Personal Home Assistant

Seniors Helping Seniors
  • Chicago, Illinois
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dependable, experienced, and personable individual to provide day-to-day personal assistance in the home. This is a part-time role of approximately 20 hours per week, suited to someone who takes genuine pride in their work and understands the importance of discretion, consistency, and care when working in a private

    household. The role is varied and hands-on, and would suit someone practical, self-motivated, and who enjoys making a real difference to someone's

    daily life.


    Key responsibilities


    Driving & Errands

    Transporting to and from appointments, collecting prescriptions, dry cleaning, and other items; carrying out a range of household errands as required, both locally and further afield.


    Organization & Scheduling

    Managing appointments, correspondence, and day-to-day scheduling; keeping paperwork and records in good order; anticipating needs and planning ahead to ensure nothing is overlooked.


    Shopping

    Carrying out grocery and household shopping, whether in-store or online; ensuring the home is consistently well-stocked and that purchases are made thoughtfully and within budget.


    Bill payment & household admin

    Ensuring household bills and utilities are paid on time; tracking expenses; liaising with service providers

    as required, managing correspondence and flagging anything that needs attention.


    Light housework & Cooking (is a plus)


    The ideal candidate is:

    Honest, trustworthy, and respectful of privacy, essential when working in someone's home.

    Experienced, calm, and capable of managing a varied workload with confidence

    Well-organized, thorough, and able to work independently without close supervision

    Holds a full, clean driver's license and is a confident, responsible driver

    Comfortable managing financial tasks such as bill payment and household budgeting

    Warm and personable, with good communication and a caring nature

    Previous experience in a similar household or personal assistant role is highly desirable

     

    Work schedule

    • Day shift

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois

    Skills

    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Dry Cleaningunmatched
    • Expense Trackingunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Mail Processingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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