Our client is seeking a Family Assistant to support a family of six in New Haven, CT. The Family assistant will support with running errands, childcare (4 children between the ages of 7 – 13), meal preparation, and light housekeeping (the family has a housekeeping team that deep cleans twice a week). The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, organized, and have a proactive approach to responsibilities.    Responsibilities:   Household:  + Light housekeeping and organizing household spaces  + Washing, folding, and ironing laundry, including clothes, linens, and towels  + Managing family schedules and coordinating activities  + Overseeing service vendors for household maintenance and repair   + Handling deliveries and managing mail  + Organizing and managing household inventory  Errands:  + Grocery shopping and other household supply runs  + Running errands such as post-office visits, dry cleaners, picking up prescriptions, etc.  Childcare:  + Providing childcare as needed, including babysitting  + Safely transporting children to and from school, playdates, & extracurricular activities (sports, music lessons, etc.)   + Hosting playdates  + Supervising homework and school projects  + Occasional overnight childcare  Cooking:  + Preparing healthy and balanced meals, including school lunch and family dinner  + Coordinating weekly menus  + Cleaning the kitchen and maintaining a tidy cooking environment  Requirements:   + 5+ years of similar experience  + Valid driver’s license and clean driving record  + MUST be comfortable working in a household with two cats  + Flexibility to support with overnight care as needed  + Excellent, verifiable references  Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 8:30pm (longer hours begin in the Fall) Powered by JazzHR