Household Assistant

Job Summary
Canopy Families seeks to provide exceptional service in the area of household support. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented and passionate Assistant to join our team. The applicant will have flexible hours, but must be available for 2-4 hour blocks in the morning or afternoon or both. The applicant need not be available every day but must be available on the same days/times each week in order to provide consistent service to our clients.

As an Assistant, you will provide support in various areas, to include grocery shopping, laundry, light clean up, errands, meal prep and other areas where a client might need support (not to include childcare). Support may also include researching and scheduling vendors or providing other personal assistant-type support. Exact duties will depend on the client. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills, the ability to follow instructions carefully, is comfortable taking initiative and has a passion for providing great service. They enjoy leaving behind a cleaner and more organized space for the client.

Responsibilities could include:
- Shopping for groceries, including putting away all shopping

-Assisting with meal preparation
- Laundry, including folding, ironing and putting away clothes
- Light clean up, such as picking up toys and other clutter

-Taking out trash, running and emptying the dishwasher, ensuring the kitchen is spotless

-Helping to organize the pantry, linen closet, playroom, etc.

-Running other errands, as requested

Experience
- Previous experience as a house manager or household assistant preferred (nannies that provided household support as part of their duties are also welcome to apply)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

-Ability to take direction and course correct as needed

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for providing exceptional service, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as an Assistant and contribute to creating a welcoming and organized environment for our clients. Applicants must have their own car. Clients are located in Montgomery County, MD and NW Washington, DC. Applicant must be open to commuting to both locations.

Please note that this is a general job description for an Assistant position. Specific responsibilities may vary depending on the needs of the client.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20015 (Required)

Work Location: In person