KC065 - Live-in or Live-out Family Assistant - Great Falls, VA

British American Household Staffing•McLain, MS

1d•$75,000 - $110,000

About The Position

A private executive is seeking a highly capable, proactive Family Assistant to support his household in Great Falls, VA. This is a long-term, full-time role focused on managing the home's day-to-day operations, providing support when his 13-year-old son is in residence, and ensuring the household runs smoothly and efficiently. The home is calm, intellectual, and understated, with a strong emphasis on independence, initiative, and professionalism. The ideal candidate is confident in identifying what needs to be done, takes ownership of responsibilities, and brings structure and ease to daily life. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking stability, autonomy, and a meaningful long-term role in a respectful household. Start Date: February (ideal) Schedule Full-time position Approximately 45 hours per week Early mornings are required on school days due to swim practice The principal travels approximately 3 nights every other week If live-out, the family assistant will be required to stay overnight during travel to care for pets and, at times, the child Son is in residence every other week Summer: child spends approximately 3 consecutive weeks with mother

Requirements

Prior experience as a Family Assistant or Household Manager in a private home
Fluent English speaker
CPR certified
Comfortable with dogs and cats
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
W-2 employment
COVID vaccination required
Annual flu shot required

Nice To Haves

Swimming not required
Foreign language skills a plus

Responsibilities

Morning support to ensure school readiness and punctual arrival
Assisting with early swim practice schedule:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 6:30–7:30 AM practice, then school
Tuesday/Thursday: 5:30 AM practice, return home to get ready, then school drop-off, this portion is ending in the Spring
School pick-up as needed
Providing structure, encouragement, and light supervision for a bright, introverted 13-year-old
Supporting healthy routines, independence, and organization
Daily oversight and light upkeep of a ~6,000 sq. ft. residence
Household laundry for the principal and child
Interest in design to help the home reach its full potential
Grocery shopping and household inventory management
Simple, healthy meal preparation approximately 3x per week
Running errands and managing ad hoc requests
Coordinating and supervising household vendors (landscaping, pool, sprinklers, etc.)
Proactive organization projects and gradual home improvement initiatives
Identifying opportunities for efficiency, decluttering, and long-term improvement
Daily care for a friendly 70-lb Golden Doodle (feeding and walking)
Basic care for a 13-year-old cat (litter box; indoor/outdoor)
Pet care during the principal’s travel