Personal Assistant - Seniors At Home (Part-time)

Pay Range : $35 - $40/hour (depending on experience)

Employment Type : Part-time with no benefits

Shift & Schedule :

• Position is in-person and requires flexibility to accommodate changing schedules
• Shifts are on an as-needed basis and may be non-standard
• Must have a minimum availability of 3 weekdays, during regular business hours

Position Summary : 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.


What are the qualifications?

• 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
• Education: Higher education preferred
• 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

What will I be doing?

• 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.

Why Work at Seniors At Home? Be part of a team that makes positive differences in the lives of thousands of individuals and families that we serve each year. Be part of a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich history.

Agency Overview: Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.