A wonderful client in West New York, NJ, is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and compassionate household manager to ensure the smooth daily operation of her home and to provide attentive care for her three small Pekingese dogs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable managing both pets and household responsibilities with professionalism and care. This is a long-term role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working independently, and builds strong trust with the principal.

Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 9:30am - 6pm
Flexibility required for needed evenings, weekends, and overnights during travel periods, could be up to a month of travel at a time
Split shifts may be arranged when evening coverage is needed.

Pet Care- Thoughtful, hands-on care for three Pekingese dogs (ages 5 and 10):

• Morning park outing (~90 minutes), including off-leash time (must be comfortable and confident managing behavior off-leash)
• Daily walks, including a final walk around 5:30–6:00 PM
• Maintain a consistent feeding routine; assist with food prep and problem-solving picky eating
• Monitor dogs' wellness and behavior 
• Provide affection, structure, and enrichment; understand their personalities and provide leadership energy
• Coordinate and attend grooming and vet appointments
• Provide overnight care when the principal is traveling (dogs sleep in the bed)

Household Management:

• Oversee and manage part-time housekeeper (on-site 2–3 days/week)
• Coordinate additional help as needed (e.g., dog walkers)
• Maintain household organization and ensure all essentials and groceries are stocked
• Handle package deliveries and returns
• Act as point of contact for vendors and home maintenance
• Create and update a household manual
• Run errands, manage bill payments, book travel, and assist with occasional PA duties
  • Ability to assist with meal prep or healthy GF cooking would be a huge bonus

• Highly intuitive, self-directed, and naturally organized
• Genuinely loves animals and has strong prior pet care experience
• Able to balance a calm, professional presence with warmth and approachability
• Strong common sense, excellent judgment, and “leader energy” to manage dogs and household tasks effectively
• Emotionally mature—able to take feedback without defensiveness and maintain discretion
• Skilled in anticipating needs and solving problems proactively
• Comfortable with flexible scheduling and overnight stays when needed

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a private home or household service role
• Valid driver’s license, reliable car, and clean driving record
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and Flu (up to date)
• Must live within an easily commutable distance of the home

• Salary: $80,000–$100,000 DOE
• Flexibility to choose:
  • Full healthcare coverage
  • Partial healthcare + overnight stipend ($100–$150/night)
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving
• 10 vacation days
• 5 sick/personal days