Caregiver/Personal Assistant

I am a physically disabled woman in my 30s who utilizes a power wheelchair located in the Nokomis/Venice Florida area. I am looking to hire a Personal Assistant/PCA to help with my daily living activities (ADLs) and other general administrative/household management tasks.

The assistance you will provide will include physical help with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, daily grooming (including assistance with hairstyling, nail painting and manicuring, and makeup application), light meal preparation, and light housekeeping, including regular assistance with laundry. You will also need to help me get into or out of bed, depending on your work shifts.

Please note that no prior experience with any elements of the job is required, but a willingness to learn and adapt is essential.

Another aspect of this job is assisting with administrative-related tasks to help facilitate time management, organization, and overall household management. These tasks may include scheduling meetings, Driving and accompanying me to medical and other appointments, running errands, making phone calls, handling mail and packages, and organizing files and materials.

Please note that tasks may vary daily depending on my physical and organizational needs. The tasks outlined in this job description do not constitute a complete or exhaustive list of every required activity or type of assistance.

Successful applicants will:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a strong English speaker (fluent or near fluent proficiency is required)
• Be physically strong/willing and able to help with physical and/or deeply personal tasks, including transferring an adult female with the help of a Hoyer lift, dressing and/or bathing, and assisting with other personal needs related to ADLs.
• Have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Be reliable, punctual, and able to communicate needs and concerns professionally.
• Have reliable transportation (required) and a driver's license (Strongly preferred).
• Be eligible to work in the United States for any employer
• Be comfortable around Individuals with disabilities
• Have an interest in beauty and fashion (preferred)
• Be compassionate and willing to pitch in and assist wherever needed

Schedule: I am currently looking to hire someone for from approximately 10 AM to 10 PM with the possibility of additional hours shifts are needed

Hours are somewhat flexible but must fall roughly within this timeframe. Please note your schedule preferences and availability in your application.

***NOTE: Due to the nature of the assistance required, this is not a remote position, and candidates looking for a virtual or remote opportunity will not be considered. To take this position, you must be located in Sarasota/Venice/Nokomis, Florida or the surrounding areas and willing/able to work at a physical location outside your home.***

***Previous experience as a personal assistant/ caregiver is NOT REQUIRED.***

***Female applicants are STRONGLY PREFERRED due to the personal nature of this position.***

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a short explanation of your interest in the position and/or why you feel you would be a good fit for this role, along with your schedule and availability to participate in a short 15 to 20-minute video interview over the next few days. Additionally, please indicate in your application which shifts you prefer and whether you have any additional availability to serve as a backup should other PCAs call out from their shifts.

Work Remotely: No. This position requires you to commute to a physical location, and a remote work option is unavailable. Requests to work remotely cannot be considered due to the physical nature of this job.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work on Sundays from Approximately 10 AM to 10 PM?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Nokomis, FL 34275 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nokomis, FL 34275: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21