Muffetta Household Staffing Agency, Inc.
Family Assistant/Housekeeper
Scarsdale, New York•Full-time
$33 - $45 hourly
$33 - $45 hourly
About the Job
Family Assistant / Housekeeper
Job #: J2341
Position Details: Full-Time, Live-Out
Location: Scarsdale, NY
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; a 7:45 AM start would be ideal
Compensation: $33–$45 per hour, W2 (on the books)
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Location: Scarsdale, NY
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; a 7:45 AM start would be ideal
Compensation: $33–$45 per hour, W2 (on the books)
Start Date: September 14, 2026
A private family in Scarsdale, NY, is seeking a dependable and highly organized Family Assistant / Housekeeper to help maintain the home and support the family’s daily routines. The ideal candidate is calm, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing household responsibilities with occasional childcare support.
This role is primarily focused on household upkeep and organization, with approximately 20–30% of the position involving child-related assistance.
Main Responsibilities:
- Maintain the home on a daily basis between scheduled deep cleanings
- Keep common areas, bedrooms, children’s rooms, and play spaces neat and organized
- Handle family laundry, including washing, folding, putting clothing away, and changing linens and towels
- Make beds and refresh bedrooms as needed
- Load, unload, and put away dishes and maintain general kitchen tidiness
- Assist with light meal preparation and prepare simple family meals
- Prepare and pack children’s lunches, school bags, and activity items
- Restock household supplies, snacks, toiletries, paper goods, and kitchen essentials
- Assist with household organization and light upkeep projects
- Run simple household errands as needed
- Drive children to and from school, activities, appointments, and playdates
- Assist with children’s routines, belongings, homework preparation, and activity transitions
- Provide occasional childcare support, including staying with one child while a parent attends an appointment
- Communicate with parents regarding household needs, completed tasks, and child-related updates
- Remain flexible and adjust priorities as the family’s needs change
Cooking Requirement:
Cooking is required. The candidate should be comfortable preparing simple, family-friendly meals and assisting with light meal preparation as needed.
Qualifications & Required Qualities:
- Previous experience as a Family Assistant, Housekeeper, Nanny, or in a similar private household role.
- Calm, professional, and discreet demeanor.
- Warm, nurturing, and comfortable around children.
- Proactive and able to recognize what needs to be done without constant direction.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Dependable, punctual, and trustworthy.
- Comfortable working independently.
- Respectful of privacy and household boundaries.
- Able to maintain a quiet, calm presence in the home.
- Strong judgment and common sense.
- Comfortable driving children as needed.
- Able to balance household duties with child-related responsibilities.
- Flexible and willing to support the family wherever needed.
- Strong work standards and professional presentation.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Strong professional references.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.