Washington, DC Family Seeking Long-Term Family Assistant (Local Candidates Preferred)

Oceanside Staffing

Washington, DC Family Seeking Long-Term Family Assistant (Local Candidates Preferred)

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    A warm, busy DC family is seeking a thoughtful, detail-oriented Family Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day operations of their home. This role is best suited for a candidate who enjoys creating calm, well-organized spaces and providing afternoon and occasional support for young children.

    The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM. This is a true Family Assistant role that collaborates with the principal daily.


    Key Responsibilities

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    Household Support & Organization

    • Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-functioning home environment through daily light tidying

    • Organize and maintain pantries, closets, and shared household spaces

    • Handle grocery shopping, stocking, and thoughtful organization of household supplies

    • Clean up the kitchen after breakfast, including loading/unloading the dishwasher and wiping down counters

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    Laundry & Garment Care

    • Oversee full laundry processes including washing, ironing, and folding

    • Provide attentive care for fine linens, delicate fabrics, and household surfaces

    • Maintain organization of wardrobes and linen storage

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    Light Meal Support

    • Provide occasional simple meal preparation (approximately once per week) and/or preparation of ingredients.

    • Assist with basic kitchen upkeep and organization

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    Childcare Support

    • Daily preschool pickup for two young children (ages 2 and 4), involving a ~15-minute walk with a stroller

    • Provide warm, attentive care and engagement with the children through the late afternoon/early evening

    • Offer full-day support for the children when they are out of school (holidays, sick days, schedule changes)


    Additional Details

    • The children attend full-day preschool five days per week

    • The home receives professional deep cleaning services twice per week, so the role focuses on maintenance and organization rather than heavy cleaning

    • The Family Assistant may travel with the family once or twice per year

    • This is a fully live out role.

    • The home is a four-story townhouse located near Dupont Circle


    Ideal Candidate

    The family is seeking someone who is:

    • Naturally organized with a strong eye for detail

    • Highly skilled in laundry care and knowledgeable about fabric and garment handling

    • Comfortable balancing household support with childcare responsibilities

    • Warm, reliable, and proactive in anticipating needs

    • Physically comfortable in a multi-level home and walking for school pickup

    • Flexible and supportive during changes in the children’s schedule


    Compensation & Benefits

    • $40–$45 per hour, DOE

    • Health benefits and paid time off included as part of the overall benefits package

    The family has a preference for local candidates , though they are open to candidates with ties to the Washington, DC area.

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    Why this role?

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    If you’re seeking a long-term, stable role within a warm and well-run home, this position offers a unique opportunity for longevity. The family fully anticipates having a Family Assistant in place indefinitely and is looking for someone who can grow with them over time, becoming a trusted and consistent presence in their home.