Atherton, California
Full-Time | Monday–Saturday | Live-In | Long-Term
A private family of four in Atherton is seeking an experienced Mandarin-speaking Live-In Nanny-Housekeeper to join their household team in a long-term capacity.
The family has two school-aged children, and the position is approximately 60% professional housekeeping and household support / 40% childcare and family support.
The ideal candidate is a career household professional who is warm with children, highly organized, proactive, discreet, and experienced maintaining a private residence to a consistently high standard.
Responsibilities
Housekeeping & Household Support
Daily professional housekeeping and room resets
Full-family laundry, ironing, steaming, linens, and wardrobe care
Organization of closets, drawers, pantry, refrigerator, storage areas, and children's belongings
Periodic deep-cleaning and organizational projects
Grocery shopping, errands, deliveries, and household supply management
Proactively communicate household needs to the Household Manager
Childcare & Family Support
Support two school-aged children with morning and after-school routines
Drive children to school, tutoring, sports, lessons, appointments, and activities
Prepare simple meals and healthy snacks
Assist with homework, reading, activity preparation, and organization
Maintain children's bedrooms, wardrobes, school supplies, and activity equipment
Pack and unpack for activities and travel
Provide additional childcare support during family events and occasional travel
Candidate Requirements
5+ years of professional private household experience
Strong professional housekeeping experience
Significant experience caring for school-aged children
Ability to understand and communicate in Mandarin Chinese
Valid U.S. driver's license with an excellent driving record
Confident driving throughout the Peninsula and Bay Area
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Comfortable working Monday through Saturday in a live-in arrangement
Flexible around family schedules, events, and occasional travel
Minimum two directly verifiable professional references
Able to pass comprehensive background and driving-record checks
Preferred Background
Candidates with previous experience in UHNW, fully staffed, or similarly high-standard private households are strongly preferred.
Experience working with a Household Manager or Estate Manager, maintaining professional household boundaries, caring for high-quality furnishings and garments, supporting family travel, and anticipating household needs will be highly valued.
Living Arrangement
Private live-in accommodations will be provided. A family vehicle will also be available for authorized work-related driving.
This is an excellent long-term opportunity for an experienced household professional seeking stability with a private family in Atherton.
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