Personal Care Assistant

Overview

Personal Care Assistant – $18/hr

We are seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support a client, a warm and easygoing individual living independently with her 14-year-old husky. This role is ideal for someone compassionate, active, and dependable who shares our core values of respect, kindness, empathy, community, and care.

• Lives alone on the main level of a clean, lived-in home (no bug infestations).
• Has a friendly 14-year-old husky, so you must be comfortable around dogs.
• Mobility is generally good, but she walks slowly and may get dizzy; she sometimes holds onto furniture or walls when walking.
• History of low blood pressure and prior fainting, so she is considered a fall risk and needs calm, attentive monitoring.
• Has PTSD related to past experiences and attends therapy.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm

• Provide companionship and engagement: conversation, light activities, short walks as tolerated, and supportive presence.
• Transportation using your own vehicle to therapy appointments and errands (mileage or gas reimbursement can be discussed).
• Light housekeeping to maintain a safe, tidy environment (dishes, laundry, simple organizing).
• Errands such as grocery shopping, pharmacy runs, and basic household needs.
• Monitoring for dizziness, near falls, or changes in how she feels, and responding calmly and promptly.
• Occasional shower assistance and support with personal care as needed, always preserving dignity and privacy.
• Gentle support and reassurance on difficult PTSD days, respecting boundaries and following her preferences.

Client does not want to sit around all day; she is looking for someone who is active, enjoys moving, and can help her stay engaged at a safe pace. The position is generally low stress and “easier” physically (no heavy lifting), but requires alertness, reliability, and emotional maturity.

• Respect:
  Honor independence, choices, routines, and privacy at all times.
• Kindness:
  Speak gently, use patience, and show genuine care in every interaction.
• Empathy:
  Notice how she is feeling, emotionally and physically, and adjust your approach to meet her where she is.
• Community:
  Support her connection to appointments, neighbors, family, and meaningful activities.
• Care:
  Prioritize safety, comfort, and quality of life in every decision you make on the job.

• Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver’s license for transportation to appointments and errands.
• Comfortable with a senior dog in the home.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Prior caregiving or companion experience is preferred but not required; the right attitude and alignment with our values are essential.

Compensation: $18 per hour.