Vacant job

Do you have experience in care and support or are you a trained nurse with competence in individualized care? Are you attentive, independent, and confident in handling medical care? Then you might be the one we are looking for!

We are looking for female personal assistants for a 68-year-old woman living in Solna, who requires assistance around the clock, including awake night shifts. She is a humorous person who appreciates assistants with a warm personality and a twinkle in their eye. Your engagement and presence mean more than you realize!

Due to breathing difficulties, it can sometimes be exhausting for her to speak, which requires you to be observant, empathetic, and independent. The job involves medical care, including handling oxygen and a ventilator. You need to have a good understanding of breathing and be able to act quickly in case of changes in her condition. Since her energy and physical ability vary, adaptation to her daily form is required, as well as the ability to read the situation. You need to be observant, empathetic, and able to act quickly in acute situations. A good understanding of Swedish, both spoken and written, is important to be able to use documentation as support.

The position comprises a 75% employment rate with fixed schedule shifts, which means you have a clear structure and know how you work each week. In addition, there is also the possibility to work extra as needed.

• Has experience in medical care and the use of oxygen and ventilators, or relevant education.
• Finnish-speaking is an advantage for better communication and cultural understanding.
• Is attentive and flexible, able to adapt to her daily condition.
• Works independently and interprets body language during strained communication.
• Is meticulous with hygiene routines, including masks and gloves.
• Is confident in handling changes in her condition.
• Has an eye for nutritious food and is skilled in cooking.

• Personal hygiene and care – Ensures care needs in a respectful and professional manner.
• Cooking and assistance during meals – Prepares nutritious food and assists during meals to ensure fluid and nutritional intake.
• Toilet visits and showering – Assists with toilet visits, personal hygiene, showering, and changing with respect for privacy.
• Support in daily life – Assistance with mobility, doctor visits, and other errands.

• Start date: As agreed.
• Employment rate: 75%.
• Agreement: Introductory shifts and about a month of hourly employment before the regular employment rate is assigned, provided everything goes well. This gives you a chance to feel secure and well-prepared for your new role.
• Work shifts: Day and evening shifts, as well as awake night shifts and weekends. 

Working as a personal assistant is more than a job – it is a way to facilitate everyday life for someone else while feeling that you contribute something important. We appreciate your skills and engagement, and we see each individual as a valuable part of our team. With us, you will be offered:

• Internal training to strengthen your skills and confidence in the role.

• Guidance and support in daily life from our experienced team.

• Favorable employment conditions according to collective agreements.

• Generous wellness allowance for you with a permanent position.

With us, you become an important part of a team where everyone strives towards the same goal. You will have a workplace where you are seen, appreciated, and where your contribution is significant.

Would you like to know more about us at ENKV and our way of working? Please read more about our vision and values here! (https://enkv.se/)

We continuously contact candidates who are relevant for a first interview. The position will be filled when we have found the right person, which may happen before the application deadline. Your application will be processed by staff at ENKV assistance, together with the client, as well as any relatives, guardians, or other concerned parties. If the position involves working with a minor client, a criminal record extract is required.

We at ENKV closely follow the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which means that if you apply for a position that involves working with minors, the recruitment process will include specific steps to ensure that the child's will and needs are taken into account. Employment where you work with a minor client also includes training on the child perspective.

If you proceed in the recruitment process, you need to be able to prove your identity and show that you have the right to work in Sweden. To sign your employment contract and your time reports, you need to have a BankID.

To ensure that we maintain high quality in the assistance, newly hired employees will undergo a web-based introductory training (about 1 hour), preferably before the start of employment but no later than within a month from the start of employment. Read more about the training here. (https://enkv.se/utbildningar/)

• Salary: We apply individual salary setting.

• Other compensations: According to collective agreements (https://enkv.se/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ka-personlig-assistans-2021-2023-med-omslag-1.pdf).

Send in your application today and become a part of our team