KH226 - Part-Time Family Assistant - Upper West Side
About The Position
A kind family on the Upper West Side is seeking a part-time family assistant. The position has a flexible start date but ideally in place no later than December. The position will be approximately 2-3 days per week, 12-20 hours per week though there is quite a bit of flexibility for the right candidate if open to some childcare or house keeping for another family member in the same building. Ideal hours would be 10am-6pm or 11am-7pm, staying after the children eat dinner to help with cleanup. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating and maintaining organization, staying ahead of household needs, and taking pride in a well-functioning home so that both parents can maximize the time they spend with their children.
Requirements
- Experience working in private homes in similar positions
- Highly organized and self-directed
- Strong attention to detail
- Legally able to work in the US
- Must be child friendly as there are young children in the home. There is a full-time nanny for the majority of childcare.
Nice To Haves
- Driving ideal but not required
- Trustworthy, dependable, and discreet
- Comfortable working independently and identifying tasks without constant supervision
- Pitch-in attitude and a proactive and positive personality
Responsibilities
- Maintain organization throughout the home, including closets, drawers, cabinets, play areas, and storage spaces
- Regularly organize children's toys, books, clothing, and household items
- Create and maintain systems that keep the home orderly and efficient
- Rotate seasonal clothing and assist with household decluttering projects as needed
- Wash, dry, fold, and put away household laundry
- Change bed linens as needed
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, including tidying common areas, wiping surfaces, loading/unloading the dishwasher, and keeping household spaces neat and presentable
- Coordinate with cleaning service if applicable
- Loading and unloading dishwasher
- Taking out the trash
- Monitor household inventory and anticipate needs
- Keep track of groceries, paper goods, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other household essentials
- Maintain organized household storage areas and ensure frequently used items are stocked
- Order groceries, household supplies, and home goods as needed
- Research and source products when replacements or new items are needed
- Coordinate deliveries and maintain household supply lists
- Help with meal prep
- Run occasional household errands, such as: Dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, Prescription pickup, Returns and exchanges, Grocery shopping, Other household-related tasks as needed
- If the candidate would like additional hours, another family member in the same building would be looking for deep cleaning plus the above.
Benefits
- Benefits to be discussed depending on how many hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
