PERSONAL ASSISTANT FOR CLIENT IN HOME
Position: Personal Assistant for High-Functioning Individual with Early-Onset Dementia
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Schedule: Part-time, flexible hours with a planned transition to full-time employment.
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
About the Role
A high-functioning individual with early-onset dementia is seeking a smart, detail-oriented, and proactive Personal Assistant to help provide support while overseeing household organization, scheduling, meal coordination, and daily life management.
The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, has a good sense of humor and enjoys being in a household environment, providing support for an interesting and active individual and family. A strong candidate is highly organized, and capable of taking ownership of responsibilities while working independently. This role requires someone who is a self-starter, able to multitask effectively, follow direction when provided, and proactively identify and address needs without constant supervision.
The Personal Assistant will work closely with the client and care managers to help ensure consistency,organization, and smooth day-to-day operations. This position will begin on a part-time basis and is expected to transition to full-time employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide scaffolding for client throughout the day to ensure meals, routines, appointments, activities, etc are successful, providing reminders and support as needed.
- Oversee daily household needs, including light housework
- Oversee household scheduling and coordination in collaboration with care managers.
- Track and maintain household calendars, including appointments, social engagements, service visits, and personal commitments; communicating with others effectively.
- Coordinate vendor visits and household services, ensuring schedules align with the client's routine and availability; maintain record of household services.
- Assist with meal planning and coordinate grocery ordering and household supply deliveries.
- Provide light technical assistance with computers, phones, printers, televisions, and smart-home
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Household Manager, or similar role.
- Experience working with individuals and families living with dementia; experience with early-onset dementia strongly preferred.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of responsibilities and follow tasks through to completion.
- Ability to work independently, identify needs while also taking direction and implementing feedback.
- Tech proficiency, including Mac computers, iPhones, Microsoft Outlook, Google Drive, printers, and common productivity applications.
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to run occasional errands.
Work Environment
Private residence in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Collaborative relationship with the client and care managers.
Flexible schedule based on the client's needs and household priorities.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping an individual maintain independence and quality of life.
To Apply
Please submit a short cover letter describing your relevant experience, availability, and examples of how
you have managed household, administrative, or personal-assistance responsibilities. Please include any
experience working with individuals living with dementia or cognitive impairment.
Professional references are required.
- devices.
- Monitor household inventory and proactively arrange for supplies and household necessities.
- Coordinate routine maintenance and service appointments for the home.
- Anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and take initiative to resolve them before they become problems.
- Run occasional errands as needed.
- Communicate regularly with care managers regarding updates, concerns, and completed tasks.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
