Job Title: Family Assistant
Location: Portland, OR
Start Date: January 2025
About the Family:
This active family of seven (parents + 5 children) seeks a dedicated and flexible Family Assistant to help manage household responsibilities. They value creativity, flexibility, and a proactive mindset. The family has two Goldendoodles, and they travel frequently. This is not a childcare role. This position requires someone who is not overly rigid but can maintain structure in a fluid environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Household Management:
- Change bed linens every 10-14 days.
- Maintain a tidy home, ensuring common areas like the kitchen and living room are clean and organized.
- Handle laundry, including washing, folding, and organizing clothes.
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Meal Preparation:
- Prepare healthy, holistic dinners three times a week, following recipes provided by the family.
- Assist with dinner cleanup and kitchen organization.
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Support for Children:
- No childcare required during the day (children are involved in activities/school).
- Welcome children after school with prepared snacks and support their needs.
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Pet Care:
- Assist with light tasks related to the family’s two Goldendoodles.
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Event and Party Planning:
- Help with planning and organizing family events, including ordering cakes, balloons, and other essentials when needed.
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General Flexibility:
- Assist with additional tasks as needed, thinking creatively to solve problems and support the family’s dynamic lifestyle.
Schedule & Compensation:
- Hours: Full-time, live-out position with flexibility in arrival/departure (e.g., 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM).
- Rate: $35/hour.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off: 40 hours of PTO after 1 year of employment.
- Holidays: Major holidays are paid.
- Retirement: 401(k) match after 1 year.
- Health Insurance: 60% of premium covered by the family.
Ideal Candidate:
The family seeks someone who is:
- Flexible & Committed: Able to adapt to changing schedules and responsibilities.
- Creative & Proactive: Can think outside the box and provide thoughtful solutions.
- Aligned with Holistic Living: Familiarity or interest in a health-focused, holistic lifestyle.
- Detail-Oriented: Capable of managing household tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Warm & Personable: Enjoys supporting a large family in a collaborative and caring way.
