Family Assistant- Fairfax, Virginia

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Fairfax, VA 22031
Schedule: 3 days per week, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 12 hours per week, with potential to increase to 15 hours per week
Compensation: $30 to $35 per hour, based on experience
Benefits: 5 paid vacation days, 3 paid sick or personal days, 6 paid holidays, family vehicle available during working hours, mileage reimbursement for approved work related driving if a personal vehicle is used

A warm and relaxed private family in Fairfax, VA is seeking a caring, proactive, and dependable Family Assistant to provide after school and early evening support three days per week. This is a wonderful long term opportunity for someone who enjoys children, takes pride in keeping a home running smoothly, and is comfortable helping with a blend of household support, meal preparation, errands, and light childcare.

The home is peaceful, supportive, loving, and family focused. The family values kindness, transparency, consistency, and a calm environment. They are appreciative of household support and hope to find someone who will become a trusted and positive presence in their home.

The ideal candidate is organized, thoughtful, proactive, and comfortable taking direction while also seeing what needs to be done. This person should enjoy cooking or be willing to follow simple recipes, have a natural ability to connect with children, and be comfortable helping maintain routines, structure, and accountability in a kind and supportive way.

Responsibilities

Prepare simple dinners and meals for the family

Follow recipes and assist with light meal preparation as needed

Put away laundry and help keep household items organized

Straighten and tidy common areas of the home

Stock the refrigerator and assist with household supplies

Load, unload, and manage dishes

Assist with light cleaning and organizing

Run occasional errands, mail packages, or complete household tasks as needed

Provide occasional homework support

Engage with two school aged boys in a warm and positive manner

Help reinforce household rules and routines with kindness and consistency

Communicate clearly with parents regarding the day’s needs, tasks, and any updates

Qualifications

Prior experience as a Family Assistant, Nanny, Household Assistant, or similar role preferred

Genuine love for children and a warm, caring personality

Comfortable cooking and following recipes

Highly organized, proactive, and detail oriented

Able to work independently and manage time well

College degree preferred but not required

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Reliable transportation

Seeking a long term role with a kind and appreciative family

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being helpful, creating calm in the evenings, and becoming a valued part of a family’s weekly rhythm. The right candidate will be warm, dependable, and proactive, with a natural ability to support both the children and the overall flow of the household.