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Full-Time Family Assistant – Rancho Santa Fe, CA

  • On-site
    • Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States
  • $25 - $40 per hour

Full-time Family Assistant in Rancho Santa Fe. $25–$40/hr + potential benefits. Mon–Fri afternoons/evenings. Household support + light childcare. Semi-formal home with toddler. Start ASAP.

Job description

A private family in Rancho Santa Fe, CA is seeking a Full-Time Family Assistant to support household operations and provide light childcare in a semi-formal home environment.

This is a live-out position with a primary focus on housekeeping and home organization, along with limited daily childcare support for a 2-year-old. The ideal candidate is professional, calm, efficient, and respectful of boundaries, with the ability to maintain a well-run home without being intrusive.

Job Description

🏡 Household Responsibilities (Primary Focus)

  • Perform daily housekeeping (approximately 6 hours/day) including cleaning, organizing, and maintaining all areas of the home

  • Manage laundry with care, including proper washing, steaming (no ironing), folding, and organization

  • Make beds to a high standard, including evening turndown service

  • Maintain a clean, orderly, and polished household environment

  • Work efficiently and proactively to keep the home running smoothly

👶 Childcare Responsibilities (Secondary)

  • Provide 1–2 hours of childcare daily for a 2-year-old

  • Some days may involve housekeeping only with no childcare required

  • Ensure a safe, calm, and supportive environment

🍽️ Additional Duties

  • Prepare simple meals primarily for the child

  • Assist with serving food when needed

  • Handle occasional errands and shopping

  • Support with light family assistance and household needs

  • Assist with table service or small gatherings as needed

Job requirements

The ideal candidate is physically capable, highly organized, and able to move efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications include:

  • Prior experience as a Family Assistant, Housekeeper, or Nanny/Family Assistant hybrid

  • Strong housekeeping and laundry skills with attention to detail

  • Comfortable providing light childcare support

  • Professional, calm, and non-intrusive demeanor

  • Physically fit and able to work efficiently and move quickly

  • Must be able to swim (home has a swimming pool; required for childcare safety)

  • Valid driver’s license with ability to assist with errands

  • Ideally holds a valid passport and is open to occasional travel with the family

  • Flexible, dependable, and respectful of household privacy

Additional Details

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 11:30 AM / 12:00 PM – 7:30 / 8:00 PM

  • Compensation: $25–$40/hour (DOE)

  • Benefits: Open to discussion

  • Position Type: Live-out

  • Relocation: Not offered

  • Household Style: Semi-formal

  • Children: 2-year-old

  • Driving Required: Yes

  • Travel: Occasional travel preferred

Additional Notes

  • Cooking is minimal and simple, primarily for the child

  • Errands and shopping are infrequent but possible

  • Candidate must be comfortable working independently and identifying tasks proactively

  • Advanced background check may be requested at time of hire (paid by client)

  • A plus if nanny speaks Serbian.

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