Housekeeper/After School Care

Housekeeper / Family Assistant in Summit, NJ
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Approximately 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Compensation: $36-$40 per hour (DOE) Position Type: Full-Time, Live-Out

Position Overview

A warm and welcoming family with four young children is seeking an experienced, proactive Housekeeper/Family Assistant to become a long-term member of their household team. This is a housekeeping-focused position that also provides occasional support to the family's full-time nanny during busy times of the day.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and enjoys maintaining a clean, well-functioning home. This individual will work collaboratively with the family's nanny and parents to help keep the household running smoothly while providing occasional childcare support as needed.

The family employs a weekly deep-cleaning service, so this role focuses primarily on daily household maintenance, organization, laundry, meal preparation, errands, and assisting with children's routines when appropriate.

Responsibilities:

Housekeeping & Household Management

• Perform daily tidying and light housekeeping throughout the home
• Make beds and maintain bedrooms and common living spaces
• Load and unload the dishwasher
• Clean kitchen surfaces, counters, and high-touch areas
• Sweep, vacuum, and maintain high-traffic areas
• Empty trash and recycling
• Complete household maintenance tasks such as spot cleaning furniture, replacing light bulbs, and maintaining entryways
• Manage all family laundry, including washing, folding, ironing, and wardrobe care
• Organize and maintain pantries, refrigerators, linen closets, and household storage areas
• Monitor household inventory and restock supplies as needed
• Receive and organize grocery, Amazon, and household deliveries
• Coordinate weekly grocery shopping and run occasional household errands, including dry cleaning, returns, and post office visits
• Welcome and coordinate access for vendors and service professionals when scheduled

Meal Preparation

• Prepare children's school lunches
• Prepare dinner for the family approximately 2-3 evenings per week, following recipes as needed

Childcare Support

This is not a primary childcare position; however, the successful candidate should enjoy working with children and be comfortable assisting the family's full-time nanny as needed.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supervising a sleeping infant while the nanny is away with older children
• Feeding bottles and assisting with infant routines when needed
• Helping children get ready for school or extracurricular activities
• Providing transportation to and from school or activities
• Supporting the nanny during busy parts of the day

Pet Care

• Provide light daily care for the family's friendly dog, including letting the dog outside and refreshing water as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar private household position
• Strong, verifiable professional references
• Previous experience with housekeeping in an active family home
• Comfortable working collaboratively with other household staff
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional, dependable, and proactive work style
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Reliable personal vehicle for commuting to and from work
• Comfortable transporting children as needed
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Ideal Candidate

The family is looking for someone who is warm, professional, and naturally takes initiative. They value someone who notices what needs to be done, maintains high standards of cleanliness and organization, and enjoys supporting a busy household.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, discreet, dependable, and thrives in a collaborative environment. They enjoy working around children and pets, communicate well with others, and are interested in building a long-term relationship with a family whose needs may evolve over time.

Candidates who are available for occasional evening babysitting, weekend assistance, domestic travel, or pet sitting while the family travels are encouraged to apply, although these responsibilities are not required.

Additional Information

• Live-Out Position
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Domestic travel required on occasion
• Weekly grocery shopping and household errands required
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Opportunity for long-term employment with a respectful and appreciative family