What are the responsibilities and job description for the ME394 - Part-Time Family Assistant - Orangeburg, NY position at British American Household Staffing?
Overview
A private family in Orangeburg, NY, is seeking an experienced, organized, and proactive Part-Time Household Assistant to help manage the day-to-day needs of their busy household. The family has two 14-year-old children and one dog.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates household needs, and enjoys maintaining an organized and well-run home. This is a multifaceted role combining household organization, family meal preparation, light housekeeping, and occasional assistance with the family's teenage daughter.
Schedule: Tuesday–Thursday, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with some Mondays as needed. Flexibility for an occasional fourth day is preferred.
Responsibilities
Maintain daily household organization, including tidying common areas, children's bedrooms, and kitchen surfaces.
Proactively declutter and organize household spaces, ensuring everything has its place.
Manage daily laundry, including washing, folding, and putting clothing away.
Prepare family dinners 3–4 evenings per week according to the family's preferences, including kitchen cleanup afterward.
Assist the family's teenage daughter with her after-school routine, including preparing her dance bag, organizing attire, and helping her stay on schedule.
Provide occasional transportation to dance classes and other local activities.
Help support time management and organization for a child with ADHD.
Coordinate with household service providers, contractors, and vendors, including overseeing access to the home when needed.
Run occasional household errands, including grocery pickup, dry cleaning, and restocking household essentials.
Maintain a welcoming, organized, and smoothly functioning home.
Deep cleaning is handled by a separate cleaning service.
Requirements
Prior experience as a Household Assistant, Family Assistant, or in a similar private household role.
Excellent organizational skills with a proactive approach to household management.
Comfortable preparing family-style meals.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Experience working with teenagers and an understanding of ADHD-related organizational and time-management needs preferred.
Comfortable working in a home with a dog.
Strong communication skills, reliability, flexibility, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and anticipate the family's needs.
Salary and Benefits
Schedule: Tuesday–Thursday, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with some Mondays as needed. Flexibility for an occasional fourth day is preferred.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Orangeburg, NY
Compensation: $50–$65 per hour, depending on experience.
Salary : $50 - $65