Personal Assistant to Founder and CEO
About The RoleI'm a founder building a company while undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, and I recently relocated to La Cañada Flintridge. While I've made progress getting settled, my home and work systems are still being organized, and my energy is more limited than it used to be.Cancer is gnarly. There's no pretending otherwise.But if there is a will, there is a way and I fully believe I will beat cancer.This role exists to help create stability and momentum: organization, follow-through, and calm. I move slower right now, but the work still needs to move forward. I'm looking for someone who can show up consistently, take direction, and help keep things running - - both at home and across my work as a founder.This is not a task-by-task gig. I could hire help ad hoc, but I'm intentionally looking for someone who wants a steady, ongoing hourly role, is willing to roll up their sleeves, and understands that real support includes both visible and unglamorous work.You will receive daily direction and priorities when you arrive. This role works best for someone who wants to grow personally and professionally, is comfortable being guided, and sees responsibility as a privilege—not a chore.About RespirisRespiris is a professional services company focused on supporting people and organizations through transitions, especially moments involving job loss, career change, and organizational disruption.The company sits at the intersection of:Human Resources and People OperationsPsychology, behavior, and identityEmployment risk, dignity, and care systemsStructure, accountability, and executionRespiris works with companies to support employees with empathy and rigor, and with individuals navigating uncertainty about what comes next. The core belief is simple: how people are treated during transitions matters.You will not be doing client-facing work in this role, but you will see—up close—how a mission-driven company is built, how priorities are set, and how values translate into daily decisions.About Angel CruzadoAngel Cruzado is the Founder and CEO of Respiris and has spent his career in Human Resources, recruiting, and organizational leadership across startups, private-equity-backed companies, and large enterprises.Angel is also a single parent and is currently undergoing active cancer treatment. He is transparent about this—not for sympathy, but because honesty matters and life doesn't pause for work.Working directly with Angel means exposure to:Real leadership under constraintDecision-making when time and energy are finiteHow health, family, and responsibility intersectWhat it actually looks like to keep building when conditions aren't idealThis is a paid hourly job, not an internship.Core Responsibilities (What You'll Actually Do)Household & Daily SupportContinue organizing a recently relocated homeLaundry, light cleaning, tidying, and resetting spacesTaking out trash and recyclingRunning local errandsReceiving packages and handling simple returnsHelping maintain a calm, functional environmentAdministrative & Organizational SupportShredding, scanning, labeling, and filing documentsOrganizing medical, legal, and personal paperwork (physical + digital)Creating simple, repeatable systems for organizationPrinting, assembling, and mailing documentsScheduling & CoordinationAssisting with appointment scheduling and remindersHelping plan days and weeks to reduce reactivityTracking open items and follow-upsFounder & Work-From-Home SupportOrganizing digital folders (Google Drive, PDFs, scanned files)Light document formatting or data entryPreparing materials for meetings or callsActing as a second set of eyes to keep things movingCreative, Home Setup & Book SupportOrganizing notes, drafts, and materials for a book in progressSorting handwritten notes, scanned pages, and digital filesCreating folder structures for chapters and themesAssisting with light transcription or formattingHelping with small painting projects, hanging pictures, and light interior setupHealth-Aware SupportWorking at a pace that respects treatment and low-energy daysHandling physical or repetitive tasks to reduce strainMaintaining a calm, flexible, respectful presenceReporting & CoordinationCoordinate cross-functionally and provide updates to my Operations ManagerShare progress, flag blockers, and align on daily and weekly prioritiesOver-communicate when unsure—nothing important should live only in your headHow to ApplyPlease send:A brief introductionYour current year in schoolYour availabilityWhy this role feels like a fitThis need is immediate. Reliability, effort, and mindset matter more than a polished résumé.Learn MoreAngel Cruzado - Professional: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelcruzadoAngel Cruzado: - Personal: https://www.instagram.com/angel.cruzado Respiris: https://www.respiris.comThis role is for someone who believes that showing up, doing the work, and caring deeply still matters, even when things are hard.If there's a will, there's a way.RequirementsCore Requirements (Read Carefully)Location: La Cañada Flintridge / Montrose (IN-PERSON)Schedule: Flexible weekdays - Approximately 10-20 hours per weekCompensation: $18-25/hourDuration: Through the end of the semester or June 2026 (potentially longer)Start: ImmediateYou Must:Be a college freshman, sophomore, or juniorBe local to La Cañada Flintridge / MontroseBe available 10-18 hours per week consistentlyBe comfortable receiving daily direction and feedbackBe willing to roll up your sleeves and do practical, hands-on workBe reliable, punctual, and detail-orientedBe emotionally mature, discreet, and trustworthyBe comfortable working in a home with someone undergoing cancer treatmentTechnical RequirementsYou should be tech-savvy and willing to learn, with comfort using:Google Docs / Google DriveSlackMicrosoft OfficeChatGPT or similar AI toolsTechnical capability will increase in importance over time.This Role Is NOT a Fit If:You need constant autonomy without directionYou're uncomfortable with hands-on or unglamorous workYou struggle with flexibility or changing prioritiesYou're looking for a résumé-only experienceWho This Role Is ForThis role is ideal for someone who:Wants to grow personally and professionallyIs curious about HR, psychology, family law, or entrepreneurshipLearns by doingFinds meaning in being usefulUnderstands that showing up consistently mattersBenefitsCompensation$18-25 per hour, based on availability and experience10-20 hours per weekPaid weeklyCompensation may continue through the end of the semester or June 2026, aligned with the role duration and/or mutual fit and quality of work