Personal Assistant

About the Role

The Personal Assistant will provide comprehensive support to ensure the well-being and comfort of the client. This role involves assisting with daily activities, managing household tasks, and providing companionship. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, reliable, and capable of handling various responsibilities to enhance the client's quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Run errands, such as grocery shopping and picking up prescriptions, and provide transportation to various appointments and social activities.
• Manage schedules, organize appointments, and assist with correspondence and communication.
• Assist with household operations, including coordinating with service providers, managing household supplies, and ensuring the home is well-maintained.
• Assist with personal care tasks as needed, such as dressing and grooming.
• Perform household tasks including cooking, cleaning, shopping, and laundry.
• Help with mobility and physical therapy exercises as needed.
• Provide companionship, including social interaction and conversation.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the client at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of proven experience as a personal care assistant or similar role is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent; additional training or certification in caregiving preferred.
• Valid CA Driver’s License.
• Licensed and bonded a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of caregiving best practices and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Pay

$30.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits

SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website.