Vacant job

We are here for citizens under 66 years of age who need support in their social situation due to developmental disabilities or functional impairments. Our work is important because we contribute every day to providing people with a good quality of life based on their individual circumstances. We hope you want to contribute too! We look forward to your application!

Job Responsibilities

As a personal assistant, you will support the individual in their home based on the user's needs and wishes. The tasks include practical chores, personal care, medical interventions, leisure activities, and social contacts. You will be the support the user needs to participate in all activities as much as possible and help ensure that 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 deems equivalent may be considered for employment. You 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, responsive, and proactive in activities with the user. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

The work as a personal assistant requires good physical condition in terms of strength, stamina, 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 positions

2 permanent positions with employment rates of 90% each. Working hours are scheduled for days, evenings, and weekends. Start date according to agreement.

A full-time position can be offered. 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 travel with your own car to the workplace you will temporarily work at. Travel compensation is provided according to agreement for work-related travel.

For employment as a personal assistant, a criminal record check is required: Children with disabilities, e-service | Police Authority (https://polisen.se/) and Check your own information, e-service | Police Authority. (https://polisen.se/)

Welcome with your application by 2025-04-25.

The User:

The user is a social woman in a wheelchair who enjoys activities and likes to spend time at home with her assistants in front of the TV. She needs help with all aspects of her daily living. We prefer that you are stable and secure in your professional role and social.

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 data, please contact the contact person in the advertisement for an alternative application route.

About the Workplace:

The Social Services is one of the municipality's eight administrations. 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.

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