Evening Family Assistant / Cook Needed for Teen in Redwood City

Description

A family in Redwood City is seeking a family assistant / cook to help with household management and homework/decompression support for their 14-year-old daughter. Responsibilities include preparing dinner daily for the family (they eat around 6-7 p.m. most nights; one parent is gluten-free), and using the quiet late-night hours to manage family calendars, fold laundry, light tidying/organizing, prep breakfast/school lunches for the next morning, or handle online grocery orders and meal planning. This person will also help with homework and keeping their daughter on schedule while encouraging independence.

Their ideal candidate is conscientious, reliable, and creates a calm structure for the home. Someone orgnanized and proactive with a grounding presence will be the best fit.

Experience Requirements

• 2 years minimum experience working as a Family Assistant with excellent verifiable references

Educational Requirements

• Fluency in English

Qualifications

• COVID-vaccinated + boosted
• CPR Certified
• Valid driver with clean record (household car available for work-related driving)
• Considerate and conscientious
• Creates calm structure for the home
• Comfortable helping with homework
• Good with teens
• Can make at least a year commitent

Responsibilities

• Managing bedtime routine bedtime; keeping teen on schedule
• Homework help; organizing backpack; prepping for the next school day
• Encouraging her to clean up after herself, stay on top of school deadlines, etc.
• Using the quiet late-night hours to manage family calendars, fold laundry, prep breakfast/school lunches for the next morning, or handle online grocery orders and meal planning
• Prepare dinner for the family (one parent is gluten-free)
• Prepare nutritious snacks
• Light tidying and organizing
• Occasional pick-up from activities if parents unavailable