Private Home Assistant: Organized & Trustworthy Driver

Workstream; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Seniors Helping Seniors is looking for a dependable and experienced personal assistant in Chicago, IL. This part-time role involves providing day-to-day personal assistance, including driving to appointments, managing schedules, and conducting shopping errands.

The ideal candidate should be honest, trustworthy, and well-organized with previous experience in a similar role. A clean driver's license and good communication skills are essential. It offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in someone's daily life.

Qualifications

• Experience in a household or personal assistant role is highly desirable.
• Holds a full, clean driver's license and is a confident driver.
• Good communication skills and caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Transporting to and from appointments and errands.
• Managing appointments and day-to-day scheduling.
• Conducting grocery and household shopping.
• Ensuring household bills are paid on time.
• Performing light cleaning tasks and cooking as needed.

Skills

Driving & Errands

Organization & Scheduling

Shopping

Bill payment

Light housework & Cooking

Job description

We are seeking a dependable, experienced, and personable individual to provide day-to-day personal assistance in the home. This is a part-time role of approximately 20 hours per week, suited to someone who takes genuine pride in their work and understands the importance of discretion, consistency, and care when working in a private

household. The role is varied and hands-on, and would suit someone practical, self-motivated, and who enjoys making a real difference to someone's

daily life.

Key responsibilities

Driving & Errands

Transporting to and from appointments, collecting prescriptions, dry cleaning, and other items; carrying out a range of household errands as required, both locally and further afield.

Organization & Scheduling

Managing appointments, correspondence, and day-to-day scheduling; keeping paperwork and records in good order; anticipating needs and planning ahead to ensure nothing is overlooked.

Shopping

Carrying out grocery and household shopping, whether in-store or online; ensuring the home is consistently well-stocked and that purchases are made thoughtfully and within budget.

Bill payment & household admin

Ensuring household bills and utilities are paid on time; tracking expenses; liaising with service providers

as required, managing correspondence and flagging anything that needs attention.

Light housework & Cooking (is a plus)

The ideal candidate is:

Honest, trustworthy, and respectful of privacy, essential when working in someone's home.

Experienced, calm, and capable of managing a varied workload with confidence

Well-organized, thorough, and able to work independently without close supervision

Holds a full, clean driver's license and is a confident, responsible driver

Comfortable managing financial tasks such as bill payment and household budgeting

Warm and personable, with good communication and a caring nature

Previous experience in a similar household or personal assistant role is highly desirable

We give seniors the gift of independence through heartfelt companionship and daily in-home help. Through our proprietary process, we match seniors with mature, active caregivers who have a passion for serving others and building lasting friendships. These connections share a mutual interest in hobbies, activities and much more.
The Seniors Helping Seniors® mission is based on two simple ideas:
Seniors can help each other age more happily and gracefully.
Seniors who provide help, and those who receive it, benefit equally.
Growing older presents certain challenges. Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services has an experienced team of professionals, dedicated to helping seniors navigate these years with confidence and dignity.
We’re By Your Side To Provide:
Reliable support and resources for seniors who wish to stay in their own homes.
In-home care, companionship, and assistance from active seniors who enjoy helping others.
Reasonable hourly rates for seniors who want care and companionship.
Competitive hourly wages for caregiverslooking to provide these services.
Through our one-of-a-kind, empathetic model, we deliver seniors – and their families – peace of mind and valuable assistance. Experience the Seniors Helping Seniors® difference today!