Personal Assistant Wanted

About Me:

I am a 13-year-old boy living with my parents and younger sister in Norra Djurgårdsstaden, Stockholm. It is easy to reach here by bus or subway to Ropsten and then take a bus from there. The area is both central and close to nature - there are horses, cows, and sheep just a few hundred meters away.

I have a physical and cognitive disability and need a lot of support in daily life, including help with food, communication, and personal hygiene. I am a happy and lively person who loves music videos on my iPad, and when I am out in the city, I enjoy taking the bus or car and watching the traffic. Most people I meet receive a cheerful hello, a wave, and a smile.

Due to my disability, I require regular care and am sometimes hospitalized. When I am feeling unwell, I am understandably not as cheerful, but as soon as the pain eases, I am back to my usual laughing self. Part of the job may also involve accompanying me to the hospital if we get that approved.

About You:

I am looking for a personal assistant who has worked with children before. It is also advantageous if you have a nursing assistant education as some care tasks involve medication management, among other things. Age and gender are not important to me. You who apply for this assistant position should have a commitment and joy in working with younger people, be playful, empathetic, and attentive. You should be able to fit into my family. I would prefer that you have worked as a personal assistant before or have similar experience such as in schools, short-term housing, group homes, healthcare, etc.

Since I attend an adapted primary school and then KTT in normal cases, we would most often meet after school hours. However, my parents are considering reducing KTT in the event that I can spend more time with my assistants instead. You who apply must be comfortable working in an environment where several people share and live in the same space, as we do in my family.

The Position:

• Up to 80% employment is offered. There is room to agree on the exact employment rate.
• Working hours are spread over days/evenings, nights (twice a week). Weekdays and weekends. The length of shifts varies between 6 and 9 hours.
• The position will be filled immediately or by agreement.

To be employed, you must present valid ID, any documents that prove the right to work in Sweden, and an extract from the police register. This can be ordered at www.polisen.se (www.polisen.se). Choose the extract called Work with children with disabilities.

About Assistans i Balans:

Assistans i Balans provides - with long and personal experience - high-quality personal assistance to people with extensive disabilities in accordance with LSS and the Independent Living movement. We aim to contribute to a more equal world where everyone, regardless of disability, is given the opportunity to live an independent life with self-determination and self-respect in focus. Our service is close, personal, and continuous, and our level of ambition is high. All employees receive thorough introduction, ongoing training, participate in our values work, wellness benefits, and security through collective agreements (Fremia - Kommunal).

Read more at www.assistansibalans.se (www.assistansibalans.se)