Household Manager/Family Assistant | Wexford

East Wind Nannies•Wexford, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Household Manager/Family Assistant in Wexford, PA. The family consists of two school-aged children (11 and 9), a mother with a demanding executive career, and a father who travels often. They are looking for a capable individual to help manage household tasks, reduce the mental load on the parents, and ensure the home runs smoothly between professional cleanings. The position is part-time, offering 15-20 guaranteed hours per week, spread across 2-4 days, Monday through Thursday, starting after 9 am. Two afternoons per week are required, with a preference for Tuesdays and Thursdays. The family has one dog and one bearded dragon. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, trustworthy, kind, and comfortable representing the family. This is not primarily a nanny role, but occasional driving of children to activities or other outings may be required. The goal is to support the parents so they can spend quality time with their children.

Requirements

Previous nanny experience for a minimum of 2 years.
Driver's license.
Vehicle.
Clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

A proactive, 'notice-it-and-do-it' attitude.
Common sense and household intuition.
Reliability.
Organizational skills.
Trustworthiness.
Kindness.
Polished demeanor.
Comfortable representing the family.
Ability to communicate effectively via text.
Ability to work independently without constant direction.
Enjoyment of variety in tasks.
A desire to make a family's week easier.

Responsibilities

Tackle household tasks such as laundry, changing sheets and towels, tidying common areas, wiping down bathroom counters, sweeping or vacuuming high-traffic areas, watering plants, and tossing expired food.
Maintain organized and cared-for living spaces.
Restock household staples like milk and detergent.
Clear out and organize the refrigerator.
Grocery shop and keep staples stocked.
Assist with meal preparation and prep simple family dinners.
Wash, fold, and put away family laundry.
Periodically organize the kids' closets.
Notice and address needs such as children outgrowing clothing.
Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-offs, and donation drop-offs.
Schedule repairs and maintain a running list of house projects.
Occasionally take a vehicle for an oil change.
Help keep the Skylight calendar updated with schedules, activities, and household lists.
Occasionally drive children to activities, lunch, or a movie on school days off.
Provide companionship and be a trusted adult for the children.
Walk the dog occasionally.