I am a woman with a physical disability currently looking for personal assistant of the same gender to help me with a variety of tasks. I need help with daily activities such as: dressing, showering, preparing meals, running errands, laundry, organizing, clerical tasks, pet care (see below), and light housekeeping. I have a variety of professional, volunteer, and recreational events that I attend and my assistant will be asked to accompany me to these activities on occasion. Applicants must be able and willing to drive my wheelchair accessible minivan into the city and surrounding suburbs and must possess a valid driver's license. Punctuality and reliability are extremely important! This job requires no heavy lifting. Nursing experience is not required. I need help 10 to 15 hours a week a between the hours of 6:00PM to 8:30 PM on weekdays. I also need help on Sunday mornings, and occasionally on Saturday mornings. End time and or start time may vary slightly depending on the activities I am doing. It would be ideal to work with somebody with a flexible schedule. I will give advanced notice of schedule changes. I am an upbeat and happy person and I’m looking for an individual with similar attributes for this position.
The position pays $20 per hour with a $50 minimum per visit, paid every two weeks.
The ideal applicant will have the following qualifications
Be non-smoker
comfortable assisting with tasks of daily living
Have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record and be comfortable driving my minivan into the city as well as the suburbs frequently.
Speak proficient English
Comfortable assisting me with pet care. (including cleaning the litter box, picking up dog waste.) I have a cat, a fish tank a working service dog, and my retired service dog living with me, So, to all my fellow animal lovers out there this would be a great job for you!
Availability to accompany me on occasional out-of-town travel. All travel expenses will be paid for Including meals during out -of -town travel. I will also pay for your meals if we eat out while you’re working for me. The cost of recreational activities will also be paid for by me during your work
Must willing to provide both personal and professional references and be willing to accept a background check request.
Friendly, upbeat responsible, reliable, self-motivated and able to take directions well.
If you are interested in the position or if you have any questions please contact me (Janie). When contacting me please take a moment to tell me a little bit about yourself and why you feel you be a good fit for the position. I look forward to hearing from you!