Position: Family Assistant
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM (30 hours/week)
Job Summary:
A family in Jersey City is seeking a reliable, organized, and nurturing Family Assistant to provide morning childcare support (7AM-9AM) and household management (9AM-1PM). This role requires assisting with the morning routine of a 3-year-old child, including school drop-off, and completing various household tasks once back at the family’s home. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with other household staff, possess strong childcare and organizational skills, and maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
Key Responsibilities:
Childcare:
– Arrive promptly at 7:00 AM to prepare a nutritious breakfast for a 3-year-old child leave by 7:45/8:00AM for 8:30AM drop off.
– Assist with the morning routine, including helping the child use the bathroom, dressing for preschool, and brushing teeth.
– Safely transport the child via ferry or PATH to preschool in Tribeca, ensuring timely drop-off.
– Provide a safe and engaging environment during meals and morning preparation.
– Household Management (9AM-1PM)
– After returning home, complete morning cleaning tasks, including making beds, cleaning bathrooms, kitchen, bedrooms, and living areas.
– Perform daily laundry duties, including washing, folding, and putting away clothes and linens, with a focus on laundry.
– Follow recipes to prepare simple meals as directed and assist with meal planning.
– Restock household necessities and manage grocery shopping as needed.
– Clean and maintain glass surfaces, counters, and floors by wiping down, vacuuming, and mopping.
– Organize and manage special projects and work with household vendors when required.
– Maintain a clean and organized environment, including wiping down light switches, and ensuring cleanliness in high-traffic areas like hallways, kitchens, and bathrooms.
– Maintain open communication with the employer to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible.
Required Skills:
– Childcare Experience:
– Proven experience caring for young children, particularly during morning routines.
– Ability to create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
– Excellent multitasking skills to balance both childcare and household responsibilities.
– Household Management & Cleaning:
– Proficient in household cleaning tasks, including bathroom, kitchen, and general tidying.
– Strong organizational skills for managing laundry, making beds, keeping common areas clean, and maintaining inventory of household products as well as pantry and fridge contents.
– Experience with meal preparation and following recipes, stocking food, as well as managing household supplies.
– Comfortable with public transportation, specifically navigating both the ferry and the PATH from Jersey City to Tribeca for preschool drop-off.
– Exceptional time management to ensure the child is prepared and arrives on time for school.
– Ability to stay on top of household chores while working independently in a structured manner.
– Ability to work collaboratively with other household staff members.
– Strong communication skills to report updates and coordinate tasks with the family and other staff.
– A calm and patient demeanor, with the ability to adapt to the family’s evolving needs and routine changes.
– Problem-solving skills to handle unexpected challenges in both childcare and household management.
– Flexible schedule if the need arises to cover additional hours (if needed)
Qualifications:
– Prior experience as a nanny, family assistant, or housekeeper in a private household setting is preferred of 3+ years.
– CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.
– Fluency in Mandarin is a plus, but not required
– Must have excellent attention to detail and a high level of professionalism.
– Benefits:
– Paid Time Off (PTO)
– Potential health stipend
– Payroll
– 2-week vacation
– Guaranteed hours
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