Companion / Assistant

Mahler Private Staffing is seeking an experienced, warm, and service-oriented Companion / Assistant for a private individual in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others, providing engaging companionship, and managing the everyday details that make life easier and more comfortable.

The ideal candidate is personable, proactive, discreet, and capable of balancing companionship with hands-on personal and household assistance. A natural service mentality, excellent judgment, and a positive, flexible attitude are essential.

Responsibilities include

Providing companionship, conversation, and daily personal assistance. Assisting with mobility, daily routines, and appointments as needed. Preparing simple, nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines. Grocery shopping, errands, laundry, light housekeeping, and household organization. Coordinating with existing caregivers and service providers.

Caring for a household cat, including feeding, litter maintenance, and veterinary visits. Assisting with basic technology and communications.

Qualifications

Previous private household, companion, personal assistant, or caregiving experience. Warm, engaging personality with a genuine desire to be of service. Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and discretion. Comfortable assisting with mobility and personal care as needed. Good cooking skills and willingness to follow dietary requirements.

Comfortable with cats. Valid driver's license and safe driving record. Must have an iPhone and be comfortable communicating via FaceTime. Dependable, adaptable, and interested in a long-term opportunity. Schedule: Five consecutive days per week, 10:00 AM–7:30 PM, including a 1.5-hour break or mutually agreed breaks. Two consecutive days off; specific days to be determined.

Compensation

$48–$53 per hour, commensurate with experience, with 40 guaranteed paid hours per week. W-2 employment. #indmps Our Story: Mahler Private Staffing works with America’s leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidates as well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.