Is it Time to Hire a Family Assistant?

Running a household is like running a business. It might sound like overkill, but once you stop to take stock of everything you do, the responsibilities pile up. You’re managing paperwork, paying bills, overseeing upkeep, and coordinating travel plans. Maybe you’re also running the kids to and from practices, helping with homework, or trying to keep your toddler from taking a handful of markers to the sofa in your living room. Add daily responsibilities like keeping up with your calendar, going to the grocery store, or running those endless errands, and you hardly have time left to relax before collapsing onto the bed you didn’t have time to make that morning. 

Sometimes it’s hard to feel like you have a handle on your own life. It’s not that you don’t enjoy serving your family, it’s just that sometimes you wish you could spend more time in those areas of your life that are fulfilling without worrying whether or not that suit made it to the dry cleaners on time. Hiring extra help is the first step in reorganizing your daily life and your overall priorities. If this sounds like you, a family assistant may be just what you need!

What does a family assistant do?

Consider this role your family’s new best friend and the perfect blend of nanny and personal assistant! The responsibilities of a family assistant are flexible based on your household’s specific needs. Family assistants maintain household upkeep, provide childcare, run errands, pay bills, manage calendars, book travel, and are available to meet vendors or other hired services at your house. If a task needs to be accomplished, you can count on a family assistant to tackle it efficiently and with great care. 

Why should I hire a family assistant?

Hiring a family assistant is the best way to ensure that not only your immediate needs are served, but also the needs of your entire family. Running a household is an enormous responsibility, and a family assistant is the perfect solution to calming disorganization and chaos. Not only will you thank your family assistant for the practical help on a day-to-day basis, you’ll also benefit from releasing stress that so often builds up as a result of excessive responsibility. If you want to create a more meaningful space to enjoy life, a family assistant will do the trick!

What is the average rate for a family assistant in Nashville?

The average hourly rate for a family assistant in Nashville is $30-$40.

How does the hiring and selection process work?

At Brooks Household Staffing, our goal is to make your life easier. Along with extensive interviews and background checks, we also incorporate personality compatibility into our onboarding process to ensure you are paired with the most qualified and compatible candidate.