We are seeking a skilled Family Assistant to provide personal support for a fit and healthy 84 year old, Helen. Helen is the mother of our clients, grandmother to their two children (7 & 9 years old).The candidate who is hired will sometimes share their time with both families.
The Family Assistant is responsible for a variety of duties related to practical and administrative tasks including driving, computer work, helping with Helen’s events and charity projects, her non-profit work and properties and day-to-day errands. The family hopes to find a candidate who is willing to make a long-term commitment. The ideal candidate for this position will be fun, active, health-minded, reliable, professional, balanced, and disciplined.
- Part-Time (30 hours a week, guaranteed)
- Monday-Friday
- 9:00am-3:00pm (some flexibility required)
- Live-Out
- Local Candidates Only
- Start Date: ASAP
- Overtime available
Responsibilities:
- Driving (Helen and sometimes the children)
- Helping with projects and events (handwritten thank you notes, invitations, lists, travel)
- Helen is very involved in the arts, the city, and politics, party planning
- Managing the family calendar
- Administrative tasks / bills
- Scheduling repairs and service
- Planning birthdays, play dates and other activities
- Assisting with travel plans
- Doing household errands
- Grocery/personal shopping
- Picking up and dropping off dry cleaning
- Interfacing with vendors
- Flower arranging
Skills & Qualifications:
- Extremely well-organized and professional
- 4+ years related experience (preferably for high profile individual/family)
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record (vehicle will be provided for transportation of children)
- Must be a confident driver, occasional driving to the family’s vacations homes, 2+ hours away
- Ability to pass an in-depth screening, background and reference check
- Must have excellent references, longevity in past positions
- Candidates must live near San Francisco
- Non-smokers only!
Compensation:
- $35-$40 | DOE
