SENIOR SERVICES
I also offer Senior Services for those who have aging relatives in the Santa Barbara area who need a little help or companionship. , Caring for aging relatives can be stressful...I offer Senior Services, so that you Caretaking isn't just for finding someone to feed your pets while you go on vacation... Sometimes, we just need a little help to allow you the opportunity to take a break, go on vacation, or simply during busy times of the year. We could all use a little break now and again.
I also offer Senior Services for those who have aging relatives in the Santa Barbara area who need a little help or companionship. , Caring for aging relatives can be stressful...I offer Senior Services, so that you Caretaking isn't just for finding someone to feed your pets while you go on vacation... Sometimes, we just need a little help to allow you the opportunity to take a break, go on vacation, or simply during busy times of the year. We could all use a little break now and again.
- Scheduled visits/check-ins
- Driving to/from grocery shopping, pharmacy, doctor's appointments, surgeries, movies, etc.
- Help with downsizing/moving, estate sales
- "Wait" services for vendors and repair people
- "Witness" services for legal/medical/financial transactions
- Basic computer/internet/iPhone/iPad instruction
- Help with forms, applications, bill paying
- I do not provide "personal services" (hygiene, medical, etc. - I am not a CNA, CHHA, or Licensed Caregiver)
SERVICES OFFERED SOON
- Certified Notary Public, Certified Notary Signing Agent
- Property preservation for multiple-residence, vacation, vacant, or on-the-market homes (kept in "show" condition - staging, landscaping, provisioning, etc.)
- Vacation home rental management (maintain listings, reservations, turn-overs, provisioning, meet & greets, etc.)
- SYV Estate & Ranch Staffing Network
- Local SYV artist representation - I am currently looking for a few more local artists/craftsmen to complete my collection - please get in touch if you know of a local artist who would like more exposure.
NOTES
- This is not a complete list of everything I can do for you. If you have a project you'd like to discuss, please feel free to contact me. I will consider any reasonable request.
- I am generally no longer available for Private Chef and Catering services at this time, except to my existing clients. However, I will consider your catering/event needs on a case-by-case basis. If I cannot provide catering services for your event, I will be happy to find someone for you.
- I am available to travel, and my passport is current.
- I am certified in Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (certification renewal October 2014).
- Full disclosure...I do not provide childcare of any kind.
MISCELLANEOUS
- I am a certified wedding officiant (Universal Life Church) and recognized in most states, including California. I preform small, secular weddings, including same-sex, theme, destination, etc.
- Special occasion delivery, gift shopping, gift wrapping (book early for Christmas)
- Pinterest parties and craft workshops (located at The Network SYV)
- Digital photography for your eBay/Craigslist/Etsy sales
- List, sell and ship your crafts or personal items on eBay/Criagslist/Etsy
- Bridal errands
- Middle-of-the-night emergencies of all kinds at triple my hourly rate.
SENIOR SERVICES
- Scheduled visits/check-ins
- Driving to/from grocery shopping, pharmacy, doctor's appointments, surgeries, movies, etc.
- Help with downsizing/moving, estate sales
- "Wait" services for vendors and repair people
- "Witness" services for legal/medical/financial transactions
- Basic computer/internet/iPhone/iPad instruction
- Help with forms, applications, bill paying
- I do not provide "personal services" (hygiene, medical, etc. - I am not a CNA, CHHA, or Licensed Caregiver)
CARETAKING
- Housesitting (scheduled drop-by or overnight), including pet sitting
- Plant watering
- Mail p/u
- "Wait" services for repair and installation vendors
"HONEY DO"
- Home, garage, storage, barn organization - don't be a hoarder! Organize, haul, donate, eBay, Craigslist...
- Assemble furniture, rearrange furniture,
- Coordinate and supervise construction/landscaping projects
- Kitchen organization and pantry maintenance
- Emergency Preparedness for your home and family, including personal/family "Emergency File"
- Holiday/seasonal decor
- Estate sales, yard sales - sorting, advertising, pricing, selling, merchandising
- P/U and delivery (furniture, things acquired)
- Manage sales on eBay and Craigslist
- Evaluate household expenses, create budget
- Moving (see Logistics)
- "Wait" services for repair and installation vendors
- DMV
HOSPITALITY
- Kitchen/catering preparation and provisioning, including party supplies
- Regular household inventory, organization, & provisioning
- Weekly floral arrangements, delivery, placement (floral designs created by Flowers by Sir Gregory)
- Seasonal/holiday decor (set up, break down, storage)
- Household evaluation and (re)organization
- Housekeeping staff evaluation and (re)training
- Tableware and linen inventories
- Guest quarters preparation and provisioning
- Meet and greet guests, organize events
- Create and distribute guest favors/welcome baskets
- Formal table setting for dinner parties, including florals
- Manage eVites, written invitations, RSVPs, thank you notes
- Gift purchasing, wrapping, shipping/delivering (including surprise deliveries)
- Arrange automobile detailing, including collections
- Travel arrangements, restaurant reservations
- Provisioning (groceries, sundries, pharmacy, etc.)
- Dry-cleaning pick-up and delivery
- Driving - rides to/from Doctor's appointments, airports, - in your own vehicle, if you prefer
- Personal errands
- Pet transportation (vet appointments, grooming, etc.)
- Dinner reservations
- Full-service hand-holding (i.e. traveling assistant, valet, personal concierge)
EVENT PLANNING
- Dinner parties, surprise parties
- Showers, holiday parties, theme parties
- Romantic dinners for two
- Small, theme, or destination weddings
- Corporate meetings/retreats
- Family reunions, family portraits
- House-full-of-guests
- Local touring events for guests
- Invitations, RSVPs
- Hire, supervise party staff, vendors, etc.
- Rehearsal dinners, small receptions
- Girls' Night Out (or In), poker parties, tea parties
- Fundraising events
- Book clubs, workshops, or other community-based events
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Point A to Point B, logistics
- Vacation/Travel itineraries including research, flight reservations, airport transportation, rental cars, hotels, restaurants, etc.
- Location scouting - photos shoots, film shoots, weddings
- Moving (home and/or office), change of address notices (mail and/or email), new neighborhood directory, statistics, etc.
- Trade shows - full service planning, logistics, set-up, break-down
- Home & garden projects , including repairs, remodeling (liaise with and supervise contractors, vendors, maintain budget, on-site "presence," progress reports/photos)
- Recruiting/hiring (place ads, monitor submissions, conduct first interviews)
- Business start-up: file applications for licenses, etc.
- Personal vehicle delivery - driving to/from vacation homes, for example
ADMINISTRATIVE (Small business, individual, household)
- Go digital/paperless - scanning and filing receipts, photos, legal documents, etc.
- Dropbox set-up, tutoring, maintenance
- Complete office evaluation, (re)organization, (re)decorating, relocation
- Basic bookkeeping, data input, transcription
- Expense reports, end-of-year tax prep
- Correspondence, spreadsheets, general clerical
- Proof-reading, editing
- Scheduling & calendar maintenance
- Client gifts & holiday cards
- Inventory
- Client contact list organization and maintenance; mailings (postcard and/or email)
- Basic computer/internet instruction (Mac or PC)
- "Wait" services for repair and installation vendors
- Manage eVites, RSVPs
- Set up online bill-pay
- Emergency Preparedness for your home, family and/or office, including personal/family/corporate "Red File"