Home Manager / Household Assistant - Part Time

About HUM Homes HUM Homes is redefining what it means to support the modern household. We build stable, long-term careers for individuals who love creating order, structure, and comfort in private homes. Our professionals are supported with: Predictable part-time schedules Training in home systems and organization Respectful, healthy work environments A role with purpose and meaningful human connection When a home functions smoothly, the family thrives — and you are the one who enables that transformation About the Role This Downers Grove family of four is seeking a calm, dependable Home Manager to support daily household flow, reduce clutter, manage laundry, and provide weekly meal preparation. The parents, one of whom works from home, are looking for someone who can quietly and independently help restore predictability and ease to their routines. Children’s bedrooms remain their responsibility — this role focuses exclusively on household operations, organization, resets, and simple meal prep. This is an excellent position for someone who enjoys bringing order to busy family homes and takes pride in consistent, reliable systems. Location: Downers Grove, Illinois (30 miles southwest of Chicago) Schedule: 10–12 hours/week (3–4 days weekly; flexible daytime hour) Core ResponsibilitiesHome Reset & Daily Flow Begin each shift with a full home walkthrough Collect and put away dishes Gather laundry, socks, clothing, towels, and communal clutter Manage trash and recycling Start laundry immediately upon arrival Load/unload the dishwasher Clean and reset the kitchen Wipe counters and tidy common living spaces Clean and reset bathrooms Restore items to their designated places Laundry Management Wash, dry, fold, and put away household laundry Maintain a consistent laundry rhythm Prevent backlogs from accumulating Organization Assist with ongoing home organization projects Maintain organizational systems created with the family Reduce clutter and restore predictable order Meal Preparation Prepare simple high-protein meals (chicken, ground beef, etc.) Prepare approximately 10 meals to last ~4 days Clean and reset the kitchen after cooking Support occasional local errands Assist with pick-ups or small shopping needs Requirements Must have: Experience with household resets, laundry management, or home organization Comfort preparing simple, healthy meals Strong attention to detail and reliability Ability to work independently without supervision Comfort working around children Calm, courteous communication style Ability to communicate via WhatsApp for schedule updates Consistent availability 3–4 days per week Enjoyment of laundry, tidying, and household routines Preferred (not required): Experience with family households Experience in home organization or housekeeping support Why You’ll Love This Role Meaningful work that directly reduces stress for a busy family Part-time hours with stable weekly rhythm Autonomy to run your tasks without constant oversight A warm household that values consistency and care Job Type: Part-time Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 10 – 12 per week Work Location: In person