Busy family in Mar Vista with two children (ages 10 and 15) is looking for a proactive, organized, and reliable Part Time Family Assistant to help with household management, errands, meal prep, laundry and occasional childcare. The role is primarily focused on supporting mom in keeping the home running smoothly while also assisting with school pickups and driving to extracurricular activities.
DUTIES:
- LAUNDRY!
- Handle housekeeping tasks, including dishes, keeping organization in all rooms, tidying up, etc…
- Clean and refill the cat’s litter boxes, water fountain and laundering all pet blankets/beds
- Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the family
- Manage household shopping (Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Farmers Market, CVS supplies, etc.)
- Help manage the family calendar (kids’ after-school activities, doctor’s appointments, vet visits, etc.)
- Assist with filling out forms (athletic paperwork, insurance, school documents, camp forms, etc.)
- Possibly pick up children from school at 3:30 PM and drive them to extracurricular activities or home
- Assist with homework help, particularly for the 10 year old providing structure and focus
- Research and book travel, flights summer camps and other logistics as needed
- Handle online shopping, returns, and miscellaneous household tasks
- Engage in active play with the younger child, such as swimming and outdoor activities (no excessive screen time)
LOCATION: Mar Vista, CA
SCHEDULE: 1:00-5:30pm with the flexibility to stay later or come earlier on occasion
COMPENSATION: $30-$35/hr DOE
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong communicator with fluent English skills
- Safe and reliable driver with a clean driving record
- Comfortable managing household tasks independently
- Experience working with children with ADHD is a plus
- Flexible and willing to assist with various family needs
- Pet Friendly they have 3 cats and one dog
- Up to date on vaccinations, and at least one round of the COVID vaccine
The perfect fit for this role is proactive, highly organized, and enjoys being a supportive presence in a busy household. You’re someone who takes initiative, communicates clearly, and is just as comfortable folding laundry as you are helping with school pickups or planning a summer camp schedule. You love working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly, and you’re happy to jump in wherever needed—whether it’s prepping a healthy snack, tidying up, or engaging in some outdoor fun with the kids. If you’re reliable, resourceful, and looking for a long-term, part-time role with a warm, loving family—this could be the perfect match.
Apply today and become an essential part of a thriving, upbeat household!