Family Assistant Position

Nanny/Manny / Family Assistant Position (Chester, NJ) Start Date: December 1 Location: Chester, NJ Compensation: $30–$35 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00–6:00 PM or 2:00–7:00 PM Guaranteed Hours: 25 hours per week Position Overview A busy family in Chester, NJ is looking for an experienced, proactive and highly organized Part-Time Nanny / Manny / Family Assistant to support their household and their two adolescent young men, ages 15 and 16. The parents have very full schedules. They need a self-starter who can run the household’s afternoon logistics independently, anticipate needs and keep things moving without being told what to do next. The family is also looking for a positive, steady mentor for the boys: someone who leads by example, encourages responsibility and builds a good rapport with teenagers. Each shift begins at 1:00 or 2:00 PM with grocery shopping, errands and dinner prep, all done before the 3:00 PM school pick-up. After pick-up, much of the afternoon is spent driving the boys to hockey, tennis and other activities. The role also covers laundry and having a healthy dinner ready for the boys each night. The family eats a sugar-free, protein-forward diet. The boys are big meat eaters, and every meal must be free of nuts and sesame. The family provides a vehicle for work driving, a dedicated credit card for household purchases, and food. A cleaning service comes every other week. The role has no overnight or travel duties. The family wants a long-term team member, and the position may start with an overlap period to make the transition smooth. Benefits: Food provided, family vehicle for work use, three weeks paid vacation, two paid sick days, two paid personal days, six paid holidays Responsibilities: Pick the boys up from school and drive them to hockey, tennis, appointments and other afterschool activities Plan and cook healthy dinners every night that are sugar-free and free of nuts and sesame, and handle general meal prep Do the grocery shopping and household errands, and restock supplies Do the household laundry Keep the kitchen and common areas organized and tidy Coordinate afternoon schedules, activities and family logistics Remind the boys about schedules, belongings and commitments so they stay organized Serve as a mentor to the boys, encouraging accountability, good habits and independence Feed and care for the family’s two guinea pigs as needed Anticipate household needs and take initiative without constant direction Help the family with other tasks as needed Requirements: Previous experience as a Nanny, Manny, Family Assistant, Household Assistant or in a similar private household role Experience mentoring or working with teenagers preferred Confident, safe and experienced driver who is comfortable with a lot of daily driving Valid driver’s license Strong home cook who is comfortable preparing healthy, meat-based family meals Current CPR/First Aid certification Up-to-date COVID-19 and flu vaccinations Highly organized, reliable, resourceful and detail-oriented Self-starter who can work independently and prioritize tasks well Flexible and adaptable, able to manage changing schedules and competing priorities Professional, discreet and comfortable working in a private family home Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references Placement Category: Domestic Staff This is a part time position Live-In?: No live out: Seperate housing offered?: #J-18808-Ljbffr home work staffing