Family Assistant | Companion

Job Title: Family Assistant | Companion

Location: Portland, Oregon

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Assistant/Companion to support a senior couple in their home in Portland, Oregon. The ideal candidate will provide companionship, assist with daily tasks, and ensure a comfortable living environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Light housekeeping and general tidying

• Prepare and cook healthy meals (e.g., rice, stir fry, soup)

• Drive to appointments, including doctor visits, grocery shopping, and outings

• Support in household projects as needed, coordinating with vendors (example electrician, plumber, etc)

Qualifications:

• Fluent in Chinese and conversational in English

• Previous experience in housekeeping is a PLUS 

• Previous experience in caregiving a PLUS

• Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly demeanor

• Ability to perform  housekeeping and cooking duties

• Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 pounds  and capable of safely climbing and descending stairs 

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

• Must be willing to undergo an in depth background check

• Must be local to the Portland area

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

• Flexibility to change hours on rare occasions

Compensation and Benefits:

• $45 per hour

• 10 paid holidays

• 10 days of PTO

• Sick Days

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

We kindly request that you apply for this position ONLY if you meet the basic requirements stated in the job description.

Once you've submitted your application, our team will review it. If your experience closely aligns with the client's needs, we will be in touch.  Please refrain from contacting us separately to express your interest in the role. We're a small and busy team; unfortunately, we can't reply to everyone who contacts us. If you have questions about the status of your application or uploaded documents, please check your candidate dashboard for updates and ensure you've answered the required screening questions for the position(s) you are applying for.

Thank you for understanding!

The DM Estate Staffing Team 

DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm based in Silicon Valley, California. We place highly skilled Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices. While our roots are in Silicon Valley, our reach is nationwide, encompassing key markets such as Aspen, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Palm Beach, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC.

You may know us as Domestic | Match and Private Chef | Match. After 12 years of expansion, we’ve evolved into the top choice for domestic staffing services. As our journey has unfolded, we’ve expanded beyond the constraints of our original brand, spreading our reach to encompass a broad spectrum of roles within the private estate and family office sectors. 

What Makes Us Unique

Drawing upon over 70 years of collective expertise in private service, luxury hospitality, and yachting, DM Estate Staffing’s team boasts a deep understanding of the intimate relationship between private employers and their household staff. Our team’s personal experience in these roles fuels our continued passion and commitment to our recruitment efforts today. We approach our work with zeal and are dedicated to ensuring that clients and candidates alike discover the ideal match.

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