Family Assistant- Palos Verdes, California

A busy family in Palos Verdes Peninsula is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and hands-on Family Assistant to provide a combination of household and childcare support. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes pride in maintaining a clean, tidy, and beautifully organized home, preparing family meals, and anticipating needs before they arise. The family has a wonderful weekday nanny and professional cleaners who come twice per week. 

Responsibilities

• Keep the home consistently clean, tidy, and beautifully organized. 

• Care for the family’s fun, energetic 2-year-old when the parents need an extra set of hands.

• Prepare meals and cook for the family.

• Handle family laundry, including washing, folding, ironing, steaming, and putting clothing away.

• Manage the principal’s wardrobe, ensuring suits and dress shirts are pressed, organized, and prepared for travel.

• Make beds and refresh bedrooms.

• Organize closets, drawers, the pantry, refrigerator, and storage areas.

• Ensure household items have a designated place and remain organized.

• Pack luggage and prepare clothing for travel.

• Run errands and assist with household projects as requested.

• Occasionally accompany the family on weekend outings.

• Work collaboratively with the family’s existing nanny and housekeeping team.

• Handle miscellaneous household and personal tasks as they arise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with a private family. 

• Proactive self-starter who can identify what needs to be done and take ownership of tasks.

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

• Warm, energetic, and confident caring for a young child.

• Comfortable working collaboratively alongside other household staff.

• Flexible and willing to assist with changing household needs.

Salary: $45-$50 per hour

Weekend coverage (required):

• Friday: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM

• Saturday: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

• Sunday: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

Weekday coverage (flexible):

• Two to three additional evenings per week, approximately 4:00 PM-8:00 PM

• Exact days and hours can be adjusted for the right candidate.