Personal Assistant/Family Support Assistant

Job Summary

A private family is seeking a compassionate, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to provide administrative and in-home support. This role supports a husband and wife, with a strong emphasis on building trust, improving communication, and assisting with paperwork, bills, and organizational tasks. The husband struggles with aphasia and dementia.

This is a relationship-centered position that requires emotional intelligence, consistency, and a calm, respectful approach. The ideal candidate understands that trust and patience are just as important as productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Initial Support (Wife-Focused):

• Assist with various personal projects, office support, travel arrangements and paperwork


• Organize documents, records, rental property and household paperwork


• Provide general administrative assistance and task follow-up


• Offer calm, supportive assistance during potentially stressful situations

Ongoing & Transitioned Support (Husband-Focused):

• Gradually build rapport and establish trust with him


• Learn and adapt to his communication style and needs


• Assist with bills, paperwork, and organizational tasks while respecting his desire for independence


• Support him in completing tasks himself when possible, offering guidance rather than taking over


• Help ease communication challenges between husband and wife

Required Skills & Qualities

• Exceptional patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence


• Strong listening and communication skills


• Ability to remain calm and supportive in emotionally sensitive situations


• Highly organized with strong attention to detail


• Trustworthy, discreet, and dependable

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with individuals affected by aphasia and/or dementia


• Background in personal assistance, caregiving, senior support, or administrative roles


• Familiarity with respectful, person-centered support approaches

Schedule & Commitment

• Approximately 3 days per week


• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM


• One consistent individual is required to allow meaningful relationships and trust to develop

Work Environment

• In-home support


• Collaborative and relationship-focused


• Gradual transition of responsibilities from wife to husband

Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate, based on experience


• Details discussed during the interview process

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for someone who values connection, patience, and consistency, and who finds fulfillment in supporting individuals through trust-based relationships rather than task completion alone. There is a possibility of international travel assistance in the future. The family lives 10 minutes up Boulder Canyon, so reliable transportation is a must.