Personal Assistant | Companion

Part-Time Personal Assistant | Companion in Newport Beach

• Schedule: 3 days/week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (24 hours guaranteed)

• Our client is flexible on which three days are scheduled.

• Compensation: $40–$50/hour | DOE

• Benefits: Travel Stipend (for mileage, gas, cleaning, etc.)

A kind and sophisticated part-time Personal Assistant is sought to support a lovely, well-traveled senior woman in her private home. The client enjoys a calm and quiet environment, values discretion, and appreciates those who take time to understand her preferences. This is a fantastic role for a seasoned private service professional who is organized, proactive, thoughtful, and patient.

Our client has early-stage Alzheimer’s and needs assistance tracking various details related to the management of her home and personal life. Her adult children live nearby and will be available to provide information and support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Support

• Drive the principal to appointments; drive or accompany her on local errands and outings

• Provide respectful support to help maintain dignity and independence

Home & Lifestyle Management

• Manage calendars, appointments, and social engagements

• Create and maintain seasonal home maintenance schedules (e.g., HVAC servicing, battery checks, etc.)

• Oversee vendors, household supplies, and groceries (including fresh food checks, refrigerator and pantry management, and organization)

• Light housekeeping tasks as needed (sanitizing kitchen countertops and frequently used utensils/small appliances, running the dishwasher, wiping the outdoor table, etc.)

• Assist with occasional light gardening or outdoor tidying (e.g., sweeping, color garden selection, watering plants)

• Manage laundry items that need to be cleaned on an occasional basis (jackets, sweaters); take items to the dry cleaners as needed

• No personal care or deep cleaning required (cleaners visit twice monthly)

• Holiday assistance (light holiday decorations set up and take down, Christmas cards)

• Assist with occasional light gardening or outdoor tidying (e.g., sweeping, color garden selection, watering plants)

Social & Errand Support

• Help with sending correspondence and gifting

• Schedule lunches and help with any preparation needed for upcoming events with family and friends

• Knowledge of local shops and retail is a plus (regular outings to the principal’s favorite spots)

Ideal Candidate

• Patient, sophisticated, well-spoken, and emotionally intelligent

• Calm, mature demeanor with a “no task too small” attitude

• Worldly, discreet, and service-oriented

Requirements

• Experience supporting senior principals

• Tech-savvy and capable of managing basic scheduling, communication, and organizational tools

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Native English speakers preferred

• Must have a reliable, late-model vehicle in excellent condition, suitable for transporting to appointments and running errands in a professional and comfortable manner

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record

• Willing to undergo a thorough background check and provide stellar references from past employers

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform tasks that may involve sitting, standing, and climbing stairs

• Must be local to the area

• Only Non-smokers/non-vapers will be considered

DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm based in Silicon Valley, California. We place highly skilled Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices. While our roots are in Silicon Valley, our reach is nationwide, encompassing key markets such as Aspen, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Palm Beach, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC.

You may know us as Domestic | Match and Private Chef | Match. After 12 years of expansion, we’ve evolved into the top choice for domestic staffing services. As our journey has unfolded, we’ve expanded beyond the constraints of our original brand, spreading our reach to encompass a broad spectrum of roles within the private estate and family office sectors. 

What Makes Us Unique

Drawing upon over 70 years of collective expertise in private service, luxury hospitality, and yachting, DM Estate Staffing’s team boasts a deep understanding of the intimate relationship between private employers and their household staff. Our team’s personal experience in these roles fuels our continued passion and commitment to our recruitment efforts today. We approach our work with zeal and are dedicated to ensuring that clients and candidates alike discover the ideal match.

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