Part-Time Family Assistant

We’re looking for a kind, dependable, engaging, and organized person to provide household support and companionship for our 37-year-old son, who has special needs and some physical disabilities. Our son is friendly, social, and cooperative, with a great sense of humor. He enjoys music, movies, sports, art museums, walks, and community outings.

Schedule & Pay

• $30+ per hour, depending on experience
• Approximately 15-20 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours in the future
• Anticipated schedule is approximately noon-5:00 pm, three weekdays per week (M/W/Th); specific days are flexible and will be determined with the right candidate
• Occasional weekend support, as available
• Very occasional overnight support (approximately 1-2 times per year)

Responsibilities

Approximately half of the position will focus on supporting our son when he is not working or needs additional assistance. The other half will involve general household and familial support.

Companionship & Support

• Provide companionship, conversation, and social engagement
• Take walks and occasional community outings
• Provide transportation to activities and appointments
• Watch movies or sports, listen to music, and spend time together
• Provide light structure, encouragement, and supervision
• Help with everyday routines and tasks
• Occasionally prepare a simple meal

Family Assistant Tasks

• Running laundry and putting it away
• Light organizing
• Answering the door
• Mailing packages, errands
• Helping with simple household tasks
• Occasionally walking the family dog
• Occasionally helping coordinate a veterinary or grooming appointment

There is no heavy housekeeping or cleaning involved. The family already has a weekly cleaning service.

About Our Household

We are a three-person household with a small dog. We’re looking for someone who will become a trusted and dependable part of our family’s support system. Our son enjoys being active and engaged and especially appreciates people who are friendly, positive, patient, and socially aware.

Qualities We Value

• Warm, friendly, and genuinely enjoy connecting with others
• Reliable, dependable, and organized
• Comfortable taking initiative and communicating with the family
• Patient and socially aware
• Comfortable driving and getting out into the community
• Comfortable interacting with and occasionally caring for a small dog
• Interested in music, movies, sports, art, walking, or similar activities

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Comfortable providing transportation (using the family car) for our son
• Background check required
• Strong communication skills and reliability
• Ability to work independently and take appropriate initiative