Family Assistant
White Plains, New York•Full-time
$35 - $40 hourly
$35 - $40 hourly
About the Job
Family Assistant (FT)
Job #: J2199
Position Type: Full-Time, Live-Out
Location: White Plains, NY
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Hours may be flexible for the right, responsible candidate)
Compensation: $35–$40 per hour, Paid via W2 (on the books)
Additional Benefits: Possible health insurance stipend
Start Date: 6/1/2026
Location: White Plains, NY
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Hours may be flexible for the right, responsible candidate)
Compensation: $35–$40 per hour, Paid via W2 (on the books)
Additional Benefits: Possible health insurance stipend
Start Date: 6/1/2026
A private family in White Plains, NY is seeking a trustworthy, experienced, and proactive Family Assistant to help support the smooth day-to-day operation of their home. This role is ideal for a dependable self-starter who enjoys household organization, takes pride in maintaining order, and is comfortable handling a variety of personal and home-related tasks with care and discretion.
Main Work Duties:
- Handle household laundry with a strong emphasis on ironing and garment care.
- Organize clothing, closets, and wardrobe spaces.
- Assist with packing and preparation for weekend trips and travel.
- Maintain neat, orderly clothing and storage areas.
- Restock groceries and household essentials.
- Assist with light household cleaning and tidying as needed.
- Help maintain an organized, well-functioning home environment.
- Support occasional simple meal preparation, as needed.
- Run local errands, including dry cleaning pickups and drop-offs.
- Coordinate or assist with car maintenance, car washing, and related household needs.
- Handle miscellaneous local tasks that help keep the household running smoothly.
Required Qualities:
- Trustworthy, loyal, and discreet.
- Experienced in private household support or a similar family assistant role.
- Proactive and able to identify what needs to be done without constant direction.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent common sense and sound judgment.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Dependable, responsible, and interested in a long-term position.
- Comfortable working independently and maintaining confidentiality.
Cooking Required: Occasionally. Simple meal preparation may be requested from time to time.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is someone who has demonstrated loyalty and longevity in previous roles and enjoys becoming a trusted, steady presence within a household. The family travels often, especially during the summer, and is looking for someone they can rely on to help maintain the home and manage responsibilities when they are away.
The building offers private parking and a doorman, and the selected candidate will have their own dedicated work area within the home.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3+ solid years of family assistant experience 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.
About Muffetta Household Staffing Agency, Inc.
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