Location: Houston, Texas, 77024
Start Date: ASAP
Children: female 01/2010, male 01/2011, female 04/2014
Compensation: $35-40/hr
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm (20 hours)
Meet the Family!
"We are a close family, and we strive to instill good values in our children: a strong work ethic, kindness, politeness, sensitivity, and gratitude. We also value fun and humor. We like to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle and are also aware of the importance of our children's mental health in addition to their physical health. We have a live-in housekeeper who also cooks dinner every evening for all of us. She will be coming with us from London and has been with us for six years. Our two dogs, a mini schnauzer and a mini dachshund, are much loved. Our current nanny in London has been with us for four years, but unfortunately is unable to travel with us to Houston."
UK family that has relocated to Houston is seeking a Personal/Family Assistant to help manage their home , Family and offer administrative support. Their children attend the British International School of Houston and will need minimal support/care. A Peek Into the Routine:
• Manage Family Calendar: arrange after-school clubs, lessons, trainings, etc. for the children;
• Book appointments for children (and attend) such as dentist, doctor, hairdresser, etc.
• Organize play dates for youngest child
• Order new items of school uniform as required
• Manage supplies including online grocery shopping - weekly delivery; run errands as needed
• Family email management
• Manage house bills
• Miscellaneous remote tasks for their home in London
• Venfor/contractor/maintenance coordination (electrician, gas engineer, alarm maintenance etc.) and be in attendance when they come
• Vehicle registration, maintenance, etc.
• Prepare monthly expense report
• Pet care: dog walking and vets for a miniature schnauzer and a miniature dachshund)
• Keep common areas and children’s areas organized and tidy; the family has a housekeeper that manages cleaning and cooking
Ideal Candidate Traits:
• Experienced, confident, and capable with teenagers and complex administrative tasks
• Intellectually and emotionally mature, with strong psychological awareness; able to navigate the challenges teenagers can present
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Personable, positive, and professional
• Flexible, adaptable, and receptive to feedback
• Able to maintain clear boundaries in a kind and assertive way
• Active, energetic, and engaged
• Trustworthy and honest
• Resourceful problem-solver with excellent judgment and common sense
• Dependable and punctual
• Proactive self-starter with a strong, can-do attitude
• Empathetic and emotionally attuned
• A strong role model for manners, kindness, and respectful behavior
• Loves dogs—the family has two small breeds: a miniature schnauzer and a miniature dachshund
Dad works from home, but sometimes attends off-site meetings and travels for work. Mom works from home (separate, private offices).
Benefits:
• 2 weeks of vacation per year, up to 1 week of sick time
• 8 paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
• Paid time off
Application Question(s):
• Do you have at least three years of long-term, consistent, and recent private home personal/family assistant experience for clients or families? Each placement must be a minimum of one year in duration.
• Are you able to provide references or recommendation letters from each long-term personal/family assistant position you have held in a private household for a client?
• Do you currently live in Houston, TX? (Please note: We are not accepting applicants who are open to relocating. You must already reside in Houston.)
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
• Do you have a completely clear background check that can be verified prior to employment?
Work Location: In person
