Please Note: This is a 24 hour, live in position, meaning you will be living at the client's home for 3 or 4 full, 24-hour days at a time, and potentially longer when traveling. Compensation for your service will be sent to you every 2 weeks via PayPal F&F, and is composed of a base compensation for the portion of every 24 hour shift you assist the client independently, as well as a performance component, which is based on how synchronized you are with the client – the right fit is someone intuitive who can be productive & accomplished with minimal conversation alongside the client – operating as almost a synchronized shadow of the client. You can see more about what the client is looking for in terms of synchronization, and how that translates to your compensation here (make sure to view both tabs).
The Environment
To be able to best support the client, you will be provided with the following (a video walk-through of his primary home is available here):
Dedicated parking space at client's residence
Private bedroom and shared bathroom, fast Wi-Fi, desk/workspace, and 4K external monitor
Access to amenities in/around the residence during daily downtime (time to be coordinated with client in advance) – fitness center, pool, sauna, parks, etc. (see video here)
Well-stocked kitchen with high-protein and nutrient dense foods (you will manage online grocery ordering & receiving)
On-time compensation (every 2 weeks)
Client & Goals
Our client is a 35-year-old man who uses a wheelchair, has a caregiver/assistant team who lives with him, and works as a consultant/advisor. We are looking for a reliable, resourceful, and vigilant person to work with us to accompany and support him in:
living a fitness-oriented lifestyle
being engaged in community
building skills and wealth.
IPA Team
The client's In-Person Assistant (IPA) team provides live-in caregiving/personal assistance at all times for the following types of activities:
Bed transfers (lifting is required, he weighs 125lbs/57kg)
Toilet assistance (transferring and wiping)
Grooming (shaving, filing nails, cutting hair)
Meal prep & feeding
Bathing & dressing
Home care, pet care, & routine appliance maintenance
Driving & accompanying (in his minivan)
Home exercise program set up & positioning
You will need to be aware and available to assist at all times during your scheduled shift (see availability below) and in general you will manage your own schedule for accomplishing your responsibilities for the day.
Available Schedule
The following schedule is currently available:
Friday 11 AM – Monday 11 AM
Asana
The ideal candidate will be able to communicate clearly and efficiently with the team to get things done, using a shared online task list (accessible via Asana.com). You may use your own laptop to access Asana or use the shared IPA laptop – there is a mobile app, and it's better suited for use on the go. You will be expected to complete your tasks by the assigned due dates, and you will need to manage your own schedule to make this happen. You will also have access to the client's Google Calendar so that you can plan around your schedule and his schedule as needed.
Typical Daily Schedule
05 AM: wake up, hygiene, exercise bike
07 AM: breakfast & hand therapy
10 AM: strength training & stretching
01 PM: lunch
03 PM: manual wheelchair
05 PM: dinner
06 PM: activity or sauna/shower
09 PM: in bed for sleep
Client Details
The client works from home, which is generally in Miami (Brickell). He generally spends his summers away from Miami, splitting time between a suburb of Chicago & a small urban town about 30 minutes from Seattle. He likes to keep his home fairly warm (24°C/75°F) during the day because he gets cold easily, and he has 2 cats. He eats a high-protein diet, and does not eat pork, with the rare exception of bacon. He rarely consumes alcohol and would prefer someone who lives a similar lifestyle. He attends mosque once per week, and he is comfortable with people of any religious affiliation or no affiliation.
Since December 2024, the client has committed himself to a protein rich diet and a rigorous strength training program. He is very happy that he has been noticing small, significant improvements in his physical independence, and hopes that will continue.
The client has an underlying neurological condition which caused him to need a wheelchair since the age of 15. He had a lot of physical independence when he was younger, as he was able to drive and live on his own, and unfortunately he became a bit too consumed with work and neglected to take care of his body properly.
As mentioned, he uses a wheelchair full-time because he cannot walk. He has very weak arm/legs, so he has difficulty caring for himself, and his core balance is limited, so it's important to be very cautious when moving him so that he does not fall and injure himself (we will teach you the routines and procedures in place to prevent this).
The client speaks English & Urdu fluently, speaks Spanish with a little difficulty, and he can understand Hindi & some Gujarati. He enjoys exercising, working on a variety of projects, standup comedy, EDM music, learning new things, experimenting with food, occasionally dining out, and being around family & friends. He prefers to be minimalist and fiscally conservative as opposed to flashy, and tends to prefer smaller, low-key, and quieter settings with people who know him well and appreciate his dry/sarcastic sense of humor.
Having had caregiver support since 2015, he is comfortable working with many different types of people. His preference is for someone who is very punctual, communicates proactively, multitasks effectively (even being one step ahead of him) and is exceptionally thorough in their work (details are very important). He prefers that you dress clean & comfortable. He has formed good friendships with many of his former caregiver/assistants, and what they have all had in common has been their ability to focus on the work at hand and complete it at a high caliber, which enables him to relax and be more interested in social conversations.
Next Steps
We appreciate your time in reading this far. If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email by responding to this post. If you share the client's passion for health, efficiency, and enjoying life's simple pleasures, please begin the interview process by completing the IPA Candidate Interest Form and then keep an eye on your inbox (and spam folder) for an invitation to Asana.
Here is an overview of the process:
Complete IPA Candidate Interest Form
Team reviews your submission
Receive Response via Email (with Asana Task)
Schedule Video Interview (with client)
Review IPA Guide
Complete IPA Interview Form
Review Asana Basics
Complete Video Interview (with client)
Schedule Safe Transfer Practice (with client, in-person)
Schedule Training (with current team member, in-person)
Complete Training
Accompany client independently (in-person)
