Home Aide and Personal Assistant - EffectiveHiring : Job Details

Seeking a compassionate, reliable home aide to assist a woman, who is living with cardiomyopathy and a neurological movement disorder. These conditions cause fatigue, mobility and balance issues, and frequent panic attacks. The ideal candidate will help maintain a safe, calm home environment and support her in daily living activities, light household management, and occasional errands or outings, Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with light daily tasks: light housekeeping, preparing breakfast and coffee, feeding pets, receiving packages.
• Help with personal care as needed: minor assistance with hair, makeup, and dressing (bathing and toileting are done independently).
• Ensure safety and mobility in the home (cane, walker use indoors; wheelchair use outside).
• Support with planning and ordering dinners each evening.
• Assist with managing doctor appointments, prescriptions, and medical records.
• Help review and organize medical and household bills.
• Handle errands: groceries, dry cleaning, pharmacy runs, etc.
• Drive to and from medical appointments and occasional local events to provide mobility support.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar caregiving or personal assistant role.
• Fluent in English.
• Safe driver with a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Comfortable using a computer (email, ordering online, basic record keeping).

Personal Qualities

• Kind, patient, and emotionally supportive.

• Observant and safety-conscious.
• Strong communicator and active listener.
• Able to anticipate needs and take initiative.
• Quick to learn routines, preferences, and household systems.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 professional references.
• Background check required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Prior relevant experience required.

Compensation starting at $22.00 per hour Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm and occasional weekends