{"id":5309,"date":"2026-08-31T23:46:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T23:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/dallas\/?page_id=5309"},"modified":"2026-09-08T18:02:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:02:22","slug":"find-dallas-ft-worth-family-assistants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/dallas\/find-dallas-ft-worth-family-assistants\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Dallas \/ Ft. Worth Family Assistants"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Find Dallas \/ Ft. Worth Family Assistants<\/h1>\n<p>Managing a busy household takes serious coordination. Mom\u2019s Best Friend connects local families with reliable Dallas \/ Ft. Worth Family Assistant professionals who keep your home running like clockwork. Our candidates help with everything from daily errands to scheduling to home organization. These roles are often combined with some childcare (often school-age children), but may be heavier on household assistance\u00a0 (sometimes referred to as Family Managers or Household Managers). No matter what title fits your needs best, we find top local talent tailored to your daily needs. <\/p>\n<h2>Reduce your Mental Load<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"lead\">\n<p>A Dallas \/ Ft. Worth Family Assistant bridges the gap between childcare and home management. They focus on resetting your home, task management, organizing, meal prep, running errands, and keeping your day-to-day on track. Many of our professionals come from private childcare positions with a household component, and their skills expand into heavier household management. Every DFW Family Assistant we represent completes a rigorous vetting process and explicitly reviews your custom job description before meeting your family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Can a DFW Family Assistant Do For You?<\/h2>\n<p>We customize every search around your priorities. Here are some of the ways a Dallas \/ Ft. Worth Family Assistant supports your home. Note: Family Assistants focus on home management and light tidying. They do not do heavy cleaning like scrubbing bathrooms or mopping baseboards, nor do they handle outdoor maintenance or yard work. <\/p>\n<p>Child-Related Tasks <\/p>\n<p>Childcare, fix snacks, pack lunches, and wash children&#8217;s laundry. Help with homework, organize play spaces, pack gear, and research camps and activities. <\/p>\n<p>Transportation <\/p>\n<p>Drive kids safely to and from local Dallas\/Ft. Worth schools, sports, and activities. <\/p>\n<p>The Daily Reset <\/p>\n<p>Wash dishes, wipe down kitchen counters, clear clutter, and straighten up common areas. <\/p>\n<p>Home Organization &#038; Vendor Management <\/p>\n<p>Keep pantries and closets organized, track inventory, restock supplies, and meet service technicians. <\/p>\n<p>Meal Prep &#038; Groceries <\/p>\n<p>Build grocery lists, shop locally, prep ingredients (wash, chop, etc.). Some candidates will also plan, shop for, and cook family dinners. <\/p>\n<p>Errands &#038; Deliveries <\/p>\n<p>Pick up dry cleaning, manage returns, sort mail, unpack packages, break down boxes, and schedule car maintenance. <\/p>\n<p>Pet Care <\/p>\n<p>Feed pets, walk dogs, and drive them to\/from grooming appointments. <\/p>\n<p>Regular Walkthroughs <\/p>\n<p>Replace tissues, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. Note any repairs or items that need to be replaced (light bulbs, etc.). Maintain inventory of groceries, supplies, pet food, etc., and reorder\/restock. <\/p>\n<p>Light Housekeeping &#038; Daily Maintenance <\/p>\n<p>Take out trash and recycling, sweep or vacuum high-traffic floors, water house plants, and wash family laundry. <\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ALqFGY5R71o?si=WjKmAlTkf6j-XWpv\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Pricing<\/h2>\n<p>Mom&#8217;s Best Friend fees are transparent and worth every moment of time saved! Like you, we won&#8217;t compromise, and because of that, the majority of our business comes from returning Dallas \/ Ft. Worth families and word-of-mouth referrals. <\/p>\n<h3>Search Fee:<\/h3>\n<p>A $300 search fee will be charged when we present you with candidates for your consideration, and you will also receive a membership to our sitter services.<\/p>\n<h3>Family Assistant Pay:<\/h3>\n<p>Live-out Dallas \/ Ft. Worth Family Assistants are typically $35+\/hour + employer portion of payroll taxes (depending on hours, location, duties, and job requirements). Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days are also standard, as well as mileage reimbursement (for on-the-job transportation), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/dallas\/taxes-and-payroll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">legal pay<\/span><\/a>, and guaranteed hours. <\/p>\n<p>12% <\/p>\n<p>Full-Time or Part-Time Family Assistants <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Replacement Period: 120 days | <\/em><em>Extended 60-Day Replacement Option \u2013 $700.00<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Also available per long-term nanny client&#8217;s request: Credit check or 5-panel drug\/health screening($225)<\/p>\n<h2>Our Screening Process<\/h2>\n<p>The Dallas \/ Ft. Worth Family Assistants we place are experienced, highly adaptable private-service professionals who have incorporated household management into their daily childcare routines. Because of this, candidate profiles may highlight caregiving experience, but every individual we present has been thoroughly vetted, holds outstanding references, and has explicitly reviewed and agreed to the full scope of your job description. We find that candidates are best evaluated in 1\u20132 trial days to give you a clear, hands-on look at how a candidate operates inside your home. All candidates complete our intensive screening process. <\/p>\n<p>Detailed application <\/p>\n<p>Verification of Social Security Number as well as another form of legal identification <\/p>\n<p>Have at least 3 in-home experiences and\/or 3 years of related experience <\/p>\n<p>Screening interview <\/p>\n<p>Related references\/employment verification checked <\/p>\n<p>Extensive criminal background investigation <\/p>\n<p>Social media screening <\/p>\n<p>Motor vehicle records check <\/p>\n<p>Highest level of education verified <\/p>\n<p>CPR and First Aid certification <\/p>\n<h2>Search Process<\/h2>\n<p>Consultation <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/mbfinfo\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Schedule a call<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to discuss your specific needs or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/dallas\/start-a-family-application\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">complete a short profile<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to get more information. <\/p>\n<p>Starting a Search <\/p>\n<p>We will create a job description, collect the client agreement and search fee, and begin the search. <\/p>\n<p>Interviews <\/p>\n<p>We will begin submitting (or recruiting) skilled, pre-screened candidates to interview. We recommend bringing one or two of the candidates back for \u201ctrial time\u201d to observe them in action as part of a working interview. <\/p>\n<p>Hiring <\/p>\n<p>After you have found your perfect match, we will draft an employment agreement to create your offer, detailing the specific duties, compensation, and terms of employment. The placement fee is due on or before their start date. <\/p>\n<p>Ongoing Support <\/p>\n<p>We are available for support, coaching, industry standards, and recommendations. <\/p>\n<h2>Happy Customers<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find Dallas \/ Ft. Worth Family Assistants Managing a busy household takes serious coordination. Mom\u2019s Best Friend connects local families with reliable Dallas \/ Ft. Worth Family Assistant professionals who keep your home running like clockwork. Our candidates help with everything from daily errands to scheduling to home organization. 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