Job Details

Personal Assistant - Seniors at Home (Part‑time)

Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties

Pay Range: $35 – $40 per hour

Employment Type: Part‑time (no benefits)

Shift and Schedule: Position requires flexibility to accommodate changing schedules; shifts are on an as‑needed basis and may be non‑standard.

Position Summary: Personal Assistants provide compassionate support and comprehensive services to empower older adults to lead safe, healthy, and independent lives. They focus on enhancing quality of life without engaging in personal care.

Qualifications

• Organizational skills: manage household calendars, coordinate appointments, and handle various tasks efficiently.
• Communication skills: strong interpersonal and communication abilities tailored for interactions within a home environment; demonstrated empathy and patience.
• Domestic proficiency: familiarity with household procedures, managing household needs, pet care, and coordinating activities.
• Technology proficiency: comfort and proficiency with household technology, online orders, and electronic calendar management.
• Discretion and confidentiality: maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Adaptability: handle unexpected changes and adapt to dynamic household needs.
• Excellent customer service: positive interactions with family members and household staff.
• Dementia care experience: direct work with older adults who have cognitive impairments and their families.
• Driver's license and vehicle: valid license for at least 2 years, no major citations in the last 3 years, and current vehicle insurance covering required limits.

Responsibilities

• Aid in creating, scheduling, and maintaining a calendar of social engagements, medical appointments, and leisure activities while engaging the client to the best of their abilities.
• Assist with household tasks, managing online orders, pet care, home organization, downsizing, mail management, driving or accompanying clients to appointments or errands, research, and communication with household staff, maintenance workers, and family members.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting of household technology and appliances such as Wi‑Fi, alarm systems, safety devices, computers, and printers.

Why Work at Seniors At Home?

Be part of a team that makes positive differences in the lives of thousands of individuals and families each year. Join a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich history.

Agency Overview

Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world‑class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.