Estate/Private Service

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR DOMESTIC STAFF (Partial Listing)

 Harper Associates handles many exclusive domestic staffing assignments for prominent executive families. Recent experience in luxurious private residences, along with outstanding references from previous employers are required for consideration. 

HOUSEKEEPER (PART-TIME) - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

We are seeking a detail-oriented housekeeper with luxury home experience for an excellent, long term opportunity.  Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am-4pm. Great wages!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Private family will offer top-of-the-line cleaning equipment and work clothing for an outstanding housekeeper who also excels at laundry and ironing. Full-time position: Monday-Saturday with Fridays off.  Hours 9am/10am-5pm/6pm, depending on the day. Responsibilities will include all aspects of house cleaning, putting groceries away, accepting packages, breaking down boxes, setting tables, etc.. Must have recent experience in a very large, upscale home and be comfortable with some heavy lifting. There are no children or pets living in the home. Excellent payroll wages ($40/hr.), guaranteed hours with potential for overtime, paid time off, benefits negotiable.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - BIRMINGHAM, MI

Formal home with other household staff offers a terrific long term career for a dedicated, team player. Monday-Friday, day hours, with only occasional weekends requested. Excellent salary plus great benefit package!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

PRIVATE COMPANION / DRIVER - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Afternoon/evenings/weekends

Live-in or Live-out

Excellent opportunity available for a polished professional who would like to serve as a long term companion/personal assistant/driver to a high profile gentleman Executive.  Schedule coverage would be Monday-Friday 3pm-8 or 9pm, and Saturdays and Sunday 8am-~8pm, but may be shared by two people as long as both are flexible and willing and able to travel. Schedule will vary when traveling. Previous similar private service experience would be a plus. Must have an impeccable driving record and be completely flexible to travel. Position requires excellent communication skills, discretion and the ability to handle confidential matters. Private apartment is available if live-in situation is desired. $40-$50/hr., plus 2 weeks PTO, medical stipend negotiable.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

COMPANION - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

We are seeking a mature individual with a delightful personality to be a companion to a lovely woman in the early stages of dementia.  At this time, her health is otherwise good. Will accompany the woman to appointments, social outings, etc.. 30-35 hours/week. Anticipated schedule is Mondays 7am-5pm, Tuesday through Friday shorter days.

Excellent payroll wages! Medical benefit stipend negotiable.

Send resume in a  Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

FULL-TIME FAMILY HOUSEKEEPER - BIRMINGHAM, MI

Extremely busy family with 3 children and 2 dogs would love to find an experienced housekeeper who has the enthusiasm and energy to maintain a home with a lot of daily traffic. Will also handle laundry, prepare dry cleaning for pick-up, greet vendors, etc. The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude and no drama to this friendly family. Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 8am or 9am start. 40 hours/week guaranteed, two weeks paid vacation. Excellent wages!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

LAUNDRESS (FULL-TIME): BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Join a great team of household staff as a laundress for a busy family . Expert laundry and ironing skills are required, along with previous experience working in an upscale private home. Will also need to be capable and flexible to assist other staff with housekeeping responsibilities as needed. Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm. Great salary and benefits! Non-smokers only please.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

INFANT NANNY LIVE-IN (PREFERRED) OR LIVE-OUT - BIRMINGHAM, MI

Start in September

Wonderful family with a newborn is seeking a professional, loving Nanny who is very experienced with infants. The ideal candidate is passionate about caring for children and would enjoy a long term opportunity to grow with the family. *This is a full-time, position which will involve some travel with the family. Schedule flexibility will be needed to accommodate the baby’s sleep schedule along with the parents’ work and other commitments. Live-out will only be considered for someone who lives nearby and is very flexible and understands it will require some evenings and weekends and travel. The baby will be a few months old in September when the family would like the nanny to start. Infant childcare references will be required, along with vaccinations and first aid/CPR certifications. Competitive compensation, PTO and health care stipend.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

PRIVATE DUTY RN - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

$10,000 Signing Bonus Offered

Require Geriatric, Case Manager experience overseeing small team.

Require expertise with patient transfers using various methods ( Hoyer Lift , Sit & Stand, Transfer Belt, Slide Board or other devices).

Unique career opportunity similar to a Case Manager. We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable Concierge Registered Nurse who would embrace the opportunity to work with one patient in their beautiful, private home. The client is a sophisticated, elderly female who is wheelchair bound and has dementia. This is a full-time position which would include hands-on caregiving, in addition to training staff on patient mobility , scheduling and supervising other(non-RN) caregivers. The RN will communicate with client's family regularly and also transport (van provided) and accompany the client to doctor’s appointments, social outings, etc.. The client has 24/7 care, however, the schedule for the RN will be primarily Monday-Friday daytime hours. Some flexibility with hours will be needed for training, vacations, etc.. $100,000-120,000+ salary.

Must be licensed Registered Nurse.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com

NANNY - GROSSE POINTE, MI

Terrific family with a lot of moving parts is seeking an energetic nanny who loves to stay busy! This is a full-time position which requires some schedule flexibility to meet the needs of the family. Hours are primarily afterschool and weekends. Must love kids and be fun, responsible and organized! The family is only interested in a long term commitment (NOT a summer only position). Will include some travel. Great wages!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

PRIVATE CAREGIVER - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

If you have caregiving experience including dementia and would enjoy working with a sophisticated, senior female in her upscale private home, this may be an ideal situation for you. Schedule would be 3 or 4 days week (10-12 hr. shifts) alternating with a team of other devoted caregivers. We are seeking a friendly, flexible professional. $25/hr. plus overtime.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - ANN ARBOR, MI

Busy family living in a spacious luxury home is seeking a professional, detail oriented full-time housekeeper to join their household staff team. You must be wiling to work cooperatively with another housekeeper.  Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm; with only an occasional request to work a weekend.  Competitive wages plus excellent benefits offered!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

HOUSEMAN: FRANKLIN, MI

Executive family is seeking a multitalented individual to handle various tasks within their luxury estate. Position would involve maintenance (interior, exterior and pool), assisting housekeeping with deep cleaning (i.e. moving furniture), running errands, driving and overall guest service.  Full-time position offers excellent salary plus great benefit package!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

HOUSEKEEPER (PART-TIME): GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI

Beautiful home with only two people living there most of the time requires the expertise of a professionally trained housekeeper. In addition to cleaning, the housekeeper will also be responsible for laundry and ironing. Choose from two- eight hour days/week or four- four hour days/week. Great wages!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

PRIVATE CHEFS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY ON A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT BASIS

   For 25+ years, Harper Associates has placed numerous private chefs, house managers, housekeepers, etc. for many executive families in the metro Detroit area and Florida.

   We are currently representing several excellent chefs who are available immediately to work for a family exclusively on a permanent or temporary basis. They are all ServSafe trained with great cooking skills and experience; most have culinary degrees. Due to the impact the Coronavirus is having on the hospitality industry, many of these Chefs have recent backgrounds in very well-respected restaurants. If you hire a Chef, they would handle all the grocery shopping and food preparation. They can cook meals in your home and also serve and clean up or they can prepare your meals off-premise and drop them off if desired. Most of these chefs are very adept at accommodating special dietary regimens as well.

   These Chefs are typically seeking $35/hr.-$50/hr. for their time plus the cost of groceries.

   For more information, please contact Ben Schwartz - 248-737-0431 - ben@harperjobs.com