Schedule: Monday Wednesday Friday, 3:00–7:00 PM
Vehicle: Family-provided GMC Yukon
A warm, fast-moving family with three young children is looking for a steady, capable person who can step into the rhythm of the home each afternoon and help everything run more smoothly. The children are in school during the day, so this role begins with home support and transitions into school pickup, dinner support, and helping the evening land well.
This is a great fit for someone who is naturally organized, trustworthy, safety-minded, and takes pride in being the person who notices what needs to happen before being asked.
The right person does not need to be flashy. They need to be dependable. They need good judgment. They need to care about doing things well. And they need to understand that in a busy family home, the little things matter: gates closed, details communicated, groceries restocked, dinner moving on time, and a household that feels reset before the day ends.
This family is looking for someone long-term someone who wants to become a reliable and valued part of the household over time.
What the Afternoon Looks Like
The day typically starts with supporting the home while the children are still at school. That may include resetting shared spaces, receiving deliveries, putting groceries away, restocking essentials, handling light household coordination, or helping keep systems on track.
Later in the shift, the role transitions into pickup and evening support: helping with school pickup logistics, driving a large family SUV, assisting with dinner, and making sure the home is in good shape before the end of the day.
There is already support in place for deep cleaning and cooking, so this is not a full housekeeping role. It is better suited to someone who enjoys higher-level household help: noticing what is running low, following systems, keeping things moving, and supporting a busy family with maturity and good instincts.
Driving Responsibilities
- Safely operate a full-size SUV (Yukon) in dense city driving conditions, including a tight alley-access garage
- School pickup for all three children, plus daily pickup for a family member
- Properly install, check, and manage car seats/boosters for three children
- Maintain punctuality around school dismissal windows
- Keep the vehicle maintained and washed routine upkeep, cleanliness, and coordinating any needed service
- Communicate proactively and honestly about schedule, vehicle condition, or any incidents transparency matters to this family
Requirements
- Valid driver's license issued by the State of Illinois (required no transfer window)
- Minimum 3+ years of licensed driving experience
- Demonstrated recent experience driving a large SUV or van (not just a sedan)
- Clean driving record no major violations, DUIs, or suspensions in the past 5 years
- Comfortable with car seat installation and multi-child transport
- Able to pass a full background check, including driving history
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
- Warm, patient demeanor with young children
- Long-term commitment mindset this family is hiring for continuity
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid IL license?
License/Certification:
Location:
- Chicago, IL 60612 (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60612 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
