Family Assistant - New Haven, CT

Our client is seeking a Family Assistant to support a family of six in New Haven, CT. The Family assistant will support with running errands, childcare (4 children between the ages of 7 – 13), meal preparation, and light housekeeping (the family has a housekeeping team that deep cleans twice a week). The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, organized, and have a proactive approach to responsibilities.   

Responsibilities:  

Household: 

• Light housekeeping and organizing household spaces 

• Washing, folding, and ironing laundry, including clothes, linens, and towels 

• Managing family schedules and coordinating activities 

• Overseeing service vendors for household maintenance and repair  

• Handling deliveries and managing mail 

• Organizing and managing household inventory 

Errands: 

• Grocery shopping and other household supply runs 

• Running errands such as post-office visits, dry cleaners, picking up prescriptions, etc. 

Childcare: 

• Providing childcare as needed, including babysitting 

• Safely transporting children to and from school, playdates, & extracurricular activities (sports, music lessons, etc.)  

• Hosting playdates 

• Supervising homework and school projects 

• Occasional overnight childcare 

Cooking: 

• Preparing healthy and balanced meals, including school lunch and family dinner 

• Coordinating weekly menus 

• Cleaning the kitchen and maintaining a tidy cooking environment 

Requirements:  

• 5+ years of similar experience 

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record 

• MUST be comfortable working in a household with two cats 

• Flexibility to support with overnight care as needed 

• Excellent, verifiable references 

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 8:30pm (longer hours begin in the Fall)