About this role
Overview
A family in Hillsborough/SF is seeking two Medical/Personal assistants to add to a team of ROTA PA/Companions for the family. This position supports a senior couple with both personal and medical assistance. They are hiring for the day shift that is scheduled from 8am-8:30pm. It is a 12.5 hour shift, with seven shifts in a two week period. You would be required to work every other weekend. This is a live-out position. Family prefers candidates already living locally in the SF/Bay Area but willing to reloc The family is not looking to relocate anyone at this time. This role is hiring immediately.
Responsibilities
The estate is managed through Google Suite, so the candidate must be tech-savvy! There will be a trial day focused on tech-related knowledge of email using Gmail, Google Workspace, and Google Calendar. The primary responsibilities will include:
Medical Assisting
- Manage contact information and liaise with family physicians
- Schedule medical appointments
- Manage the storage and organization of medical records via Google Suite
- Attend all medical appointments with senior family members and take notes
- Request medication refills and pick up medication from the pharmacy
- Manage the storage, organization, and distribution of daily medications
- Vital sign monitoring and colostomy bag management
- Dementia diagnosis
- Escort senior members of the family on daily social outings and to run errands
- Daily driving around the Bay Area required, 400+ miles per month. Use of family car when available. If a personal car is used, mileage reimbursement is provided.
- Personal shopping assistance
- Tech support and troubleshooting within the home and personal devices
- Online research assistant
- Calendar management: Google Workspace
- Daily feeding and walking of large family dog
- Event preparation and table service assistance
- Passport; candidate must obtain passport within 30 days of employment. The estate will reimburse the employee all associated fees for this expedited service.
- Travel with family domestically and internationally for up to 14 days per calendar year. Private room or lodging provided.
- Keep senior family members' bedrooms/bathrooms tidy and organized
- Prepare a light lunch, snacks, and drink service throughout the day
- Formal table service
- Assist domestic staff with meal prep, kitchen clean-up, and laundry service as needed
Qualifications
- A medical or nursing background is required
- The ability to travel as there will be occasional overnight trips with the family, and also travel internationally for up to 3 weeks per year (you will have a private room or lodging provided)
- The family has a large dog, so the candidate must be okay working with a dog in the home- this will include helping with feedings, walks, and whatever additional help the team may need
- Should already be local and living in the Bay Area
- Seeking longevity in a role
Requirements
- Current and active LVN or RN license
- Legal to work in the US
- Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and your own vehicle for daily use on the job
- Tech-savvy is a must
- Administrative knowledge base: Monday.com & Google Workspace
- Prior experience as a companion for an elderly person or home health aide
- Ok working with a large dog in the home
- Passport Ready, not expiring within six months
- Patient, kind and caring with a strong hospitality mindset
- Ability to navigate direct feedback and firm direction
- Organizational skills
- Working vehicle for daily use on the job
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Read and write English fluently
- Comfortable with a formal work environment in a fully staffed estate
Schedule:
- Day shift: 8:00am - 8:30pm
- Twelve and a half hour shifts
- Seven shifts per two-week pay period
- Working every other weekend is required
- Twelve recognized holidays. Six working holidays per calendar year.
- Annual domestic and/or international travel required for up to 14 consecutive days per year
Salary and Benefits
The family offers a competitive salary and a complete benefits package, including:
- Two weeks of paid time off
- Twelve recognized holidays. Six working holidays per calendar year.
- Platinum PPO health insurance (Premium fully paid by employer)
- 401(k) with a 10% dollar-for-dollar base salary match
- Annual performance-based bonus
Other facts
About British American Household Staffing
British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. We offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of client’s staff needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates of the highest caliber. Our ambition is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction.
We provide experienced, qualified and formally trained household staff, including Nannies, Governesses, Butlers, Baby Nurses, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Household/Estate Managers and Chauffeurs for households of all sizes. We have offices based in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.
What you'll do
- The role involves providing both medical and personal assistance to a senior couple, including managing medical appointments and daily errands. Candidates will also be responsible for tech support and assisting with the care of a large family dog.
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