Personal Assistant / Companion
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and engaging Personal Assistant/Companion to support an independent female client with mental health conditions, including severe anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. The role provides companionship, practical assistance, and encouragement with daily activities while helping the client maintain her independence. The position is part-time, approximately 12 hours per week, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate is patient, organized, self-motivated, physically active, and comfortable encouraging the client to take part in community activities and outings.
Requirements
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions, including severe anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
- Compassionate, dependable, patient, and trustworthy.
- Self-directed and able to complete tasks independently without constant supervision.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with technology.
- Enjoy working with animals and be comfortable providing pet care.
- Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.
- Willingness to transport the client using a personal vehicle.
- Able to engage during both active outings and quieter periods at home.
- Able to walk up to 4 miles with the client.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support.
- Participate alongside the client in crafting projects, community outings, and recreational activities.
- Accompany the client on outings, including beach visits, dining, shopping, pedicures, and other social activities.
- Encourage and support the client in leaving home when anxiety presents a barrier.
- Assist with scheduling medical appointments and managing healthcare paperwork.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Support healthy meal planning and preparation.
- Assist with grocery shopping and errands.
- Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, kitchen cleaning, dishwashing, and general organization.
- Assist with light gardening tasks.
- Maintain household organization and respect established systems for where items are placed.
- Help care for the client's small dog, including feeding, daily care, medication administration, and walks.
- Walk up to 4 miles with the client.
- Accompany the client to the gym and participate in an active lifestyle when appropriate.
- Transport the client using a personal vehicle and occasionally accompany her when she chooses to drive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
