Part-Time Family Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Family Assistant & Companion

Part-time | 15–20 hours/week | Flexible schedule | Weekdays, Primarily Afternoons/early evenings.

We’re looking for a  kind, dependable, engaging, and organized person to provide household support and companionship for our 37-year-old son, who has special needs and some physical disabilities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys spending time with people, getting out into the community, and being helpful around the home. Our son is friendly, social, and cooperative, with a great sense of humor. He enjoys music, movies, sports, art museums, walks, and community outings.

This is primarily a family assistant and companion position—not a traditional caregiving or housekeeping job.

Schedule & Pay

• $30+ per hour , depending on experience
• Approximately 15–20 hours per week , with the potential for additional hours in the future
• Anticipated schedule is approximately  noon–5:00 pm, three weekdays per week ; M/W/Th, specific days are flexible and will be determined with the right candidate
• Occasional weekend support, as available
• Very occasional overnight support (approximately 1–2 times per year)

What You’ll Do

Approximately half of the position will focus on supporting our son when he is not working or needs additional assistance. He typically works Monday–Friday during the day when he is feeling well. The other half will involve general household and familial support.

Companionship & Support

• Provide companionship, conversation, and social engagement
• Take walks and occasional community outings
• Provide transportation to activities and appointments
• Watch movies or sports, listen to music, and spend time together
• Provide light structure, encouragement, and supervision
• Help with everyday routines and tasks
• Occasionally prepare a simple meal

Family Assistant Tasks

When our son is working or otherwise does not need assistance, the other portion of the position will involve occasional light household and family-assistant tasks, such as:

• Running laundry and putting it away
• Light organizing
• Answering the door
• Mailing packages, errands
• Helping with simple household tasks
• Occasionally walking the family dog
• Occasionally helping coordinate a veterinary or grooming appointment

There is no heavy housekeeping or cleaning involved. The family already has a weekly cleaning service.

About Our Household

We are a three-person household with a small dog. We’re looking for someone who will become a trusted and dependable part of our family’s support system.

Our son enjoys being active and engaged and especially appreciates people who are friendly, positive, patient, and socially aware.

You May Be a Great Fit If You Are:

• Warm, friendly, and genuinely enjoy connecting with others
• Reliable, dependable, and organized
• Comfortable taking initiative and communicating with the family
• Patient and socially aware
• Comfortable driving and getting out into the community
• Comfortable interacting with and occasionally caring for a small dog
• Interested in music, movies, sports, art, walking, or similar activities

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Comfortable providing transportation (using the family car) for our son
• Background check required
• Strong communication skills and reliability
• Ability to work independently and take appropriate initiative

Interested?

If you’re looking for a meaningful part-time position where you can build a genuine connection with someone while providing valuable support to a family, we’d love to hear from you.

Please tell us a little about yourself, your experience, your availability, and why you think this position might be a good fit for you.