Full-time Family Assistant Needed in the San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area - Peninsula Area

Compensation: $45-$50/hour commensurate with experience + healthcare stipend, paid sick days, holidays, and vacation days, family vehicle to use on the job, and a relocation package for non-local candidates.

Schedule: Sundays from 8am-8pm, Mondays and Tuesdays from 7am-8pm, and Wednesdays from 7am-12pm, with flexibility to stay later if needed.

Household:

• A fun-loving, warm, and active UHNW family seeks a highly organized, discreet, and experienced  Family Assistant to join their team, providing childcare for their two children, ages 5 and 8.
• While this is a family assistant role, childcare is the primary focus, requiring a child-centered approach that prioritizes the children's best interests, well-being, and care.
• The children enjoy various sports, outdoor activities, reading, and learning, and thrive on developing sincere connections with those around them.
• As a private and staffed household, the family values discretion, seeking a loyal, dependable, and trustworthy individual who maintains confidentiality.
• Flexibility is essential due to occasional schedule changes, including working later on occasion and weekends with notice.
• The family is open to non-local candidates who can secure their own housing.

Ideal Candidate:

• An active, playful, and creative candidate who fosters creativity, engages with the children, and takes a fun seeking approach to child care.
• is sensitive to their needs.
• A proactive, flexible, and tech-savvy professional with exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Google Suite and other relevant software.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach and excellent time management skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, with the ability to swim.
• Strong work ethic, dedication to excellence, and discretion in handling confidential matters.

Duties:

• Care for the two school-age children, including transportation, homework support, engaging activities, children’s laundry, and occasional travel with the family.
• Manage grocery shopping, meal preparation for the family and cooking for the children, tidying up (there is a regular housekeeper), and various requests as needed.
• Manage complex schedules, handle personal errands, research activities and private lessons as needed, and book appointments, camps, activities, and events.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation, and obtain visas and other necessary travel documents. 
• Assist with house maintenance, scheduling services, car maintenance, and meeting vendors onsite.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of proven experience as a high-level family assistant, preferably with UHNW families with excellent references.
• Can make at least a one-year commitment.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Valid passport and domestic and international travel-ready
• Legal work authorization in the U.S.
• English fluency