Our client is seeking a Family Assistant to support a family of six in New Haven, CT. The Family assistant will support with running errands, childcare (4 children between the ages of 7 – 13), meal preparation, and light housekeeping (the family has a housekeeping team that deep cleans twice a week). The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, organized, and have a proactive approach to responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Household:
Light housekeeping and organizing household spaces
Washing, folding, and ironing laundry, including clothes, linens, and towels
Managing family schedules and coordinating activities
Overseeing service vendors for household maintenance and repair
Handling deliveries and managing mail
Organizing and managing household inventory
Errands:
Grocery shopping and other household supply runs
Running errands such as post-office visits, dry cleaners, picking up prescriptions, etc.
Childcare:
Providing childcare as needed, including babysitting
Safely transporting children to and from school, playdates, & extracurricular activities (sports, music lessons, etc.)
Hosting playdates
Supervising homework and school projects
Occasional overnight childcare
Cooking:
Preparing healthy and balanced meals, including school lunch and family dinner
Coordinating weekly menus
Cleaning the kitchen and maintaining a tidy cooking environment
Requirements:
5+ years of similar experience
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
MUST be comfortable working in a household with two cats
Flexibility to support with overnight care as needed
Excellent, verifiable references
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 8:30pm (longer hours begin in the Fall)
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Internet Publishing
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