Family Assistant for a Family of 5 in Cornelius, NC

Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency is assisting a family in Cornelius, NC, in finding a Family Assistant for their family of five, including three children aged 9, 7, and 5 years old. The Family Assistant would typically be needed Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. The Family Assistant should have the flexibility to work additional hours and care for the children overnight when the parents are traveling. It would also be a plus if the Family Assistant were able to travel with the family on occasion.

The best Family Assistant would be reliable, detail-oriented, patient, experienced with children, and have strong communication skills. This family is seeking a Family Assistant who is positive and proactive, can manage both childcare and household support, and anticipates the needs of the family and home.

During the school year, the nanny will pick up the children at 3:00 PM and care for them until 6:00 PM, helping with homework, preparing for after-school activities, feeding, and providing transportation when needed. Full-day childcare is required when children are out of school, are sick, or during the summer break. The Family Assistant should be active and engage the children in sports, trampoline play, pool time, playroom activities, dance, and other outdoor or indoor play.

Beyond childcare, the Family Assistant will help manage all aspects of the household, ensuring smooth family logistics, home operations, and upkeep of vehicles and property, allowing the parents to focus on family, work, and purpose.

Childcare Responsibilities Include:

• Meeting daily scheduling needs of the children, including picking them up from school and taking them to activities.

• Supervise homework

• Maintain a rolling 30–60 day calendar in collaboration with the Mom

• Provide weekly updates on children's schedules and obligations

• Coordinate planning and prep for activities, camps, and appointments

Household Duties Include:

• Fold, sort, and put away all family laundry

• Keep entryways, common areas, and storage spaces clutter-free

• Bring trash and recycling from the curb every Monday

• Perform routine light maintenance (bulbs, air filters, batteries) and alert the family of any needs

• Monitor/Manage lighting, HVAC, and home system vendors

• Maintain the organization of the garage, laundry room, and storage areas

• Coordinate power washing of pool deck, driveway, and house exterior on a routine basis.

• Run errands (returns, dry cleaning, post office, store pickups)

• Open, organize, and store deliveries; recycle packaging

Grocery and Kitchen Support

• Prepare light meals and snacks as needed

• Weekly grocery shopping and pantry restocking

• Keep pantry, fridge, and freezer organized and inventoried

• Coordinate household staples and dietary needs with the Mom

Home Projects

• Manage all household and outdoor projects or repairs

• Serve as a point of contact for vendors, contractors, and service providers

• Overseeing timelines, budgets, and final outcomes to standard

• Maintain home maintenance contracts and warranties

Seasonal and Travel Preparation

• Pack/unpack for family trips; prepare essentials and activities for kids

• Plan installation for seasonal or holiday décor

• Align trip readiness with the master calendar and business assistant coordination

Event and Guest Support

• Coordinate with the family’s business assistant for in-home events and gatherings.

• Maintain a guest-ready home environment at all times.

Vehicle and Boat Maintenance

• Pick up and return vehicles for washing/detailing as needed

• Track and coordinate vehicle inspections, services, and upkeep

• Coordinate boat detailing vendors ahead of boating season

• Track and manage boat insurance and registration

• Maintain a master list of expiration and renewal timelines for:

• Vehicle registrations and insurance

• Boat insurance and registration

• NC Quick Pass and other household accounts

• Provide 30-day reminders and coordinate renewals with the Mom as needed

Household Manual Management

• Maintain a living household guide (digital or printed), including:

• Emergency contacts and vendor directory

• Appliance manuals and troubleshooting notes

• Cleaning/maintenance checklists

• Pantry and grocery templates

• Renewal and expiration tracking

Pets: The family has two large dogs. The Family Assistant will be responsible for walking dogs daily, managing food supplies, grooming, administering medications, and scheduling vet visits. The Family Assistant will supervise the children in removing pet waste regularly to maintain a clean yard.

Qualifications:

• Have at least 3 years of professional Family Assistant experience

• Have a college degree or equivalent experience

• Have a professional resume

• Fill out a complete online application

• Pass a pre-screening interview with Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency

• Pass a national background check, including a driving record check

• Have a valid driver’s license

• Have safe and reliable transportation

• Have a minimum of three professional references

• Be non-smoking/vaping

• Must be able to swim (family has a pool)

• CPR and First Aid Certified

• Family Assistant should be fluent in English; any additional languages are a plus

Start Date, Salary, and Benefits:

• This position starts ASAP

• Legal pay is offered at $30 - $32 an hour, depending on experience

• Continued pay while the family is away

• Two weeks of paid time off

• 3 Paid Sick Days

• Paid Mileage for driving on the Job

• Paid Major Holidays

• Health Insurance Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus