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Personal assistant job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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Personal assistants work with clients for whom they complete a variety of tasks, often related to personal dealings, and sometimes dabble in professional matters as well. They manage the schedules of their clients, run specific errands, coordinate with other employees of their clients, manage appointments and reservations, and handle correspondences.

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Example personal assistant requirements on a job description

Personal assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in personal assistant job postings.
Sample personal assistant requirements
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records and files
Sample required personal assistant soft skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and situations
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges

Personal assistant job description example 1

Cotton & Company personal assistant job description

Seeking a Personal Assistant at the beginning of the year is really a herculean task for me. We received your response to our new Job offer for the position of General errand/Personal Assistance Services. My name is Greg Philip , 54 years old from California. I’m a General Building Contractor and tend to operate a high cost of operation and want to cut down my expenses by employing an Administrative/Personal Assistant. I travel a lot and get my hands occupied because I work with other companies in and out of the country, so it is imperative for me to have a worthy Personal Assistant who can monitor and keep me up to date with my activities.


This position is flexible and you can be in any location, working with me is basically about instructions and following them. I need your services because I am constantly out of town and presently in Launceston Australia. I will return to States within 3-5 weeks time so this process will be on going till then. If you don't mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can discuss the possibility of making this long term.


If you are Approved for this job position you will be in charge of my Mails, Payment of bills on my behalf and Perform other related duties as assigned (To make Provisions/Purchases for the Less Privilege Children which I do every 2 months).Please note that this job DOES NOT require any financial obligations of any kind from you as I would be providing all expenses to handle all tasks.


Available Position: Administrative/Personal Assistant


Type: Part-Time


Weekly Pay: $600

Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation is $25.00 - $50.00/hour.


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Personal assistant job description example 2

Interim HealthCare personal assistant job description

  • Age of majority in the state.
  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Six (6) months of accumulated experience in a similar job classification or similar life experience.
  • Current certification as a BLS provider preferred as per facility policy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

  • Organize self to carry out shifts and services.
  • Successful completion of appropriate knowledge (competency) assessment.
  • Successful completion of the Skills Checklist for Facility Patient Attendant.
  • Meets applicable health requirement(s) to provide patient services.
  • Other minimum requirement as defined by law or regulation.
  • Pass required federal and/or state and/or facility criminal and abuse background checks as required.
  • Able to provide proof of a valid driver’s license, if applicable to staffing office policy.
  • Able to hear, speak, write, and read in English in a manner understood by most people.
  • Able to effectively handle multiple tasks or functions.
  • Able to relate to disabled, ill or elderly adults.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

  • Work environment involves placement in a health care facility.
  • Work environment may involve constant exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, and other potentially infectious or hazardous material that require following safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment (e.g. face masks, goggles, latex or non-latex gloves).
  • Able to frequently stretch, reach, bend, stoop, twist, sit, stand, walk, climb stairs.
  • Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
  • Able to wear head, body, and facial coverings (e.g. surgical masks, latex or non-latex surgical gloves) for long periods of time.
  • Physical activity is light and may require frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 20 lbs.
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Personal assistant job description example 3

Pura Vida personal assistant job description

We are on a mission to provide the world with simple, wholesome food and beverage items that fit today's lifestyle with an experience that is intimate yet fast and consistent day after day 365 days a year.

We love and take pride in what we do and are looking for the right partners to grow with us. Please join us if you consider yourself a person of integrity, a hard-working team player who is looking to constantly grow and learn.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Organizing meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary

  • Providing administrative assistance, such as writing and editing emails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on the executive’s behalf

  • Answering phone calls in a polite and professional manner

  • Take minutes during meetings

  • Run errands for the family and Chief Brand Officer

  • Engage in tasks that support the proper functioning of a family’s personal life, including children’s schedules, travel, activities, among other categories

  • Create and maintain an engaging relationship with the children.

  • Assist in day to day tasks for the Chief Brand Officer.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 3 years experience working full-time as a personal assistant with similar responsibilities.

  • Experience working in a private household (prefered but not required)

  • Time management and ability to meet deadlines

  • Must have a valid driver’s license.

  • Ability to anticipate the needs of children.

  • Problem-solving skills and decision making

  • Fast computer typing skills (MS Office, in particular)

BENEFITS:

  • Progressive compensation package

  • Paid training to prepare you for success

  • Paid vacation days

  • On-going career opportunities

  • Medical Insurance after 60 days of employment

  • Discounted meals

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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