Dependable Full time Family Assistant needed in Huntington, NY

Family Assistant/Nanny needed in Huntington, NY (North Shore Long Island)

Location: Huntington, NY
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 12pm - 7pm (35-40 hours per week, depending on candidate preference)
Compensation: $35–$40+ per hour, DOE
Start Date: ASAP

About the Family

A warm, active, and busy family located in Huntington on Long Island’s North Shore is seeking a proactive and engaging Family Assistant to help keep their home and family life running smoothly. Both parents work full-time, and their schedules are demanding.

The family has two active children involved in numerous extracurricular activities. Between sports practices, Hebrew school, birthday parties, and social activities, the family is looking for someone who can jump in wherever needed and become a dependable extra set of hands.

The family also has one friendly medium-sized dog and a hamster.

Responsibilities

Household Support

• Maintain overall organization and tidiness of the home
• Laundry, folding, and putting clothing away
• Daily kitchen clean-up and dishes
• General household upkeep between visits from the bi-weekly cleaning crew
• Grocery shopping and household errands
• Basic meal preparation nightly
• Have a simple dinner prepared and ready for the family around 6:30 PM
• Keep commonly used areas clean and organized

Childcare & Family Assistance

• Supervise and engage with two school-aged children - running and playing with them is important
• Drive children to and from sports practices, activities, school, birthday parties, and social events
• Coordinate schedules and assist with the family's busy after-school routine
• Encourage active play and participate in outdoor activities with the children
• Provide support during school breaks and summer schedules

Ideal Candidate

The family is seeking someone who is:

• A self-starter who naturally looks for ways to help
• Warm, kind, and energetic
• Fun, active, and enjoys spending time with children
• Highly professional with strong integrity
• Responsible, dependable, and organized
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and changing schedules
• Able to run, play, and be actively engaged with the children
• Comfortable around dogs and willing to assist with basic pet care as needed

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Family Assistant, Nanny, or Household Manager
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Reliable vehicle and willingness to use personal car for transporting children (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Excellent references
• Strong communication skills
• Long-term mindset and commitment

This is an excellent opportunity for a warm, organized, and proactive professional who enjoys balancing childcare with household support and becoming an integral part of a busy, loving family.