Personal Assistant - Seniors at Home (Part-time)

Jewish Family and Children’s Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Family and Children’s Services in San Francisco is seeking a Part-time Personal Assistant – Seniors at Home. The role focuses on lifestyle management, scheduling, coordination, errands and day-to-day support for older adults, without personal care responsibilities.

It is in-person and requires availability on at least three weekdays during regular business hours. The position is non-benefits, with a pay rate of $35–$40 per hour, and shifts may be non-standard and on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Organizational skills to manage calendars, appointments and tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for home environments.
• Familiarity with household procedures, errands, pet care and coordinating activities.
• Comfort with household technology and online orders; calendar management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Flexibility to handle changing schedules and non-standard shifts.
• Experience with dementia care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule and maintain a calendar of social engagements, medical appointments and leisure activities.
• Assist with tasks such as household chores, online orders, pet care, home organization and errands.
• Drive or accompany clients to appointments or errands and communicate with household staff and family members.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Domestic Proficiency

Technology Proficiency

Discretion & Confidentiality

Adaptability

Customer Service

Dementia Care Experience

Job description

Home » Personal Assistant – Seniors at Home (Part-time)

Personal Assistant – Seniors at Home (Part-time)

Pay Range: $35 – $40/hour (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Part-time with no benefits

Shift & Schedule:

Position is in-person and requires flexibility to accommodate changing schedules

Shifts are on an as-needed basis and may be non-standard

Must have a minimum availability of 3 weekdays, during regular business hours

Position Summary: Personal Assistants provide compassionate support and comprehensive services to empower older adults to lead safe, healthy, and independent lives. Personal Assistants focus on enhancing quality of life without engaging in personal care. This is a concierge-level personal assistant role focused on lifestyle management, scheduling, coordination, errands, and day-to-day support. It is not a traditional caregiver, home health aide, or certified nursing assistant position involving personal care or medical responsibilities.

What are the qualifications?

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The company does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Organizational Skills: Ability to manage household calendars, coordinate appointments, and handle various tasks efficiently

Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills tailored for interactions within a home environment. Demonstrated empathy and patience in providing support to older adults

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: Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPPA compliance

Adaptability: Flexibility to handle unexpected changes and adapt to the dynamic needs of the household and capability to meet challenges that arise

Excellent Customer Service: Strong customer service skills for positive interactions with family members and household staff

Dementia Care Experience: Direct work with older adults who have a cognitive impairment and their family members

Driver’s License and Vehicle: Ability to drive clients, either in your vehicle or theirs, with a valid driver’s license for at least 2 years, no major citations in the last 3 years, and current vehicle insurance covering the required minimum limits; Must have presentable and appropriate vehicle to accommodate walkers

What will I be doing?

• Aid in creating, scheduling, and maintaining a calendar of social engagements, medical appointments, and leisure activities while simultaneously engaging client to participate to the best of their abilities
• Assist with various tasks that include but are not limited to: household tasks, managing online orders, pet care, home organization, downsizing, managing mail, drive or accompany 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 that we serve each year. Be part of 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 , youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values , and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

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.