Vacant job

We are now looking for you who, together with us, want to make a difference for those we serve! Växjö municipality is Kronoberg's largest employer, working every day, year-round, for our residents, businesses, and visitors. Together, we create a sustainable tomorrow and an attractive municipality to live, work, and thrive in – today and in the future. This means a job where we challenge ourselves to think anew, learn, and develop with each other. Do you want to be part of a larger context where you can truly make a difference? Welcome to us at Växjö municipality!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We are now looking for someone who wants to work as a personal assistant for our care recipients.

The position involves personal assistance in ordinary housing.

Personal assistant to a woman in her 25s who lives an active life and resides centrally in Växjö. The care recipient requires assistance with personal care. You will support and help the care recipient in daily life and during social activities.

Your tasks include everything from working in a structured, pedagogical manner with communication to assisting with transfers and personal care. Tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking are also part of the job. The support needs of the care recipient require you to have good physical fitness.

We work on a 6-week schedule with the opportunity to influence based on the needs of the operation, where there is co-planning within the unit. Work every other weekend. Work during the day/evening and night with on-call duties occurs every day. Travel to other locations with overnight stays may occur.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to work with individuals with disabilities and sees the charm in providing support to care recipients. You are positive and understand the importance of a holistic perspective for the care recipient. You work together with colleagues towards set goals but are also independent in the role of personal assistant. You share your experiences and exchange thoughts and ideas and are not afraid of development.

To be considered for the position, a recognized qualification from the health and care program, child and leisure program, nursing education with specialization, caregiver education, or other relevant education deemed suitable for the operation, such as behavioral science or pedagogical education at the university level of at least 120 credits, is required.

Experience with disabilities, low affective responses, and work as a personal assistant is meritorious. Administrative tasks such as documentation and scheduling are also part of the job responsibilities.

To be considered for employment, you need to provide an extract from the police criminal record for verification of your own information in the criminal record (442.3) according to § 9 1st paragraph. An order for an extract from the criminal record can be made at https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/)

OTHER

Employees of Växjö municipality should reflect the diversity present in the municipality. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, and foreign background.

As a permanent employee, you will generally be placed in our organization for crisis situations.

You apply for the position through the link in this advertisement. It is important that you are meticulous when filling out your application as it will be assessed against other applicants.

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