Vacant job

We at Nordström Assistans are looking for you who have your heart in the right place and want to enrich a person's life with special support. About the position

I am a 61-year-old man living in Upplands-Väsby with my family. I have a neurological disease and am looking for a personal assistant who can help me in my daily life. I use a wheelchair, and you will need to be my extended hands and legs. The tasks include everything from assistance with meals, hygiene, dressing/undressing, and managing the home to enabling the assistance user to be a parent, spouse, work, engage in hobbies, socialize with friends, or travel. Therefore, your workplace will be wherever I am.

I go abroad for rehabilitation every year, and it is expected that assistants will accompany me on the trip.

I train for rehabilitation several times a week, and I need you as physical support. You need to be able to swim (join me for water aerobics) and be able to cycle with me.

The position is a part-time employment as needed and during the absence of regular staff. The working hours are scheduled as follows:

• Working hours for this client are distributed across morning, day, and evening, Mon-Sun.

About you The qualities I am looking for in applicants are that you are proactive, empathetic, and responsible. It is important that you can work independently. It is also advantageous if you have previous experience working as an assistant and if you enjoy (and can or are willing to learn) cooking good food. As a personal assistant with us, you play a crucial role in creating a safe and meaningful everyday life for our client. You will be an important part of their life and contribute to their independence and well-being. We believe that you who are applying for this position are a person who is attentive, flexible, and cooperative. The most important thing is that there is personal chemistry between you as the applicant and the client. This can become decisive in the final selection. Requirements:

• Must be able to travel for work and be away for a few days,
• Must be able to cycle,
• Must be able to swim and participate in activities that involve swimming. 

It is advantageous if you

• Have experience in healthcare and social care, particularly in personal assistance,
• Have an interest in cooking. 

Scope: Extra/as needed.  Number of positions: 1.  Start date: Immediately. Selection and interviews are ongoing, and the position will be filled as soon as possible. Salary: We apply individual salary setting. Other compensation in accordance with collective agreements.

Recruitment process Your application may be read by staff at Nordström Assistans, by the client and their relatives and/or coordinators. Your application may be shared with our sister companies if your profile matches another position within Team Olivia. Selection may occur continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Therefore, do not hesitate to submit your application today!

In case of employment To be employed with us at Nordström Assistans, you need to have a BankID and agree to use your BankID in the service. A prerequisite for starting employment with us is that you can present valid identification and a valid personal certificate and/or any documents that prove your right to work in Sweden. You can easily download a personal certificate from the Swedish Tax Agency's website. To work as a personal assistant, you must be at least 18 years old. (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/) (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/)For those with employment support Nordström Assistans is an inclusive company. We welcome all applicants, including those who are entitled to some form of employment support through the employment service. It is voluntary to provide this information in your application, or you can also inform this during a potential interview.

Nordström Assistans We at Nordström Assistans are convinced that with the right help and conditions, one can achieve more. We want to change, improve, and create the path to a better existence. We have been around since 1998 and today offer personal assistance throughout Sweden, based on regional offices in Stockholm, Gotland, Malmö, Jönköping, and Gällivare. Our success relies on our employees, and we are looking for you who want to be a part of our team!

We follow the collective agreement between Kommunal/Vårdföretagarna.

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