Dependable Full time Family Assistant needed in Huntington, NY Huntington, New York

About the Family

A warm, active, and busy family located in Huntington on Long Island’s North Shore is seeking a proactive and engaging Family Assistant to help keep their home and family life running smoothly. Both parents work full-time, and their schedules are demanding.

The family has two active children involved in numerous extracurricular activities. Between sports practices, Hebrew school, birthday parties, and social activities, the family is looking for someone who can jump in wherever needed and become a dependable extra set of hands.

The family also has one friendly medium-sized dog and a hamster.

Responsibilities

Household Support

Maintain overall organization and tidiness of the home

Laundry, folding, and putting clothing away

Daily kitchen clean-up and dishes

General household upkeep between visits from the bi-weekly cleaning crew

Grocery shopping and household errands

Basic meal preparation nightly

Have a simple dinner prepared and ready for the family around 6:30 PM

Keep commonly used areas clean and organized

Childcare & Family Assistance

Supervise and engage with two school-aged children – running and playing with them is important

Drive children to and from sports practices, activities, school, birthday parties, and social events

Coordinate schedules and assist with the family’s busy after-school routine

Encourage active play and participate in outdoor activities with the children

Provide support during school breaks and summer schedules

Ideal Candidate

The family is seeking someone who is:

A self-starter who naturally looks for ways to help

Warm, kind, and energetic

Fun, active, and enjoys spending time with children

Highly professional with strong integrity

Responsible, dependable, and organized

Comfortable managing multiple priorities and changing schedules

Able to run, play, and be actively engaged with the children

Comfortable around dogs and willing to assist with basic pet care as needed

Requirements

Prior experience as a Family Assistant, Nanny, or Household Manager

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Reliable vehicle and willingness to use personal car for transporting children (mileage reimbursement provided)

Excellent references

Strong communication skills

Long-term mindset and commitment

This is an excellent opportunity for a warm, organized, and proactive professional who enjoys balancing childcare with household support and becoming an integral part of a busy, loving family.