Busy professional couple with demanding careers are seeking a reliable, proactive, and trustworthy individual to become an integral part of their household. They are also looking for this person to provide safe and reliable care for their children at times (two boys ages 6 and 4). Childcare is primarily provided by the live-in au pair, but the family will occasionally ask you to help care for the children, including driving or staying overnight when both parents are traveling.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

HOUSEKEEPING:
Daily tidying of all living areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
Regular cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and polishing.
Laundry, including washing, drying, folding, ironing, and putting away clothes. Laundry will typically be done 2-3 times per week.
Changing bed linens and towels once a week.
Organizing closets, drawers, and other storage areas.
Managing household supplies and informing us when restocking is needed.

COOKING:
Planning weekly menus in consultation with us.
Grocery shopping and ensuring all necessary ingredients are available.
Preparing daily meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks, and/or dinner) as needed.
Following recipes and accommodating dietary restrictions or preferences.
Keeping the kitchen clean and organized.
Preparing snacks and packing lunches for the children.

HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT:
Running errands such as dry cleaning pickup/drop-off, post office visits, etc.
Coordinating household repairs and maintenance with service providers, such as painters, handymen, and other tasks (with our approval).
Checking up on the home when we are traveling.

CHILDCARE SUPPORT (SECONDARY):
Safely transporting children to and from school, activities, and appointments.
Supervising children as needed, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Engaging in age-appropriate activities with the children.
Occasional overnight stays with the children when parents are traveling.

SCHEDULE:
Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, with flexibility for occasional evenings and overnights. Typical week will be 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, although sometimes the hours to be shifted back to start in the afternoon and stay until evening or to stay overnight. We will request these days in advance.