Family Assistant
Job Title: Family Assistant
Location: Arlington, VA
Schedule:
Part-Time, Monday–Friday, approximately 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (flexible on exact hours)
Occasional extended hours until 8:00 PM when one parent is traveling for work (3–5 days per month)
Babysitting one night weekly or every other week
Compensation: $40-$45 per hour
Benefits: Medical stipend, paid time off (PTO), and performance-based bonus
POSITION OVERVIEW:
A family of four is seeking a reliable, organized, and warm Family Assistant to support household operations and daily routines for their home. The family has two children (ages 3 years and 10 months) and deep cleaners who visit every two weeks. This role focuses on maintaining household organization, handling light cleaning, cooking and meal preparation, errands, and basic household management. Flexibility for occasional evening hours and babysitting is preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Household Management & Organization
Keep household lists of groceries, supplies, and tasks updated and organized.
Run errands, manage online grocery orders, and maintain essential household inventory.
Schedule and oversee home maintenance contractors (e.g., washer/dryer repair, appliance servicing, occasional landscaping).
Straighten and tidy common areas daily to maintain order between deep cleanings.
Meal Preparation & Home Care
Prepare family dinners and assist with daily meal prep, including baby food.
Pack lunches and snacks for the next day.
Wash dishes and manage dishwasher loading/unloading.
Handle household laundry and linen care.
Childcare Support
Provide occasional after-school help as a mother’s helper (approximately 1–2 days per week).
Offer babysitting coverage one evening per week or every other week.
Extend hours as needed when one parent is traveling (3–5 days per month).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience as a Family Assistant, Nanny, or Household Manager preferred.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Reliable, patient, and proactive with excellent attention to detail.
Must have a clean criminal record and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship not available).
Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record required.
Ability to provide a professional résumé and letters of reference.
