A family assistant is an experienced professional who helps busy homes run smoothly by handling things like general household tasks, errands, and administrative to-dos. If you've ever wished you could clone yourself, a family assistant is the next best thing.

Think of a family assistant as someone who is there to help your family stay on track. Their goal is to keep the household running smoothly. A family assistant can run errands (imagine never having to return another Amazon package), grocery shop, support the family’s daily needs, help with meal prep, handle school drop-offs and pickups, assist with organizational projects, and coordinate with teachers, tutors, and coaches. They are there to work through your family's ever-growing to-do list. Beyond the day-to-day, families can also lean on their family assistant for things like booking travel, researching summer camps, registering kids for activities, coordinating holiday card mailings, scheduling appointments, organizing household repairs, and making sure the family vehicles are serviced.

While a nanny's primary focus is the children's care and development, a family assistant's scope is broader and is not focused on the children’s care. Think of it this way: a nanny is your dedicated childcare expert, while a family assistant is someone who keeps the entire household moving. If you need someone who can do both, a hybrid nanny/family assistant is your answer.

A personal assistant typically focuses on tasks for one person. A household manager oversees the operations of the home at a higher level, often managing staff and vendors. A family assistant sits in the middle, doing hands-on household and family support work across the board.

Family assistants generally work full-time, between 40 and 50 hours per week. Some work a traditional Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 schedule, while others work an afternoon and evening schedule, like noon to 8 pm, depending on the family's needs. Many families with school-aged children will opt for a slightly later schedule (i.e., 11 am-7 pm) so that the family assistant can complete various tasks while the children are at school and then can shift their focus to after-school support (i.e., transporting to activities) during the second half of the day. Our placement counselors can help you figure out the structure that works best for your household.

Rates for family assistants in LA typically range from $35 to $50 per hour, depending on the candidate's experience, the scope of duties, and the schedule. Some full-time family assistants also receive a benefits package that can include two weeks of paid vacation, paid holidays and sick days, and a health insurance stipend.

Yes. Because supporting the family as a whole is the heart of the role, we look for candidates who have genuine experience in family support, in addition to organizational or administrative experience. The best family assistants bring a natural blend of these skillsets, and that combination is exactly what we screen for.

Every candidate in our pool goes through our rigorous 10-Point NannyScreen, and less than 4% of applicants make it through. We require a minimum of three years of professional experience along with thoroughly verified references. For family assistant roles specifically, we also look for candidates who are naturally organized, tech-savvy, proactive, and comfortable juggling a wide range of tasks without missing a beat.

Most families are reviewing candidates within a week or two of submitting their family application. We encourage families to begin their search 6 weeks prior to their ideal start date. The more clearly you can describe your schedule, your household's specific needs, and the kinds of tasks you're hoping to hand off, the faster we can find you the right match.