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House Assistant

@ Charles MacPherson Associates

Toronto, Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

Charles MacPherson Associates is hiring a full-time live-out House Assistant for a semi-formal residence in Toronto. The role covers daily housekeeping, laundry, grocery and supply management, school pickups, occasional childcare and light pet care. Hours are generally 10am to 6pm with some flexibility required.

Responsibilities:

  • Daily light housekeeping, including beds, tidying and kitchen cleaning
  • Laundry, ironing and steaming
  • School and local pickups for the family
  • Occasional childcare support and basic pet care for one medium dog
  • Maintain household supplies and groceries

Requirements summary:

  • Experienced housekeeping professional with excellent laundry skills
  • Detail oriented and comfortable lifting 30 pounds
  • Good communication and professional presentation
  • Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Valid driver's licence is an asset

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2026-04-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-10

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAdministrative
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingHome
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 30 lb · computer none
Driver’s licencepreferred

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Charles MacPherson Associates

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Two decades of excellence in the private domestic service industry, hospitality and customer service sectors.

Full company description

Charles MacPherson Associates (CMA) specializes in educating and recruiting domestic staff for our private residential clients. We also provide training and consultation services for both our private residential and corporate clients worldwide. With over two decades of service excellence, we have built lasting relationships with our clients, candidates, and students across each of our four lines of business: Placement, Academy, Training, and Consulting.

LinkedIn followers
1,096
People associated on LinkedIn
9
Reported office locations
  • 411 Richmond Street East, Suite 100, Toronto, Ontario M5A 3S5, CA
Business categories
  • Training
  • Consulting
  • Recruiting
  • Staffing Agency
Other recorded names
  • Charles MacPherson Associates
  • Charles MacPherson Associates Inc.
Specialties
  • Staffing
  • Recruitment
  • Household Staffing
  • Domestic Staffing
  • Education
  • Household Management
  • Housekeeping
  • Training
  • Consulting
  • Customer Service
  • Hospitality
  • Luxury
  • Residential
  • House Management
  • House Manager
  • and Housekeeper
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes
Reported total investment
0

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Charles MacPherson Associates (CMA) specializes in educating and recruiting domestic staff for our private residential clients. We also provide training and consultation services for both our private residential and corporate clients worldwide. With over two decades of service excellence, we have built lasting relationships with our clients, candidates, and students across each of our four lines of business…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1996
SpecialtiesStaffingRecruitmentHousehold StaffingDomestic StaffingEducationHousehold ManagementHousekeepingTrainingConsultingCustomer Service
Open jobs on Jobsy5
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Job description

Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced House Assistant for a semi-formal residence located in Toronto. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of the residence. This position is full-time, live-out. Work hours are generally between 10am – 6pm, with some flexibility required.

Candidate Profile:

You are an experienced and knowledgeable housekeeping professional with excellent laundry skills who enjoys keeping a clean and organized home. You understand how to communicate clearly with your principals and the importance of feedback. You are comfortable working independently and working in an environment with young children. You understand a home is a living environment, not just a workplace, and can easily adjust your daily schedule to accommodate activities in the residence.

Primary Responsibilities:

● Daily light housekeeping to include making beds, tidying, and kitchen cleaning

● Basic food preparation and kitchen support in conjunction with the principal

● School and local pickup for the family

● Provide occasional childcare support for the family

● Maintain household inventory of cleaning supplies, and groceries

● Regular laundry with occasional ironing or steaming as needed

● Basic wardrobe management and organizational support for family

● Ensure household security protocols are followed

● Answering the door, receive packages

● Basic pet care for one medium sized dog

● Sort and dispose of recycling, compost, and garbage correctly

Applicant Qualities:

● Good communication skills and professional personal presentation

● Detail oriented

● Must be comfortable lifting 30 pounds

● Excellent housekeeping, and laundry; correct use of products and methods for fine finishes and surfaces

● Must maintain privacy and confidentiality always, exercising diplomacy, discretion and respecting appropriate boundaries

● Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

● A valid driver’s license is an asset


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