FT Housekeeper/Laundress & Family Assistant – Local Candidates Preferred Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

FT Housekeeper/Laundress & Family Assistant – Local Candidates Preferred
| Columbia, SC, United States Posted Date
5/15/2025
Description Full-Time Housekeeper/Laundress & Family Assistant – Columbia, SC (Live-Out)

Anticipated Start:

August/September 2025 A warm and active family is relocating to Columbia, South Carolina and seeking a full-time Housekeeper/Laundress & Family Assistant to support their household before, during, and after the move. This is a long-term, salaried position for someone who thrives in a dynamic family environment, enjoys wearing many hats, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming home. Key Responsibilities Full-charge housekeeping, including deep cleaning, daily tidying, and upkeep of all household areas
Expert-level laundry care: stain treatment, proper fabric handling, ironing, folding, and organization
Mending clothing and household items (e.g., buttons, hems, minor repairs), or managing tailoring as needed
Household organization: maintaining systems, reducing clutter, and ensuring everything has a place
Managing household inventory and supply levels; restocking as necessary
Coordinating returns/shipping via UPS/FedEx/USPS
Driving the principal to appointments and assisting with children’s carpools and activities (vehicle can be provided)
Light pet care including transportation to vet appointments and administering medication
Occasional childcare support; additional college-aged support likely to be hired
Light meal prep and basic nutritious cooking a strong plus
Grocery shopping and general errand running Ideal Candidate Will Be Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized
Positive, calm, and energetic with a sunny disposition
A true self-starter who sees what needs to be done and does it
Not easily flustered by the joyful bustle of a young family
Discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of boundaries
Experienced in caring for fine finishes and luxury materials
Comfortable managing a home independently, especially during periods when the principal is recovering from ACL and PCL repair surgery in the fall

Position Details Location:

Columbia, South Carolina

Schedule:

40-45 hours/week, live-out
Typical hours will range between 8 AM – 5 PM, with flexibility required (occasional 7 AM starts during recovery periods)

Start Date:

August preferred, September acceptable

Compensation:

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Local candidates preferred, but relocation support for the right candidate may be considered If you are a kind, capable, and detail-loving professional who enjoys supporting families and creating a well-run home, we would love to hear from you. Job Type
Full-Time
Job Categories
Family Assistant | Housekeeper | Laundress
Compensation
$80,000 – $90,000
Housing Type
Live-out +
− | Address
Columbia, SC
United States