Job Description

Overview

A busy family in Newport Beach, CA, is seeking a highly organized, reliable, and proactive Part-Time Family Assistant to support their household with daily organization, meal preparation, errands, and occasional transportation for two teenage children, ages 14 and 17.

The ideal candidate will be someone who genuinely enjoys keeping a home organized, is comfortable preparing healthy meals and snacks, and can easily adapt to changing daily priorities. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone seeking a consistent morning schedule and a long-term position with a welcoming family.

The schedule is ideally Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with flexibility to extend hours until 2:00 PM for the right candidate. The family is also open to a Monday through Thursday schedule.

The family is looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning household, including daily tidying, kitchen cleanup, dishes, and making beds.
• Assist with household organization projects, including closets, clothing, bedrooms, and seasonal decorations.
• Prepare breakfast and assist with healthy meal preparation, snacks, and protein-rich foods for two active teenage athletes.
• Follow the family's established recipes and nutritional preferences, prioritizing fresh, wholesome ingredients and minimizing processed foods.
• Assist with grocery shopping, household errands, and miscellaneous daily tasks as directed.
• Occasionally provide transportation for the family's 14-year-old daughter to and from school, tennis, and nearby activities.
• Assist with light laundry as needed and maintain existing household organization systems.
• Work collaboratively with the parent to anticipate household needs and adjust to changing daily priorities.
• Coordinate household tidying around the family's existing housekeeping team, which handles deep cleaning twice weekly.

Qualifications

• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and takes pride in maintaining an orderly home.
• Proactive, dependable, and comfortable managing a variety of household tasks.
• Enjoys cooking and assisting with healthy meal preparation.
• Strong English communication skills with the ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing daily needs.
• Comfortable working alongside a parent who works from home.
• Warm, trustworthy, and interested in a long-term role.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional household experience.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for occasional errands and transportation.
• Comfortable around a small dog (Maltipoo); occasional assistance with feeding or walking may be appreciated but is not required.
• Ability to prepare meals and snacks following the family's established recipes and instructions.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Excellent professional references.

Salary and Benefits

Compensation: $40-$50 hourly DOE

Schedule: Approximately 20–25 hours per week, with additional hours potentially available.

Benefits, including paid time off, sick days, and mileage reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle, to be discussed and finalized with the family.