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Nanny Wanted - Home Assistant (Daily Home Reset & Household Support) $25/Hour


Company : CanadianNanny.ca


Location : Ottawa, Ottawa Census Division, ON; On


Created : 2026-02-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE Were seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Home Assistant to keep our household calm, organized, and fully reset each evening. This role exists to reduce time, stress, and cognitive load by ensuring the home is next-day readyevery day. This is not deep cleaning. Its daily upkeep, organization, and proactive support. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Daily Home Reset (Primary Focus) Before leaving each evening, ensure the home is reset and ready: Kitchen wipe-down (counters, sink, stove, backsplash) Load/unload dishwasher Tidy living room, dining area, and entryway Light bathroom wipe (sinks, counters, mirrors; TP check) Sweep/vacuum high-traffic areas General straightening and surface organization Return daily-use items to designated places (keys, bags, mail, chargers) 2. Laundry & Organization Start, switch, fold, and put away laundry (weekly) Maintain closets, drawers, and storage areas Light organizing projects when time allows 3. Kitchen & Food Support Light meal prep support (wash/chop veggies, reheat meals) Clean up after dinner or prep Maintain fridge and pantry organization Flag expired or soon-to-expire items Light fridge wipe when time permits 4. Household Routines Garbage, recycling, and compost (including curb days) Bring bins to/from curb and store properly Collect mail daily and place in designated spot 5. Pet Care Feed cats per instructions Refresh water daily Scoop litter daily weekly clean 6. Light Outdoor Upkeep (As Needed) Sweep entryways, patios, walkways Water plants Light weeding and tidying (No heavy landscaping or snow removal) 7. Supplies & Consumables Monitor essentials (TP, paper towels, dish soap, cat food, etc.) Flag low supplies early (No purchasing unless explicitly agreed) 8. Household Assistant Support Small ad-hoc household tasks as requested Follow prioritized or rotating task lists when provided WHAT THIS ROLE DOES NOT INCLUDE Heavy landscaping or snow removal Errands or off-site tasks Purchasing authority without approval IDEAL CANDIDATE Experience in housekeeping or home assistant roles preferred Trustworthy, punctual, and dependable Highly organized and detail-oriented Works independently with minimal oversight Respects privacy and confidentiality Comfortable around cats Physically able to perform light cleaning and outdoor tasks SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE Home feels calm, reset, and next-day ready nightly Kitchen and common areas consistently maintained Routines handled without reminders Pets well cared for Issues flagged early Minimal supervision required EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW WHATS MOST IMPORTANT If you want to summarize this in one sentence for candidates: Your top priority is daily home reset and readinessnot deep cleaning. Key non-negotiables: Consistency > intensity Attention to detail Reliability and punctuality Proactive mindset (see issues early, flag them) Respect for privacy Ability to work independently without hand-holding This is a trust-based role designed to make the household run smoothly in the background. Please visit to view full details and to apply. FREE REGISTRATION and lots of jobs to choose from!