A Family Assistant is a nanny who works alongside a parent in the home, to help them in the care of their children and the management of the household. They provide another pair of hands to assist busy parents with creating a safe and nurturing environment for their children.

Responsibilities of a Family Assistant:

The specific responsibilities will vary depending on what is agreed upon with the employer. These duties typically include:

• Child Related Duties
  • Playing and interacting
  • Children’s meals
  • Driving children to appointments and activities
  • Tutoring
  • Organizing after-school activities
• Household Duties
  • Scheduling and running household errands
  • Pet care
  • Grocery shopping
  • Laundry
  • Meal preparation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Maintain family calendar

Salary Range of a Family Assistant:

• Salaries for Family Assistants are usually based on the amount of experience the candidate brings to the position and the duties included in the job description.
  • Full-time Family Assistants generally work 40-50 hours per week and typically earn between $2,700 and $4,000 per month.
  • Part-time Family Assistants generally work 15-35 hours per week and typically earn between $17 and $25 per hour.
  • The benefits for family assistants may include paid sick days, paid holidays and paid vacation. Other benefits may encompass medical insurance and reimbursement for automobile expenses.

**Salaries are dependent upon current market climates and are subject to variability.