About our family:
We are a hardworking, heart-centered, family-first household. Dad is an entrepreneur and co-founder of KidStrong, Mom is a family physician with a part-time holistic telemedicine practice & podcast host, and our 19-year-old adopted son from Tanzania is finishing high school and heading into a gap year. We love working out, spending time with family and friends, and the boys are big sports fans!
We are looking for someone who can step in as a family assistant/mother’s helper position, focusing on keeping the house running and support with baby care while mom works from home approx 2h/day.
Work details:
Start date: Mid-Nov, or ASAP
Part-time live-out family assistant/mother’s helper
Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
$30/hour
Guaranteed weekly pay at 20 hours per week
Paid time off, including vacation and sick days
Paid through payroll with taxes withheld (W2)
Experience & requirements:
Newborn experience required
Family assistant or household support experience preferred
Cooking and meal prep experience preferred
Must have a calm, warm, grounded presence
Must be highly organized and proactive
Must be comfortable supporting a family with a holistic, health-conscious mindset
Must be able to operate without much direction or supervision once aligned on expectations
Strong communication skills required
A candidate with extensive hands-on postpartum experience and a naturally supportive, intuitive style will be especially well suited for this role.
Responsibilities:
Care for baby while mom is working
Helping create a calm, well-supported environment
Assisting with light housekeeping and tidying
Handling baby and mother’s laundry
Heating prepared meals and assisting with light meal prep for the rest of the family
Monitoring household supplies and helping re-order or restock essentials as needed
This is a family assistant / mother’s helper position, responsibilities will be 50% family support, 50% childcare
These responsibilities include:
Assisting with light housekeeping, laundry, and tidying
Inventory control for cleaning supplies, pantry, and household essentials
Assistance with grocery orders, cooking and meal prep preferred
Assistance booking appointments and light calendar management
Assistance with travel planning
Family logistics and coordination
Event and holiday planning
Personal errands
Assistance with coordinating vehicle and home maintenance as needed
The family has a bi-weekly housekeeping service and will not require heavy cleaning.
Communication & decision-making:
We prefer a weekly summary to help keep communication clear and organized. This role should operate with care and initiative and will be given autonomy as you learn about our family and our preferences.
About you:
You are calm, warm, experienced, and deeply supportive. You bring a steady, nurturing energy. You are organized, thoughtful, and capable of helping a household feel more peaceful and functional. You are proactive without being intrusive, and you communicate clearly and respectfully.
You likely have a holistic mindset and feel comfortable working with a family that values attachment parenting, good nutrition, and a thoughtful, intentional home environment. You are comfortable helping with the practical details that keep family life running smoothly.
We can’t wait to meet you!