Vacant job

We are here for citizens under 66 years old who need support in their social situation due to developmental disabilities or functional impairments. Our work is important as we contribute every day to providing people with a good living situation based on their individual circumstances. We hope you also want to contribute! We look forward to your application!

Job Responsibilities

As a personal assistant, you will support the individual in their home, based on the user's needs and wishes. The tasks include practical chores, personal care, medical interventions, leisure activities, and social contacts. You will be the support that the user needs to participate in all activities as much as possible and help ensure that the user has a good living situation.

Qualifications

We prefer that you have completed education from the nursing program, child and leisure program, or a 1-year personal assistance training. Applicants with other education or experience that the employer considers equivalent may be considered for employment. You have good knowledge of Swedish, both written and spoken. The work should be characterized by a pedagogical approach to support the user in maintaining their skills as much as possible. It is important that you feel secure in your professional role and can act professionally. We also expect you to be social, attentive, and proactive in activities with the user. We will place great importance on your personal qualities.

The work as a personal assistant requires good physical condition in terms of strength, stamina, and mobility. Since the job requires documentation, it is desirable that you have good computer skills. We also prefer that you have a B driver's license and access to a car.

More About the Positions

This is a permanent position with an employment rate of 85.58%. Working hours are scheduled for days, evenings, and weekends. Start date according to agreement. Recruitment is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Full-time employment may be offered. You will primarily work in this case but may need to work in other cases/activities where there is a need. This requires that you can travel with your own car to the workplace you will temporarily work at. Travel compensation will be provided according to the agreement for work-related travel.

For employment as a personal assistant, a criminal record extract is required: Children with disabilities, e-service | Police Authority (https://polisen.se) and Check your own information, e-service | Police Authority (https://polisen.se)

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-09.

Your application documents are public records and will be handled according to the principle of public access. If you have a decision on protected personal information, please contact the contact person in the advertisement for an alternative application route.

About the Workplace

The Social Services is one of the municipality's eight administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Piteå, businesses, and associations, we are developing Piteå into an even better place to live, work, and thrive.

The Case

The user is an elderly man who needs help with his daily living; he lives a quiet life but enjoys small outings with coffee in the local area. You who work here need to have good physical condition as the user requires a lot of support during transfers. The working hours are double-staffed.

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