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Blue Sky Brokers is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support an individual with autism in Chesterfield, VA. This part-time role is approximately 10 hours per week with flexible scheduling.
Responsibilities include meal planning, food shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, reminders for medications and appointments, and gentle prompts to maintain routines. The ideal candidate is patient, respectful of boundaries, and adaptable to changing needs.
support with childcare responsibilities such as assisting with meal planning, preparing meals and organising food shopping.
Helping to maintain a clean, tidy and safe home through household cleaning and laundry.
Providing gentle prompts and encouragement to maintain personal hygiene routines.
Supporting the organisation of daily activities, routines and appointments where needed.
Breaking tasks down into smaller, manageable steps to reduce feelings of overwhelm.
Encouraging independence and supporting the individual to complete tasks they are able to manage themselves.
Providing practical support on days when pain, fatigue, memory difficulties or anxiety make everyday tasks more challenging. Support with making appointments (e.g. minor house repairs) and liaising with trades people when carrying out jobs at the house.
Support with making GP appointments and communicating with medical professionals.
Support with ensuring medications are taken regularly and prescriptions ordered on time.
The ideal Personal Assistant will be:Patient, kind, compassionate and have and understanding of autism.Reliable, trustworthy and respectful of personal boundaries.Organised, flexible and able to adapt to changing needs.Encouraging and supportive, with a person-centred approach.Comfortable providing practical help around the home.Able to communicate clearly and offer gentle prompts without being overbearing.Respectful of confidentiality, dignity and individual choice.
To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)