What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Assistant position at Muffetta Household Staffing Agency, Inc.?
Family Assistant (Part-Time)
Job #: J2328
Position Details: Part-Time, Permanent, Live-Out.
Location: Washington, DC.
Schedule: Monday–Friday.
Hours: 1:00 PM–6:00 PM, with some flexibility for a 2:00 PM–7:00 PM schedule.
Compensation: $35–$40 per hour, paid via W-2.
Additional Benefits: Paid major federal holidays and paid time off.
Start Date: August 24, 2026.
Location: Washington, DC.
Schedule: Monday–Friday.
Hours: 1:00 PM–6:00 PM, with some flexibility for a 2:00 PM–7:00 PM schedule.
Compensation: $35–$40 per hour, paid via W-2.
Additional Benefits: Paid major federal holidays and paid time off.
Start Date: August 24, 2026.
A private family in Washington, DC, is seeking a proactive, energetic, and highly organized Family Assistant to support the children’s after-school routines and help keep the household running smoothly. The ideal candidate is patient with children, comfortable around a dog, and able to anticipate needs, manage multiple priorities, and assist with a wide range of household responsibilities.
Additional hours, occasional overnights, and travel opportunities may be available for an interested candidate.
Main Responsibilities:
- Prepare healthy, simple family dinners approximately four evenings per week.
- Plan and prepare after-school snacks for the children.
- Assist with meal planning, grocery lists, and household food inventory.
- Complete grocery shopping and keep the kitchen clean, organized, and well stocked.
- Pick up the children from school and drive them to activities and appointments.
- Supervise homework and coordinate with tutors as needed.
- Help manage the children’s schedules and after-school routines.
- Keep common areas neat and return household items to their proper places.
- Complete ongoing organization and decluttering projects involving closets, drawers, and storage areas.
- Provide light pet care, including feeding, short walks, and maintaining clean pet areas.
- Run errands and assist with appointments, scheduling, and other household tasks.
- Coordinate and supervise maintenance appointments and service providers.
- Assist with veterinary appointments and other pet-related needs when required.
- Pitch in wherever needed to support the family and household.
Qualifications and Required Qualities:
- Previous experience as a Family Assistant, Nanny, Household Assistant, or in a similar private-home role.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Experience supervising homework and coordinating with tutors.
- Strong cooking skills and the ability to prepare healthy, family-friendly meals.
- Proactive and able to recognize and complete tasks without constant direction.
- Highly organized with strong multitasking and time-management skills.
- Energetic, resourceful, and willing to assist with varied responsibilities.
- Patient, warm, and comfortable working with children.
- Comfortable caring for and being around a dog.
- Reliable, flexible, and professional.
- Comfortable coordinating appointments, vendors, and household schedules.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a capable, hands-on professional who takes initiative and enjoys supporting both children and the household. They will be confident managing after-school transportation, homework, meals, organization projects, errands, appointments, and household logistics while maintaining a positive and flexible attitude.
Salary : $35 - $40