What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Caregiver / Family Assistant / Household Manager position at Nanny Poppins Agency?
Location: Weston, MA
Compensation: $40–$50/hour
Commitment Level: Full-Time, Live-Out, Long-Term
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Position Overview
Family Assistant needed for our 95yr old father including household management.
Benefits
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week
- Paid weekly through payroll
- Paid sick time in accordance with Massachusetts law
Responsibilities
Care & Support (50%)
- Assist with daily routine: meals, hydration, supplements, exercise and driving / outings.
- Provide physical support: mobility assistance as needed (walker & cane), caution around stairs and obstacles, encourage mindful movement.
- Support participation in home-based physical therapy and training.
- Foster engagement through photos, phone calls, iPad games, internet, family & friends.
- Encourage independence while ensuring safety and well-being.
- Write notes, record on our daily form, follow routine.
- Tech savvy re: email, word docs, navigating internet, etc.
Household & Family Assistance (50%)
- Light housekeeping tasks related to family support, including dishes, laundry, and general tidying.
- Organize and restock supplies.
- Grocery shopping and errands.
- Assist with all aspects of scheduling.
- Plan and organize outings.
- Supervise chef and host dinner parties.
- Shop and providing creative ideas for gift giving and household décor.
- Manage occasional household repairs / vendors.
- Support household routines as needed while prioritizing direct care.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in caregiving, in-home care preferred.
- Personal assistant experience capable of navigating well in any situation.
- Strong negotiating skills and the ability to lead. Memory care experience.
- Compassionate, patient and adaptable to evolving needs.
- Grounded, confident and thorough.
- Comfortable with hands-on caregiving, including physical assistance.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Organized, methodical and pro-active.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the family and other caregivers.
- Reliable, punctual and able to commit to a long-term role.
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Comfortable working in a home with video cameras
- Sign a non-disclosure contract providing privacy for the family
- Reliable transportation
- Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references
Salary : $40 - $50