Senior Care Personal Care Assistant | Shadyside

East Wind Nannies•Shadyside, PA

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pittsburgh's leading nanny agency, East Wind Nannies, is a FREE to nannies service and networking platform, placing our exceptional and qualified nannies with professional families—ensuring that both our nannies and families receive top-notch quality in childcare. We are excited to match YOU with your dream family-- take a look below at this position, and let us know if you’re interested! This exceptional couple has been married for nearly 40 years, they've intentionally built a wonderful team around them, and now they're looking for one more exceptional caregiver to join. One member of that team has happily been with them for nearly five years, which probably tells you everything you need to know about how people are treated here. You'll partner with an accomplished university leader who continues to work, travel, cook, and stay actively involved in the things he loves. Because a neuromuscular condition has limited his mobility, you'll help with routines, dressing, showering, transportation (a vehicle that is wheelchair-equipped is provided), exercise, meal preparation (the couple is pescatarian), and the everyday tasks that allow him to continue living life on his terms. You'll also pitch in around the home with laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, and whatever else helps the household run smoothly. You'll be joining an established caregiving team, so while your schedule will generally follow Wednesday through Sunday afternoons (2:00–7:00 p.m.), you’ll have flexibility to pick up additional daytime hours or the occasional overnight when needed. Most weeks won't total a full 40 hours, allowing for a schedule that offers both consistency and flexibility. Not a fan of Pittsburgh winters? Neither are they. Each year, they escape to their Florida condos (usually January/February) and would love for you to join them for those 8 weeks. They even bring in additional caregiving support while they're there, which means you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the beach, sunshine, your own personal condo set aside for caregivers, and a little Florida living yourself. Before you picture a highly medical role, don't. Their home has been thoughtfully designed with lifts, an elevator, and adaptive equipment that make daily routines surprisingly manageable. In fact, they've found that kindness, initiative, and common sense matter far more than a medical background. He has a fantastic sense of humor. She genuinely loves getting to know people. Together, they've created a home where caregivers are appreciated, trusted, and treated like valued teammates—not just employees. If you're simply looking for a paycheck, this probably isn't your job. But if you're the kind of person who naturally invests in people and believes caregiving is about relationships just as much as responsibilities, we think you'll absolutely thrive here. This family has a long history of caring well for the people who care for them.

Requirements

A kind heart.
A good sense of humor.
The ability to jump in without being asked.
The belief that caregiving is about people—not just tasks.
Dependable, punctual, adaptable, and organized.
Trustworthy, full of common sense, willing to learn.
Driver's license, vehicle, and a clean driving record.
Previous nanny experience for a minimum of 2 years.

Nice To Haves

A willingness to trade several Pittsburgh winter weeks for Florida sunshine.

Responsibilities

Help with routines, dressing, showering, transportation, exercise, and meal preparation.
Assist with everyday tasks that allow the client to continue living life on his terms.
Pitch in around the home with laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, and other household tasks.
Provide coverage for daytime and overnight shifts as needed.
Join the family for 8 weeks in their Florida condos during January/February.
Communicate and collaborate with the established caregiving team.