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Family Assistant/Housekeeper

Larchmont, New York•Part-time
$30 - $40 hourly
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About the Job
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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