Family Assistant / Mother’s Helper
Job Title: Family Assistant / Mother’s Helper
Location: Clarkesville, MD
Schedule:
Full-Time (40 hours per week) Monday–Thursday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM / Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Some flexibility earlier in the day; primary assistance needed from 3:45 PM – 8:00 PM Monday–Thursday)
Compensation: $77,000 annually
Benefits: Health care stipend
POSITION OVERVIEW:
A family of four with two working parents and two children (ages 14 and 12) is seeking a Family Assistant / Mother’s Helper to manage the successful day-to-day operation of the home and support a positive experience for both the parents and children.
The ideal candidate will be a highly organized self-starter with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role requires someone service-oriented who can anticipate the family’s needs, manage children’s schedules and travel logistics, maintain organization within the household, prepare nutritious dinners, and help support a warm and welcoming home environment. The family would like to entertain more frequently and maintain a cleaner, more organized home for guests.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Household Management & Organization
Maintain overall organization throughout the home, including pantry, bedrooms, closets, and basement areas.
Take a proactive approach to improving household organization and daily efficiency.
Support the family during an upcoming renovation project in the owner’s bathroom and closet area, including assisting with organization and coordinating contractor access.
Supervise household vendors such as housekeepers, pest control, deliveries, HVAC technicians, and other service providers.
Interview, select, negotiate costs, and oversee vendors, contractors, and handymen as needed.
Manage errands and personal shopping, including items for household needs and occasional entertaining.
Complete household laundry twice per week, including folding and putting away clothing, linens, and towels, and managing dry cleaning.
Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and common areas.
Manage the family calendar and household appointments.
Coordinate seasonal tasks such as taking down holiday decorations.
Meal Planning & Household Support
Plan meals, grocery shop, and prepare dinner for the family approximately four nights per week.
Occasionally bake with or for the children.
Coordinate family appointments including doctor, dentist, orthodontist, optometrist, veterinarian, and vehicle maintenance appointments.
Childcare Support
Welcome children home from the school bus around 3:45 PM and provide healthy after-school snacks.
Pick children up from school when after-school clubs prevent them from taking the bus.
Support homework, daily music practice, and swimming activities.
Prepare children for sports practices and games, including organizing equipment, water bottles, sunscreen, and uniforms.
Drive children to sports practices and activities, coordinating with parents when multiple drivers are required.
Be present for in-home music lessons twice per week.
Seasonally organize and clean out children’s closets and recommend needed clothing items.
Transport children to occasional medical appointments such as allergy shots.
Provide supervision and engagement during school vacation days when parents are working.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous residential management or family assistant experience.
Positive attitude and strong commitment to supporting the family.
Comfortable interacting with and supporting older children (ages 14 and 12).
Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to anticipate family needs proactively.
Excellent communication and responsiveness.
Ability to remain organized and composed in logistically complex environments.
Professional etiquette and confidentiality regarding family affairs and parents’ professions.
Enjoys preparing meals for the family.
Ability to swim (pool supervision required).
Clean driving record and own vehicle required.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Non-smoker.
U.S. work authorization.
