Hiring: Dog Attendant / Housekeeper / Household Assistant

Location: Mission Hills, CA, USA (Domestic Travel Required)

Type: Full-Time, Live-Out

Schedule: Full-Time, 5-day work week with flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, overnights, and frequent travel.

Compensation: 84K+ DOE

Pets: Three (3) dogs.

ABOUT US 

Handgraaf Estates is a privately held luxury staffing and property management firm based in La Jolla, CA. We provide the highest level of Private Household Staffing and Estate Management. Our service is tailored to the exact needs of every client and strive for nothing less but the highest level of excellence.

PLEASE SEND CV & REFERENCES TO

info@HandgraafEstates.com

SUMMARY 

A private residence in Mission Hills is seeking a highly experienced, detail‑oriented, and dependable Housekeeper / Household Assistant to support the daily operations of a 2,500‑square‑foot home. This is a long‑term, W‑2 position offering a fixed annual salary and an average schedule of approximately 40 hours per week. The principals are looking for a trusted professional who can become an integral part of their household, providing exceptional service, flexibility, and consistent support.

While housekeeping and general household assistance are important aspects of the role, the primary responsibility is the care, safety, and well‑being of the family’s three beloved dogs. The dogs are considered cherished members of the family, and the principals’ top priority. The ideal candidate must genuinely love dogs and have substantial hands‑on experience in professional animal care—whether in private homes, veterinary clinics, boarding facilities, dog training, or similar environments.

The role includes full oversight of the dogs’ daily routines, feeding schedules, exercise, enrichment, health monitoring, and coordination of veterinary and daycare services. The principals are seeking someone attentive, proactive, and deeply committed to maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for the dogs at all times.

In addition to animal care, the Housekeeper / Household Assistant will maintain the home to exceptional standards, with a strong emphasis on laundry, ironing, wardrobe care, organization, and overall household presentation. Additional duties include light meal preparation, inventory management, appointment coordination, and ensuring the residence is consistently prepared for the principals’ arrival.

A key component of this position is serving as a trusted presence in the home when the principals are traveling. They divide their time between Mission Hills and Los Angeles (Hollywood Hills), and the candidate will spend significant time at the Mission Hills residence during their absences to ensure the property remains secure, clean, and fully maintained. This includes restocking supplies, addressing household needs, and ensuring the home is always guest‑ready. The candidate must also be comfortable staying at the Los Angeles residence approximately once per month for up to four consecutive days.

This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and excellent communication. Workdays may vary—some lighter and some, more active—depending on household needs. A collaborative, service‑oriented mindset is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Housekeeping & Home Care

• Maintain exceptional interior cleanliness, organization, and overall household presentation.

• Manage all laundry, ironing, steaming, folding, and wardrobe care.

• Develop and follow effective cleaning routines and protocols.

• Restock refrigerators, pantries, and household essentials.

• Perform light exterior tasks such as property walk‑through, tidying outdoor areas, and occasional watering plants.

• Provide house‑sitting and property oversight during principal travel.

• Coordinate with vendors and service providers as needed.

• Ensure compliance with household health, safety, and cleanliness standards.

Dog Care & Animal Support

• Provide daily care and supervision for three dogs, ensuring their physical and emotional well‑being.

• Maintain feeding schedules, monitor diet, and observe overall health and behavior.

• Walk, exercise, and engage the dogs in enrichment activities.

• Supervise swimming and pool activities when appropriate.

• Coordinate veterinary appointments, daycare schedules, and any specialized care.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and enriching environment for the dogs at all times.

• Communicate proactively with the principals regarding health concerns or behavioural changes.

Household Assistance

• Assist with light meal preparation and simple cooking.

• Coordinate and track household, medical, and veterinary appointments.

• Manage inventory of household and cleaning supplies and communicate replenishment needs.

• Support general household organization and readiness.

• Maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality at all times.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within a private home.

• Strong background in animal care—veterinary, kennel, boarding, rescue, dog training, or similar experience highly preferred.

• Genuine love for dogs and comfort caring for multiple pets daily.

• Extensive experience with laundry, wardrobe care, and fine garment handling.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Flexible schedule and comfort with changing priorities.

• Comfortable spending significant time at the residence when principals are traveling.

•  English communication skills and a collaborative, service‑oriented mindset.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Strong understanding of canine safety, behavior, nutrition, and general well‑being.

• Ability to monitor health concerns and communicate proactively with principals and veterinary providers.

• Willingness to stay at the Los Angeles residence approximately once per month for up to four days.

• Must live within approximately 30 minutes of the Mission Hills residence.

OUR CORE VALUES

● Principal’s First

Ability to stay focused on meeting and exceeding the Principals needs

● Learn from mistakes

Able to admit mistakes upfront and seeks the truth. Learns and grows from mistakes. Makes thoughtful choices and provides solutions to avoid future mistakes.

● Conscientious

Finishes duties mindfully, effectively and promptly.

● Dedication

Shows a deep commitment to the role and people.

● Accountable

Takes ownership of tasks and time for due diligence.

● Independent

Thinks, acts and finds solutions independently.

● Resilience

Does not complain or shy away from assigned work. Confronts difficulties with a positive outlook.