Part-Time Family Assistant

Overview

Family Assistant (Part-Time) | Atherton, CA 20 Guaranteed Hours per Week | Long-Term | January Start

A private family in Atherton, California, is hiring a part-time Family Assistant to support their home and household starting in January 2027. The role follows a rotating schedule. Some weeks focus on being a responsible adult in the home during the after-school hours, and other weeks focus on household projects, errands, and keeping the home organized and ready. You’ll work closely with a longtime member of the family’s team, who will be your main point of contact.

The children are older and very independent, so this isn’t a nanny role. The family is looking for a calm, trustworthy adult who is a friendly presence in the home and can handle anything unexpected with good judgment. The right person is down to earth, relaxed, and quiet, with strong self-awareness and a respect for the family’s privacy. This is a long-term role with an appreciative family, and doing well means the home is always ready and the family never has to think twice about what’s being handled.

Schedule

- 20 guaranteed hours per week, long-term

- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, kid-oriented hours are 4:30pm-7:30pm (sometimes an earlier start time will be requested)

- Remaining hours to be scheduled around household needs

Responsibilities

- Be present at the home during after-school hours as the responsible adult on site

- Offer a friendly, low-key presence and respond calmly to any unexpected situations

- Help set up and maintain the home, including organizing and refreshing living spaces

- Run errands and manage household shopping and supplies

- Coordinate with vendors and service providers, and be on site for appointments as needed

- Keep the home tidy, organized, and stocked

- Flag maintenance needs as they come up

- Prepare simple meals or snacks as needed (a plus, not required)

- Communicate regularly with the family’s team on priorities and updates

Qualifications

- 3+ years of experience as a Family Assistant, Household Assistant, or in a similar role in a private home

- Calm, dependable, and sound in judgment

- Organized and self-directed, with the ability to work independently

- Discreet and respectful of the family’s privacy; willing to sign a confidentiality agreement

- Comfortable around dogs (no pet care required)

- Basic cooking skills a plus

- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle

- Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred

- Legally authorized to work in the US

- Within a commutable distance to Atherton, CA

- Willing to complete a background check and provide excellent references

Compensation

- $50 to $55 per hour, depending on experience

- Paid sick days, paid holidays (certain holidays to be shared with qualified candidates) + access to a retirement plan