Summary
TYS Recruitment is seeking a mature, experienced Caregiver/Household Assistant for a distinguished family based in suburban New York City.
- Start Date: Immediate
- Location: New York City suburbs (with travel within the US)
- Visas: American Passport or Green Card required
- Salary: Competitive DOE
- Leave: To be discussed
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Valid Driver\'s License mandatory
- Private cottage accommodation provided
The ideal candidate will be a dedicated assistant to an elderly couple who require support while seamlessly integrating into an established household staff. The position combines caregiving, driving, and household management responsibilities. The successful candidate will work alongside existing staff, including a housekeeper and evening chef, while maintaining their distinct responsibilities.
Primary responsibilities include providing companionship and assistance to the couple, driving to various appointments and engagements, organizing household spaces, and managing cleaning/detailing duties. The role requires someone who can balance supporting the couple\'s independence while providing necessary assistance.
The position involves travel between the family\'s three residences: their primary home in New York, winter residence in Florida (approximately three months), and summer residence in Aspen (approximately two weeks). The candidate must be comfortable with this travel arrangement and able to maintain a supportive role across all locations.
The ideal candidate will be kind, discrete, and capable of working independently while showing appropriate initiative. The family has a beloved canine companion, so the candidate must be comfortable with dogs. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced caregiver/household assistant looking for a long-term position with a wonderful family. The role offers the chance to work in a well-managed household with an established team, where attention to detail, discretion, and a genuine caring nature are highly valued.
