Advertisement in Newspaper

The ad below cost $80 for 7 days. The cost will vary with the newspaper. It helps screen out some people to spend more money on the advertisement in the first place. Include some personal information to relate to you as a person instead of 'quadriplegic needs help'.

"Spirited, quiet, intelligent, recovery oriented, working woman in wheelchair with 2 cats and many interests including computers, seeks capable, live-in weekday female personal assistant. Ability to lift transfer, light cooking / housekeeping, personal care, shopping, errands. Free time during day and evening. Weekends off. $1000 mo. + room. Start April 1. Call 123 456-7890 evenings 6pm-9pm."

The following information in the advertisement may help screen for a more likely response:

  • Live-in or out
  • Day of hours needed, weekend or weekday
  • Brief description of duties
  • Payment
  • Time to call

Something Personal

Include something personal in your advertisement that does not invade your privacy. You want to communicate to a prospective provider that you or the person you are hiring for, if a child or adult with a disability, are a person, not just a medical condition.


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