A lovely older active couple in their eighties, on the Upper East Side, NYC, is looking to hire a full-time live-out (Could also be part-time, for the right candidate) assistant/companion. The role would be helping the older couple, who are still very active, to maintain their NYC apartment and run errands, administrative tasks and companion care. The schedule would be 5 days a week from 11am-7pm, when in the city. The family is looking for someone who has prior Park Avenue or 5th Avenue private home experience. This position is looking to hire immediately.
Responsibilities:
Daily assistant/companion care responsibilities.
Running errands
Helping with grocery shopping and replenishing household supplies
Must be comfortable with both meal prep and cooking
Liaise with other staff - housekeeper and driver
Drive the couple around to appointments, events, dinners, errands, etc.
Accompanying couple to their doctor's appointments
Making sure everything is prepared for upcoming trips
Helping them to maneuver the right buttons on the iphone or TV remote and printing things
Requirements:
Must be legal to work in the US
Must be comfortable driving and have a clean and valid license
Fully vaccinated
Steady and calm demeanor
Ability to proactively anticipate and solve issues
Prior nursing or medical experience is a plus
Meal Prep and be able to cook
Prior Park Avenue or 5th Avenue private home experience, is a plus
Note: In East Hampton, the accommodations will be a private bedroom & full bath.
Salary and Benefits:
The family is open on a competitive salary starting at $55/hr. Benefits to include: