Vacant job

Awake Night Assistance for 4-Year-Old Boy with Breathing Support – Årsta

We are looking for a reliable and experienced person for awake night service for a 4-year-old boy with extensive breathing support at home. The boy lives with his parents in Årsta, and the work is carried out in close collaboration with the family. You will play a crucial role in creating security during the nights – both through technical care and gentle presence.

Achondroplasia is a congenital skeletal disorder and the most common form of dwarfism. It can affect breathing, especially during sleep, as narrower airways and reduced muscle tone can increase the risk of snoring or sleep apnea. Our child therefore needs nightly supervision and some breathing monitoring for safe and secure sleep.

Working hours: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM Location: Årsta Position: Awake night, according to a schedule in dialogue with the family, 

About the assignment

During the night, you will be responsible for monitoring the boy's breathing, well-being, and medical technical equipment. The tasks include:

• Monitoring and handling of BiPAP – including program adjustments, mask changes, checking head straps/mask seals, responding to alarms or low/high saturation and pulse

• Use of Bitmos pulse oximeter and oxygen concentrators (three levels)

• Night supervision – including positioning to facilitate breathing, lifting from a low bed, and comforting when waking up

• Mucus management – such as nasal rinsing, nasal spray, nasal toilet, and inhalation with saline or medication

• Comforting presence – holding the child in an upright position when needed

• Connecting and disconnecting equipment – when the child wakes up and falls asleep again (multiple times per night)

• Replacing defective parts and checking ventilation flow

This is an assignment for you who want to be a reliable point during the night and also have experience in handling advanced breathing equipment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children with medical needs, preferably in home or hospital settings

• Has good knowledge of BiPAP, pulse oximeters, oxygen, and breathing-related care

• Can handle physical tasks, such as lifting and care during the night

• Is attentive, calm, and empathetic in contact with both children and parents

Requirements:

• You must not be a smoker

• You must not have small children at home (due to infection risk)

• You should have the ability to work continuously at night

• Not allergic to pets

Meritorious:

• Assistant nurse education or equivalent competence

• Previous work with children with breathing issues

• Experience with awake night within LSS, personal assistance, or pediatric care 

Who are we?

Omsorg Assistans is an assistance company with its headquarters in Eskilstuna, but our clients are located all over Sweden.

Our goal is to create the best conditions for individualized personal assistance. Our values are commitment, responsiveness, and availability.

Being employed with us means security through collective agreements, competitive salary, pension, insurance coverage, and wellness benefits.

We always request a police record extract.

Please contact us for more information.