Family Assistant/Nanny 25-35 hours per week Position Available In Union, New Jersey

A warm and professional Westfield family is seeking a long-term Family Assistant/Housekeeper to support their busy household and care for their 5-year-old son.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 12:30 PM-6:30 PM can reduce hours
• Start date: Asap
• Flexibility for later evenings (rarely past 10:30 PM) when parents have events or business dinners
• Overnights will be requested occasionally when both parents are traveling for work

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Note:

B5 is currently in school until 5 PM, but this will shift to 2-3 PM in the future, allowing for adjusted hours to accommodate daily responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• After-school care for B5, including snack, homework, bath, and pajamas
• School/activity pickups and transportation
• Light housekeeping & home organization (family already has existing weekly cleaning service)
• Laundry/Iron and closet/drawer organization
• Meal prep for the child and family; preparing school lunches
• Running errands and managing household inventory
• Pet-care for 1 Cat (filling food bowl, cleaning water bowl, replacing litter robot bag weekly, vacuuming litter closet daily, brushing)

Household Notes:

• Family has a friendly cat
• Use of a family vehicle is available during working hours for school runs and household tasks.

Ideal Candidate Is:

• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
• Kind, adaptable, mature, and reliable
• A clear communicator who confidently asks questions and seeks clarity as needed
• Comfortable with occasional domestic or international travel (a plus, not a must)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience
• Paid vacation, sick time, guaranteed hours, and holidays off

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant childcare/household experience
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• Clean criminal and driving record
• Fluent in English
• Active passport preferred
• Cat-friendly
• Non-smoker