Position:Family AssistantLocation: Massapequa, NY (Primary Home) + Hampton Bays, NY (Summer Home) Rate: $30+/hour DOESchedule: School Year: Monday-Friday, 12pm -6pm; Summer: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm + Occasional Evenings/SaturdaysStart Date: ASAP | Long-Term Role A busy family in Massapequa, NY is looking for a reliable and proactive Family Assistant to support their busy household. The family includes five children ranging in age from 6 to 16, a stay-at-home mom, and a dad who works from home but travels frequently. They're seeking someone who can be a second set of hands-helping keep the home running smoothly while supporting after-school routines. The ideal candidate is organized, calm, takes initiative, and works well in the background without being an overwhelming presence. This is a long-term position with summers spent in Hampton Bays, just an hour away from their primary home. Responsibilities:
- Laundry for the family (folding, organizing, putting away)
- Light housekeeping (no deep cleaning - just tidying, keeping clutter down)
- Household organizing and restocking
- Running errands (groceries, returns, dry cleaning, etc.)
- Help with basic meal prep
- Homework help for school-aged kids
- Driving to and from after-school activities. Use of family car
- Be a support to mom, work as a team
- Travel to Hampton Bays during summer (homes are 1 hour apart)
- Be open to CPR and Heimlich training (family will cover training cost)
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Reliable, kind, and kid-friendly
- Proactive and thoughtful-able to anticipate needs
- Discreet, calm, and respectful of household boundaries
- Has a valid driver's license + reliable personal vehicle
- Willing to get CPR and Heimlich certified (family will pay for training)