Family Assistant / Mother’s Helper

McLean VA
Written By Andrew Lowrey
 

Job Title: Family Assistant / Mother’s Helper

Location: McLean, VA

Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM (35 hours/week)
Saturday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (schedule to be agreed upon) Occasional Overnights with prior notice

Compensation: $35–$38 per hour

Benefits: Healthcare stipend, occasional overnights with prior notice

POSITION OVERVIEW:

A warm, active family in McLean seeks a nurturing and dependable Family Assistant / Mother’s Helper to support after-school and evening routines for three school-aged children (ages 12, 10, and 7). The ideal candidate is engaging, organized, and proactive, comfortable helping with children’s activities, household flow, and family errands. Comfort around a friendly family dog and flexibility for occasional overnights are required. This position is perfect for someone transitioning from babysitting into a full-time family assistant role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Childcare & Family Support

  • Provide attentive and caring supervision for three children after school and during evenings.

  • Assist with homework, school projects, and reading.

  • Transport children to extracurricular activities, playdates, and appointments.

  • Prepare and serve healthy snacks and simple dinners for the children.

  • Support evening routines including baths, tidying up, and bedtime preparation.

  • Engage children in creative, active, and age-appropriate activities both indoors and outdoors.

Household Assistance

  • Maintain general tidiness of children’s areas (bedrooms, playrooms, and kitchen after meals).

  • Help with children’s laundry and light household organization.

  • Assist with family errands, school bag preparation, and restocking children’s supplies.

  • Provide light pet care (feeding, short walks, and letting the dog out).

Additional Duties

  • Offer occasional overnight care with advance notice.

  • Collaborate with parents to maintain consistency in routines and discipline.

  • Ensure a safe, positive, and nurturing environment at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Prior experience caring for multiple school-aged children.

  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

  • CPR and First Aid certified (or willingness to obtain).

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.

  • Reliable, punctual, and discreet.

  • Comfortable with a friendly household dog.

  • U.S. work authorization.

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