Household/Family Assistant
New York, New York•Full-time
$40 - $60 hourly
$40 - $60 hourly
About the Job
Household / Family Assistant (FT)
Job #: J2191
Location: Upper East Side, NY
Days: 5-6 days per week
Hours: 9 am- 6 pm (Must be flexible)
Compensation: $40-$60 per hour, Paid via W2 (on the books)
Additional Benefits: Vacation/PTO and medical after 6 months
Start Date: 5/18/2026
A private family on the Upper East Side is seeking a reliable, hands-on Household / Family Assistant to support the daily needs of the home. The ideal candidate will live in Manhattan or very close to the Upper East Side and must be able to commute easily.
This role is best suited for someone flexible, proactive, pet-friendly, and comfortable helping wherever needed to keep the household running smoothly. The family has two dogs and one cat. While they do have a pet sitter and a housekeeper who comes in one to two times per week, this person should be willing to assist with pet care and light household maintenance when needed.
Duties Include:
- Support the family with day-to-day household needs and general home upkeep.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and well-functioning home environment between housekeeper visits.
- Assist with laundry, folding, ironing, organizing clothing, and keeping closets tidy.
- Run household errands, including grocery shopping, dry cleaning, returns, and other local errands.
- Help organize household areas such as closets, pantry spaces, storage areas, and common rooms.
- Assist with light housekeeping tasks as needed, especially when the housekeeper is not scheduled.
- Feed, walk, and help care for the family’s two dogs and cat when the pet sitter is unavailable additional support is needed.
- Monitor household supplies and assist with restocking groceries, cleaning products, pet supplies, and daily essentials.
- Help prepare the home for the family’s daily routine, guests, weekends, or special needs.
- Provide flexible support in the evenings or on weekends when needed.
- Communicate clearly with the family and other household service providers to ensure tasks are completed properly.
- Maintain discretion, reliability, and a positive, helpful attitude in a private home setting.
Ideal Candidate:
- Lives in Manhattan or very close to the Upper East Side.
- Has a reliable and short commute to the home.
- Is comfortable with dogs and cats.
- Is flexible with occasional evening or weekend needs.
- Is organized, dependable, proactive, and willing to help with a wide range of household tasks.
- Has prior experience supporting a private family, household, or similar residential environment.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of sold household/family assistant experience in a large private home.
- Excellent references from both current and previous employers.
- Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Must speak and 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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