Hire a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant
Are You Looking to Hire a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant in the Chicago Area?
You’re in the right place!
My Household Managed (MHM) connects busy professionals with experienced high-end assistants.
A personal assistant can sometimes work remotely or in a home office. Overall, the duties are different for every home/individual.
When you work as a personal assistant, no two days are alike!
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35 hours per week or more, hourly rate of $45+
20 - 35 per hours a week, hourly rate of $50+
Is a MHM Personal or Executive Assistant a Good Fit for You?
If you’re on the fence and asking yourself, “Do I need a personal assistant?” Here are a few things to consider:
How is your time and schedule management going?
If you’re stressed about how many errands and phone calls you have to make every day at work, find that personal commitments are falling through the cracks, or feel completely maxed out, a personal assistant could help.
Do you struggle to delegate tasks that someone else could do?
If you tend to do everything yourself and hate asking for help, chances are your plate is pretty full, especially if you’re an entrepreneur or busy executive. Having someone whose sole job is to take care of your personal needs can make it easier to give away some of your responsibilities.
Do you travel often?
Personal and executive assistants can take care of travel arrangements, reservations, laundry, dry cleaning, event or meeting schedules, travel research, and more. With their support, you can be much more present and focused while you travel for work or personal reasons.
Do you wish you had more quality time to spend with your family and friends?
Personal assistants can free up your time outside of work by taking care of things you would typically have to take care of at the end of the day or on the weekends. Executive assistants can take over work and business-related activities that make your work day more efficient so that your time outside work doesn’t become haunted by unfinished activities, unreturned emails, and business matters.
Do you already employ household staff?
A personal assistant would be a great addition to your household staff if you already have a house manager or nanny who manages your day-to-day errands and childcare. Your personal assistant is someone with administrative and planning capabilities that will report to you and help you stay organized while other household staff takes care of your household.
What Services Does a MHM Personal or Executive Assistant Provide?
Personal and Executive Assistants handle a variety of responsibilities. Typically an Executive Assistant handles matters that are more business or career-oriented. In contrast, a personal assistant handles matters that are not heavily work-related but pertain more to a person’s life outside of work and their other responsibilities. The job description and responsibilities of a personal assistant may include:
Calendar maintenance, scheduling appointments, setting reminders
Gatekeeping: Screening calls, emails
Answering phone calls, emails, coordinating meetings, and making appointments
Running errands and doing personal shopping
Closet organization, managing the wardrobe of the principal
Vacation destination research
Party & event planning
Securing reservations & creating itineraries for events and travel
Managing travel (booking flights, accommodations, ground transportation)
Overseeing the schedules of other staff
Record keeping and organizing files and mail
Tracking expenditures
Ordering supplies
Paying bills
Working as a liaison between family office, wealth management teams, financial advisors, etc
Pet care
What Skills Does a Personal or Executive Assistant Bring to Their Role?
Personal and executive assistants are motivated, detail-oriented self-starters. They have excellent communication skills, follow up with people, and follow through with tasks relentlessly. They enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are adaptable and reliable, have strong decision-making skills, and possess a strong work ethic. Both types of assistants are usually tech-savvy and are proficient in typing. They are also pros at traveling and being flexible in new places.
What’s the Difference Between a Personal Assistant and Other Household Staff?
Personal Assistant VS Family Assistant
A personal assistant focuses on one individual, while a family assistant focuses on everyone in the household. A family assistant is a bit of a household manager/nanny/personal assistant hybrid and typically involves childcare responsibilities.
Personal Assistant VS House Manager
A house manager focuses on managing household staff and household matters. They are responsible for the vendors involved in repairs and maintenance for a home and do not take care of personal matters or childcare. Household managers can also have more training responsibilities in the household that a personal assistant does not have. Safety, inspections, and scheduling staff would also be a household manager’s role.
How Much Does a MHM Personal or Executive Assistant Cost?
Hourly rates for our personal and executive assistants typically range from $35 to $72 per hour pre-tax. Pay can be heavily dependent on the experience of the candidate and the extent of your needs. Some personal and executive assistants work part-time for multiple individuals, and others work full-time for just one.
View our placement packages here.
Why Work With My Household Managed?
My Household Managed is a professional domestic staffing agency specializing in household management. We have been providing quality services to families for over ten years, and we are a trusted and reliable company that you can count on to take care of your household staffing needs. We offer a wide range of domestic placement services and will work with you to find the perfect personal assistant for your family.
How Do I Get Started with MHM?
If you are interested in finding an executive or personal assistant through MHM, your first step is to fill out a family registration form. This will allow our team to learn a little more about your needs. Once we receive your registration, a member of our team will be in touch with you personally. You can fill out your registration form here.
My Household Managed is a leading domestic staffing agency in Chicago.
We’re here to help you find the perfect personal or executive assistant for your family. Our extensive screening and interview process provides our families with an added level of security and reassurance that their families and households will be in great hands.
Need more questions answered about working with MHM?
Request a free discovery call here.
We look forward to making your life a little easier!
