Personal Assistant

Compass Independent Living; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Compass Independent Living is seeking reliable, motivated, and supportive people to join and build up their team in Verwood. This is a non-medical, enablement-focused role supporting independence, choice, and everyday life at home and in the community.

You will provide practical and social support, including personal care, household tasks, shopping, social activities, light admin, and pet care for a wheelchair user with cerebral palsy. A calm, practical approach and good humour are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and daily living tasks.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (showering, dressing, grooming).
• Assist with household tasks and meal prep.
• Run errands and shopping support.
• Support social activities and community outings.
• Pet care for small dogs; light admin support when needed.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Autonomy

Flexible

Job description

• A 35-year-old wheelchair user living with cerebral palsy is looking for reliable, motivated, and supportive people to join and build up their team in Verwood.
• This is a non - medical, enablement - focused role supporting independence, choice, and everyday life at home and in the community.
• They run their own business and wish to live an active, organised life that balances work, social time, and self-care. Maintaining energy, boundaries and independence is key, and having the right support helps make that possible.
• Days may include a mix of home-based work, social plans, and appointments sometimes busy, sometimes quiet as life sometimes is.
• A calm, practical approach and an appreciation of a good sense of humour go a long way here.
• The aim is to work alongside someone who values communication, autonomy, and mutual respect

Main Duties: You'll provide practical and social support, that may include:

• Personal care (showering, dressing, hair and styling)
• Household tasks and meal preparation
• Shopping and errands
• Social activities: Support meeting friends, attending events, swimming, walks, or appointments
• Pet care (small older dogs)
• Light admin or organisational support when needed