Family Assistant/Housekeeper

Family Assistant / Housekeeper (PT)

Job #: J1937

Position Details: Part-Time, Live-Out

Location: Larchmont, NY

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday required; Tuesday and Saturday optional

Hours: Approximately 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 15–20 hours per week

Compensation: $30–$40 per hour, Paid via W2 (on the books)

Benefits: 3 weeks paid time off

Start Date: Immediate

A busy family in Larchmont, NY is seeking a reliable, organized, and proactive Family Assistant / Housekeeper to provide part-time morning household support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping a home run smoothly, can work efficiently within a shorter morning schedule, and is comfortable assisting with both household tasks and child-related support.

The family strongly prefers someone who can start early and finish by approximately 11:30 AM. The required workdays are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Tuesday and Saturday as optional additional days.

Main Work Duties:

• Wash dishes, load/unload the dishwasher, and put dishes away.
• Clean and reset the kitchen, including wiping counters and tables, sweeping floors, cleaning spills, and taking out garbage.
• Make beds and straighten bedrooms, common areas, and other rooms throughout the home.
• Perform light dusting and general tidying as needed.
• Keep toilet paper, hand soap, and household essentials stocked.
• Bring garbage bins in and out of the garage.
• Organize mail, including discarding junk mail as directed.
• Help keep the home clean, stocked, uncluttered, and running smoothly.
• Handle laundry, including washing, folding, ironing, and putting clothing away.
• Drop off and pick up dry cleaning as needed.
• Organize clothes, closets, drawers, cabinets, and household areas.
• Maintain existing organizing systems and help keep spaces neat and functional.
• Pack and unpack luggage, especially for the children.
• Help children get ready in the morning.
• Prepare simple breakfasts for the children, such as cereal and fruit.
• Drive children to school as needed; driving is required.
• Use of the family’s car may be available if the candidate does not wish to use their own vehicle.
• Provide occasional babysitting or care when children are home from school.
• Put away and organize toys, including indoor and outdoor toys.
• Make sure toy parts are together, operational, and properly stored.
• Change batteries or order replacement parts for toys when needed.
• Grocery shop and put groceries away.
• Assist with meal preparation.
• Package and drop off returns or other outgoing packages.
• Run errands and assist with general household tasks as needed.
• Keep the home stocked with household items by purchasing during errands or ordering online.
• Organize boxes and recycling, including trips to the recycling center as needed.
• Organize and sweep the garage.
• Clean out and vacuum cars.
• Help organize toys in the yard.
• Clean patio furniture and grill as needed.
• Make sure upholstery is clean and well-maintained.
• Clean gym equipment.
• Change lightbulbs when needed.
• Assist with other cleaning, organizing, errands, and odds and ends as needed.

Required Qualities:

• Organized, tidy, and detail-oriented.
• Proactive, efficient, and able to take initiative.
• Comfortable working independently within a shorter schedule.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and dependable.
• Warm, supportive, and child-friendly while maintaining structure.
• Flexible and willing to assist where needed.
• Strong communicator who welcomes collaboration.
• Enjoys both household support and child-related responsibilities.
• Able to maintain existing organizing systems and keep the home running smoothly.
  

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ solid years of housekeeping/family assistant experience working in a private home.
• Excellent references from both current and previous employers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must speak and be able to communicate well in English.
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.

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