Herndon Family
Household Assistant
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Important information
Contract type:
Part time
Salary:
From $25 / hour
Location:
Herndon, VA 20170, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
24 October 2026
What they need
Requirements
- Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Fragrance-free
- Strong English communication skills
- Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day
- Practice regular hand hygiene (i.e. upon entering the home, after taking out trash, before food prep, etc.)
- Able to work quietly.
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About Our Family
We’re a warm, close-knit, and busy household with two parents and one live-in adult disabled son, for whom caregiving is already established. We enjoy simple, healthy, read-to-go meals and would welcome someone contributing on this front a few times per week by preparing ingredients, dishes, and meals per our dietary guidelines, along with managing groceries, performing light cleaning, and caring for our laundry.
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Who You Are / What We're Looking For
- You are confident with grocery shopping and meal preparation, appreciate organic foods, and will keep the kitchen clean, stocked, and ready for meals.
- You understand how to care for clothing and household belongings properly and take pride in leaving spaces noticeably better than you found them.
- You are an effective time manager and collaborator who is trustworthy, punctual, energetic, warm, grounded, and professional.
- You are comfortable working independently in a private residence and enjoy taking ownership of your responsibilities.
- You are comfortable asking questions when needed.
- You are genuinely interested in growing into a long-term, trusted presence in our home and who shares our commitment to building a stable, supportive relationship.
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Key Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare healthy ingredients, dishes, and meals, stored and ready for the days ahead, focusing on batch-cooked items from a family-approved list that reflects our dietary needs.
- Kitchen clean-up, organization, and maintenance
- Occasional deep cleans of fridge, oven, and microwave
- Coordinate grocery list for family, selecting quality ingredients and helping keep the fridge and pantry stocked.
- Handle grocery shopping (primarily online)
- Unpack and put away grocery deliveries
- Wash, fold, organize, and put away full family laundry
- Maintain regular linen rotation, including sheets, pillowcases, and towels
- Keep the laundry area tidy and well-stocked with supplies
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How to Apply
Please submit a short intro letter and an updated resume. If we decide to move forward, you will provide three professional references with contact information. This role requires a background check.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 12.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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