AK082 - Part-Time Family Assistant - Newport Beach, CA.
About The Position
A busy family in Newport Beach, California, is seeking a highly organized, reliable, and proactive part-time Family Assistant to support the household and two teenage children, ages 14 and 17. The role focuses on household organization, meal preparation, errands, and occasional transportation. The ideal candidate enjoys maintaining an orderly home, preparing healthy meals and snacks, and adapting to changing daily priorities. This is intended as a consistent morning schedule and a long-term position. The preferred schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with the possibility of extending hours until 2:00 PM for the right candidate. The family is also open to a Monday through Thursday schedule. The position is approximately 20–25 hours per week, with additional hours potentially available. The family is looking for someone to start as soon as possible. The Family Assistant will coordinate household tidying with the family's housekeeping team, which handles deep cleaning twice weekly, and work collaboratively with a parent who works from home.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional household experience.
- Strong English communication skills and the ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for occasional errands and transportation.
- Ability to prepare meals and snacks by following the family's established recipes and instructions.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Excellent professional references.
- Comfortable around a small dog (Maltipoo).
- Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and proud of maintaining an orderly home.
- Proactive, dependable, and comfortable managing a variety of household tasks.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing daily needs.
- Comfortable working alongside a parent who works from home.
- Warm, trustworthy, and interested in a long-term role.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning household through daily tidying, kitchen cleanup, dishes, and making beds.
- Assist with household organization projects involving closets, clothing, bedrooms, and seasonal decorations.
- Prepare breakfast and assist with healthy meals, snacks, and protein-rich foods for two active teenage athletes.
- Follow the family's established recipes and nutritional preferences, prioritizing fresh, wholesome ingredients and minimizing processed foods.
- Assist with grocery shopping, household errands, and miscellaneous daily tasks as directed.
- Occasionally transport the 14-year-old daughter to and from school, tennis, and nearby activities.
- Assist with light laundry as needed and maintain existing household organization systems.
- Work collaboratively with the parent to anticipate household needs and adjust to changing daily priorities.
- Coordinate household tidying around the housekeeping team's deep cleaning schedule.
- Occasionally assist with feeding or walking the family dog if appreciated.
Benefits
- Paid time off, to be discussed and finalized with the family.
- Sick days, to be discussed and finalized with the family.
- Mileage reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle, to be discussed and finalized with the family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
