Live-in Personal Assistant / Companion in Palm Beach, FL
Our client, based in Palm Beach, FL, is seeking an experienced, intelligent personal assistant to join a lovely senior Palm Beach resident in managing her home and traveling with her between Florida, Rhode Island, and Cape Cod throughout the year. The ideal candidate must be free to travel and be ok with a flexible schedule.
The position is 5-6 days a week with an average of 40 hours/week
Job Responsibilities:
Calendar Management – Coordinate and manage the calendar for appointments. Electronic and paper
Companionship & non-medical care – Engaging in exercise activities, gardening, suggest and attend events etc.
Driving and errands – Shop for groceries, supplies, medical visits, exercise appointments etc.
Food Prep – Basic cooking – Prepare healthy meals, snacks, and drinks.
Travel – Pack/unpack, settling into each home for the stay and departure (both Florida and Cape Cod).
Family activities such as decorating for the holidays, shopping, wrapping gifts, making reservations, coordinating with caterers, etc.
Housekeeping – if no daily housekeeper (FL and Cape Cod). Maintain the overall cleanliness of the house; light housekeeping tasks; coordinate with housekeeper for weekly cleaning
Technology – Assist with texts, calls, emails, Zoom, TV, streaming shows, etc. and troubleshoot when needed.
Safety – Respond to alert device. Assist with stairs and luggage etc.
Reporting – Provide accurate and timely documentation of care and issues
Interpersonal – Communicate effectively with Mrs., family members, healthcare providers, the property manager, and vendors such as caterers, dry cleaners, etc.
Coordinate or collaborate with office and household staff and vendors.
Adhere to Family Office policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Patience, empathy, a great sense of humor, and a genuine desire to help others
- Previous experience as a personal assistant or companion is required
- Intuitive and sensitive in knowing when to engage and when to provide privacy
- Focused on healthy eating and cooking and on exercise
- Positive outlook and personality
- Ability to be creative, witty, and engaging
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in English (speaking and writing). Good writing skills (email etc)
- Strong organizational skills; neat, efficient
- Ability to use TV devices, manage streaming services, and use apps on phone
- Ability to use GPS without distraction while driving
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to drive vehicle provided for use during work