Live-in All-Rounder for a Family
Hours | Full-time, 40 hours per week across five days a week
Location | Quincy, Grant County, WA & Washington, Yakima, USA
Salary | $80,000 + private apartment
Overview
Our new client, an agricultural businessman and single parent, seeks an experienced Live-in All-Rounder to assist with the care of his two boys, aged four and six. The role includes housekeeping, cooking, and supporting the daily management of his two properties in Washington, Yakima, and Quincy, Grant County, Washington.
The Principal has his children every other weekend. The boys enjoy fishing, skiing, and biking, so he is looking for an active professional who loves the outdoors and is enthusiastic about participating in these activities.
A car will be provided, and the successful candidate must have a valid driver’s licence. The family employ a cleaner who works approximately two hours a week in Quincy and carries out a monthly deep clean of the condo in Yakima.
Job duties
Responsibilities of the All-Rounder for the family in Washington, Yakima, and Quincy, Grant County,Washington, include:
- Prepare nutritious meals for the children, including for the Principal, such as morning coffee, smoothies, and a balanced breakfast, as well as an evening meal
- Perform regular cleaning and maintenance of household areas to ensure a tidy and welcoming environment
- Accompany the children during private flights as needed
- Organise and engage in enjoyable outdoor activities to promote physical activity and creativity
- Assist with homework and educational activities to support the children’s learning and development
- Maintain an organised schedule for the children’s activities, including playdates, sports, and other events
- Support the Principal with administrative tasks related to household management, such as scheduling appointments or managing communications.
- Coordinate and oversee any external suppliers, such as cleaning services or maintenance workers
- Occasional pet care – the Principal has two dogs
Candidates must be/have:
- Right to work in US/US Passport
- Strong experience in a similar position, particularly within childcare
- Happy to work with pets
- Experience of regular travel with a family
Accommodation
A private apartment in the main house will be provided.
Hours
40 hours per week split across five days, including every other weekend (with days off during the week when weekends are worked).
Location
The Principal moves between his two properties, typically during the term time, the pattern would be:
- Monday – Quincy, Grant County, WA
- Tuesday – Washington, Yakima
- Wednesday – Principal will fly to Seattle to visit his sons; All-Rounder will remain in Yakima or Quincy. Principal returns on Wednesday evening
- Thursday – All-Rounder would be based in Quincy or Yakima
- Friday – Fly to Seattle at 4pm to pick up sons from school (occurs every other weekend)
- Saturday and Sunday – Activities in Quincy and Washington, Yakima
Salary
$80,000.
Job ref
CP827: All-Rounder for a family in Quincy, Grant County, WA & Washington, Yakima, USA.