Personal Assistant - Seniors At Home (Part-time)

Jewish Family and Children's Services•San Francisco, CA

4d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Personal Assistants provide compassionate support and comprehensive services to empower older adults to lead safe, healthy, and independent lives. Personal Assistants focus on enhancing quality of life without engaging in personal care. This is a concierge-level personal assistant role focused on lifestyle management, scheduling, coordination, errands, and day-to-day support. It is not a traditional caregiver, home health aide, or certified nursing assistant position involving personal care or medical responsibilities.

Requirements

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The company does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Organizational Skills: Ability to manage household calendars, coordinate appointments, and handle various tasks efficiently
Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills tailored for interactions within a home environment. Demonstrated empathy and patience in providing support to older adults
Domestic Proficiency: Familiarity with household procedures, managing household needs, pet care, and coordinating activities
Technology Proficiency: Comfort and proficiency with household technology, online orders, and electronic calendar management
Discretion and Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPPA compliance
Adaptability: Flexibility to handle unexpected changes and adapt to the dynamic needs of the household and capability to meet challenges that arise
Excellent Customer Service: Strong customer service skills for positive interactions with family members and household staff
Dementia Care Experience: Direct work with older adults who have a cognitive impairment and their family members
Driver's License and Vehicle: Ability to drive clients, either in your vehicle or theirs, with a valid driver’s license for at least 2 years, no major citations in the last 3 years, and current vehicle insurance covering the required minimum limits; Must have a presentable and appropriate vehicle to accommodate walkers

Nice To Haves

Higher education preferred

Responsibilities

Aid in creating, scheduling, and maintaining a calendar of social engagements, medical appointments, and leisure activities while simultaneously engaging client to participate to the best of their abilities
Assist with various tasks that include but are not limited to: household tasks, managing online orders, pet care, home organization, downsizing, managing mail, drive or accompany clients to appointments or errands, research, and communication with household staff, maintenance workers, and family members.
Conduct basic troubleshooting of household technology and appliances such as Wi-Fi, alarm systems, safety devices, computers, and printers.