Family Assistant Encinitas, CA (H)

A warm and welcoming family in Encinitas, CA is seeking a nurturing, personable, and experienced Full-Time Family Assistant to provide dedicated care for their infant son, who will be approximately 3 months old at the start of the position.

Both parents work from home and are looking for someone who genuinely loves infants, understands early childhood development, and will be comfortable taking primary responsibility for the baby's needs throughout the workday. The ideal candidate will be warm, loving, communicative, and easy to have in the home.

Position Details

Location: Encinitas, CA
Start Date: August 2026
Position Type: Full-Time, Live-Out
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Compensation: $20–$33/hour, depending on experience
Benefits: Not provided
Household Style: Casual
Relocation: Not provided

Primary Responsibilities

Infant Care

The primary focus of this position will be attentive and loving care of the family's infant son.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing hands-on infant care throughout the workday

• Supporting the baby's age-appropriate development and milestones

• Maintaining a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment

• Tending to feeding, diapering, naps, playtime, and general daily needs

• Keeping the nursery clean, tidy, and organized

• Monitoring and organizing diapers, wipes, and other baby supplies

• Communicating openly with the parents regarding the baby's routine, development, and needs

The baby is currently breastfed, so there are no special dietary requirements at this time.

Both parents work from home. The father's work schedule is less flexible, while Mom has somewhat greater flexibility and may occasionally step away from her office to assist or spend time with the baby. The Family Assistant should therefore be comfortable working collaboratively with parents who are present in the home while independently managing the baby's day-to-day care.

Family Assistant & Household Support

In addition to infant care, the Family Assistant will provide reasonable household support related to keeping the family's day running smoothly.

Responsibilities may include:

• Baby-related shopping and keeping necessary supplies stocked

• Laundry for the baby as well as some family clothing and towels

• Keeping the nursery organized

• Tidying baby-related areas

• Folding and putting away laundry

• Keeping baby supplies orderly and readily available

Shopping responsibilities will be specifically related to the baby and the baby's needs.

Cooking is not required, and regular driving or family errands are not part of the position.

Ideal Candidate

The family is especially interested in someone who:

• Truly loves infants and enjoys spending their day caring for a baby

• Has excellent hands-on experience with babies and infant development

• Is warm, affectionate, personable, and nurturing

• Is dependable and comfortable taking responsibility for an infant throughout the workday

• Communicates naturally and easily with parents

• Is comfortable working in a home where both parents work remotely

• Is organized and attentive to keeping the nursery and baby's supplies in order

• Is willing to assist with family laundry and other agreed-upon household support

• Understands how to be helpful and present without being intrusive

• Is interested in becoming a trusted and valued part of the family's daily routine

Because this person will be spending a significant amount of time in the family's home, personality and chemistry are extremely important. The parents are hoping to find someone who is not only experienced, but also genuinely loving, approachable, and easy to communicate with.

Additional Requirements

• Female candidates preferred

• Live-out position

• No relocation assistance

• No known household allergies

• Non-smoking professional preferred

• Advanced third-party background check required prior to hire; $60 fee paid by the client