Housekeeper/Family Assistant

1 day ago


Short Hills, New Jersey, United States Household Staffing Full time
Job Opportunity: Housekeeper/Family Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Housekeeper/Family Assistant to join our busy household in Short Hills, NJ.

About Us

We are a happy family of five with three children involved in various sports and activities. We need someone who is flexible, hardworking, and able to adapt to our changing needs.

The Role

We are looking for someone to assist with daily household tasks, afternoon driving, and meal preparation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

  • Housekeeping: Light daily tasks such as tidying up, making beds, emptying the dishwasher, and general upkeep of the kitchen and living areas.
  • Meal Preparation: Preparing family meals, understanding that some kids may need to eat on the go due to their busy schedules.
  • Driving: Picking up kids from school and transporting them to sports practices, games, and other activities.
  • Errands: Running occasional errands and grocery shopping a couple of times a week.
  • Flexibility: Being flexible with our schedules and adapting to changing needs.
Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is smart, savvy, and proactive. The ideal candidate will be well-trained, a strong communicator, and able to handle tasks with minimal direction. Flexibility is key, and we need someone who is not rigid in their role but can adapt to our changing needs.

Schedule

We are looking for someone to work approximately 40 hours per week, with a midday start time (flexible, with occasional earlier starts). The ideal candidate will be able to work Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

About the Family

We are a family of five with two adults and three children. We have a housekeeper who handles deep cleaning twice a week, and we are looking for someone to assist with day-to-day tasks.

Position Responsibilities
  • Childcare: Assisting with childcare duties, including picking up kids from school and transporting them to sports practices, games, and other activities.
  • Housekeeping: Assisting with light housekeeping tasks, including tidying up, making beds, and emptying the dishwasher.
  • Cooking: Preparing family meals and understanding that some kids may need to eat on the go.
  • Laundry: Assisting with family laundry.
  • Errands: Running occasional errands and grocery shopping a couple of times a week.
  • Driving: Picking up kids from school and transporting them to sports practices, games, and other activities.
Position Requirements
  • Work Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week, with a midday start time (flexible, with occasional earlier starts).
  • Languages: English - Must communicate well in English.
  • Experience: 3 years of experience in a similar role.
  • References: Minimum of 2 references.
  • Background: Background check upon a contingent offer of hire.
  • Personality Traits: Reliable, flexible, proactive, responsible, kind, friendly, savvy, smart, well-trained, happy, sophisticated, and able to communicate well.
Position Compensation
  • Salary: $35/hour, DOE, negotiable for the right candidate.
  • Living Accommodations: Live out.
  • Vacation: Paid time off is generous, with the family traveling 5-6 weeks per year.
  • Additional Benefits: Paid holidays.


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