Bubbly Proactive Family Assistant Needed in Berkeley

A busy family in Berkeley is seeking a seasoned, proactive Family Assistant to help with childcare and keep their household running smoothly. Their children are 6, 8, 10 and 13 years old. Responsibilities include driving the children from school to activities, overseeing homework, running errands, organizing and light tidying, family laundry, cooking for the family (simple healthy meals), and assisting with scheduling appointments and vendors.

Their ideal candidate is bubbly and upbeat, gets along easily with all ages, and excels at independently recognizing what needs to get done in the home and tackling it. Someone organized and detail-oriented who is looking for a long-term commitment (ideally a few years) will be the best fit.

Experience Requirements

• 2 years minimum experience working as a Family Assistant with excellent verifiable references

Educational Requirements

• Fluency in English

Qualifications

• CPR certified
• Valid driver with clean record (family can provide household minivan for work-related driving or reimburse for mileage if using own vehicle)
• Proactive and takes initiative; sees what needs to be done and tackles it
• Independent
• Organized
• Detail-oriented
• Bubbly and upbeat
• Has a good sense of humor
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication
• Connects easily with all ages (elementary-age children to teens)
• Can make a long term commitment; ideally a few years

Responsibilities

• Driving children from school to activities
• Light homework help
• Organizing the household
• Grocery shopping
• Running errands
• Family laundry
• Meal prep and cooking for the family (simple, healthy meals)
• Light tidying (they have a housekeeper who comes twice per week)
• Take initiative to help household run smoothly
• Scheduling / calendar management for the kids and family: making doctor appointments
• Scheduling and meeting vendors