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Personal Assistant for a Man with Autism - Full-Time
Piteå kommunNorrbottens län, Piteå
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Personal Assistant for a Man with Autism, Full-Time
We are here for citizens under 66 years old who need support in their social situation due to intellectual or physical disabilities. Our work is important as we contribute every day to providing people with a good quality of life based on their individual circumstances. We hope you want to be a part of this too! We look forward to your application!
Job Responsibilities
As a personal assistant, you will support the individual at home, based on the user's needs and wishes. The job responsibilities include practical tasks, personal care, medical interventions, leisure activities, and social contacts. You will be the support the user needs to be as involved as possible in all activities and to help ensure the user has a good quality of life.
Qualifications
We prefer that you have completed education from the nursing program, child and youth program, or a 1-year personal assistance training. Applicants with other education or experience that the employer considers equivalent may also be considered for employment. You should have good knowledge of Swedish, both written and spoken. The work should be characterized by a pedagogical approach to support the user in maintaining their skills as much as possible. It is important that you feel secure in your professional role and can act professionally. We also expect you to be social, attentive, and proactive in activities with the user. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities.
The role of a personal assistant requires good physical fitness in terms of strength, endurance, and mobility. Since the job requires documentation, it is desirable that you have good computer skills. We also prefer that you have a B driver's license and access to a car.
More About the Position
This is a permanent position. You will be offered a full-time position, but you can also choose a working degree of 80%. If you work full-time, you will primarily work in this case but may need to work in other cases/activities where there is a need. This requires that you can get to the workplace you will temporarily work at with your own car. Travel compensation will be provided according to the agreement for work-related travel. Working hours are scheduled during the day, evening, and every third weekend. Start date is according to agreement.
Recruitment will be ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.
The Case
The user is a young man with autism and intellectual disabilities living in Munksund. You need to use a low-arousal approach, preferably have experience with autism, and be physically active as the job involves many walks, activities, and outdoor stays.
For employment as a personal assistant, a criminal record extract is required: Children with disabilities, e-service | Children with disabilities, e-service | Police Authority and Check your own information, e-service | Police Authority.
Welcome with your application by 2025-04-06.
Your application documents are public records and will be handled according to the principle of public access to information. If you have a decision regarding protected personal information, please contact the advertisement's contact person for an alternative application route.
About the Workplace
The Social Services is one of the municipality's eight departments. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Piteå, businesses, and associations, we are developing Piteå into an even better place to live, work, and thrive.
Read more: Social Services in Piteå - Building the Future Together - Our Operations (https://www.pitea.se/socialtjansten)
Work in Piteå Municipality - Join Us - Work (pitea.se) (https://www.pitea.se/jobba-i-pitea)
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Relocation Service - For Those Who Want to Move to Piteå (https://www.pitea.se/inflyttare/kontakta-inflyttarservice)
If you are looking for housing, want to know more about schools and childcare, or are curious about cultural and recreational offerings, the Relocation Service in Piteå offers you support from start to finish.
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