Full-Time Family Assistant for a Busy Family in Revere, MA

Children: Two children, ages 11 and 13

Compensation: $33–$38/hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 12:00 PM–7:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM (36 hours guaranteed; high degree of flexibility required)

Description: 

About the Family

A warm, welcoming, and down-to-earth family in Revere, MA is seeking a kind, capable, and adaptable Family Assistant to support their household and two independent, school-aged children. The family has an 11-year-old son and a 13-year-old daughter, both of whom are thoughtful, engaged, and largely self-sufficient.

Their daughter is sensitive, kind, and naturally helpful, while their son is sweet, affectionate, and mischievous, with a strong desire to please the adults in his life. He has ADHD and thrives with gentle structure, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement. Both children are active and involved in extracurriculars—dance and gymnastics for their daughter, basketball for their son—which means the afternoons are busy with school pickups and practices throughout the week.

Mom works primarily in an office setting and is only occasionally home during the workday. The family also has a lovable French bulldog who will need daily walks and occasional vet visits. This is a household that values humor, open communication, high standards paired with warmth, and a caregiver who can confidently step in as a steady, nurturing presence.

About the Role

This Family Assistant role is a blend of childcare, transportation, and household support, with a strong focus on after-school logistics and keeping the home running smoothly. The position guarantees 36 hours per week and requires flexibility, particularly around extracurricular schedules, occasional tournaments, and short domestic trips.

The Family Assistant will:

• Pick up the children from school and transport them to daily practices and activities (five days per week)

• Provide supportive, age-appropriate supervision and structure, particularly for a child with ADHD

• Assist with meal prep and family dinners, mindful of food allergies and intolerances

• Help maintain household organization and daily flow

• Support the family during rare weekend needs and short domestic travel related to children’s tournaments

A reliable personal vehicle is required for this role; ample driveway parking is available.

Key Responsibilities

Children’s Support & Transportation

• Daily school pick-ups and transportation to dance, gymnastics, and basketball practices

• Supporting smooth transitions between school, activities, and home

• Providing nurturing, consistent care with appropriate expectations and boundaries

• Supporting a child with ADHD using patience, structure, and positive reinforcement

• Monitoring and managing severe nut allergies (pistachios and cashews) with diligence and care

Home Management & Organization

• Family laundry and seasonal clothing inventory for the children

• Kitchen tidying and maintaining clean, functional shared spaces

• Light home tidying and organization

• Taking out garbage and assisting with general household upkeep

• Household inventory and restocking essentials

Meal Prep & Errands

• Grocery shopping and meal planning

• Meal prep for the family, accommodating food allergies and dietary intolerances (dairy and gluten)

• Running household errands as needed

• Servicing family cars (oil changes, inspections, etc.)

Pet Care

• Daily walks for the family’s French bulldog

• Occasional vet visits and appointment coordination

Ideal Candidate

The family is looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting school-aged children in a nanny or family assistant role

• Is kind, driven, adaptable, and dependable

• Brings a good sense of humor and positive energy to the home

• Communicates openly and professionally with parents

• Holds high standards for children while remaining nurturing and loving

• Is comfortable supporting a child with ADHD

• Is confident managing food allergies and dietary restrictions

• Is organized, proactive, and able to anticipate household needs

• Has a reliable personal vehicle

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $33–$38/hour (commensurate with experience)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Paid Time Off:

• Two weeks paid vacation (nanny selects one week)

• Five paid sick days

• Paid major federal holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Open to healthcare stipend if needed

• Long-term incentive bonus for candidates committing to a minimum of two years

This is a wonderful opportunity for a thoughtful, capable Family Assistant who enjoys working with older children, values collaboration with parents, and takes pride in supporting both children and household systems in a meaningful, long-term role.