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 spacesWashing, folding, and ironing laundry, including clothes, linens, and towelsManaging family schedules and coordinating activitiesOverseeing service vendors for household maintenance and repairHandling deliveries and managing mailOrganizing and managing household inventoryErrands:Grocery shopping and other household supply runsRunning errands such as post-office visits, dry cleaners, picking up prescriptions, etc.Childcare:Providing childcare as needed, including babysittingSafely transporting children to and from school, playdates, & extracurricular activities (sports, music lessons, etc.)Hosting playdatesSupervising homework and school projectsOccasional overnight childcareCooking:Preparing healthy and balanced meals, including school lunch and family dinnerCoordinating weekly menusCleaning the kitchen and maintaining a tidy cooking environmentRequirements:5+ years of similar experienceValid driver’s license and clean driving recordMUST be comfortable working in a household with two catsFlexibility to support with overnight care as neededExcellent, verifiable referencesSchedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 8:30pm (longer hours begin in the Fall)Powered by JazzHR