Overview
Seeking a team of compassionate and detail-oriented caretakers/personal assistants to work with a client who has MS and uses a wheelchair/scooter. The couple will be in town from September 22nd until November 1st. This is a part-time position, offering 25 hours per week, with a focus on ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the home and assisting with personal care needs. The shift still OPEN is Saturday and Sunday 9:30am-4pm. The role requires someone proactive, reliable, and highly organized to provide support with both personal assistance and home management.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
- Arrange and manage reservations for services such as transportation, health-care, and leisure activities
- Run errands and assist with miscellaneous projects
- Research and shop for gifts for family members and friends, as well as other personal items
- Restock essential products in various areas of the home
- Provide light housekeeping, including laundry and organizing
- Assist with packing and unpacking as needed, ensuring that the client's personal needs are met
- Provide assistance with mobility, dressing, and other basic care needs
- Support with daily tasks to promote comfort, safety, and independence
- Assist with managing medical supplies and appointments
Qualifications
Requirements
Requirements:
- Must be available for part-time work (25 hours per week)
- Must be local to Manhattan
- At least 2 years of experience as a personal assistant or in a similar caretaker role
- Comfortable assisting a client with mobility challenges (wheelchair-bound) and managing MS-related care needs
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
- A compassionate, patient, and proactive approach to care and support
Salary and Benefits
- DOE and ranges from $60-$70 per hr
- Metro-Cardeach week, 1 sick day and OT for Columbus day