a W-2 employee

  • 30-40 guaranteeed hours per week, Monday–Friday

  • Your choice of a 30-minute or 1-hour unpaid lunch, with flexible start and end times

  • Paid sick leave per California law

  • Mileage reimbursement for errands in your personal vehicle

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