Pa, short for Personal Assistant, is a professional who is hired to help an individual and provide organizational and administrative support. Personal Assistants are expected to maintain a high level of confidentiality, and they typically perform duties such as scheduling meetings and appointments, taking care of personal duties, and creating and managing budgets. Additionally, PAs are responsible for coordinating the activities of an individual and following up on important tasks to ensure deadlines are met. They are also often responsible for maintaining and creating an efficient work environment for the individual they are working for. Additionally, Personal Assistants may be called upon to offer advice, suggestions and other forms of support that may be needed.