Domestic Service FAQs

What is a personal assistant?

A personal assistant is a domestic service professional who is primarily engaged in managing the social and professional demands of an employer. A personal assistant generally lives out and may be employed on a full time or part time basis. A personal assistant may also be known as a social secretary.

The duties of a personal assistant may include:

• Make travel arrangements
• Book appointments, manage the household calendar
• Assist in the planning and organization of parties and other engagements
• Errands (shopping, gift purchases, dry cleaning)
• Manage the household bill payment
• Making reservations, placing orders
• Special projects

Personal assistants generally have a college degree and relevant corporate employment experience. The personal assistant will have strong computer and organizational skills, and may be required to travel with the employer. A personally assistant will generally earn $18 - $40 per hour, or $40K - $100K on a full time basis.