Summer Job as a Personal Assistant

Is this the summer when you choose a job where you leave each work shift with a sense of purpose and the feeling that you have made a meaningful impact on another person’s life?

As a personal assistant with us at Kooperativet Olja, you will have varied workdays and gain valuable experience in the healthcare sector. Does this sound like the perfect summer job for you? Then we look forward to your application!

Take the step and apply today – become a part of our cooperative this summer!

What does a personal assistant do?

Working as a personal assistant is a varied and rewarding profession, where you provide support to another person in their daily life and everything that comes with it. Tasks may include personal care, household chores, cooking, and accompanying clients to various activities. Your workplace is wherever the client is – at home, at work/school, or during leisure activities. The needs and daily life of the client dictate your workday and tasks.

Who are we looking for?

Our clients are children, teenagers, and adults with various disabilities and needs – each with a unique daily life. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who reflect our diversity in terms of age, gender, experience, skills, and personality for all our different assignments.

To thrive in a role as a personal assistant, we believe you are a reliable and stable person who takes responsibility. You instill confidence and are accustomed to working independently. You are attentive to your surroundings and adapt to different situations you encounter.

Education or experience

Education or experience in healthcare, social care, or social work is advantageous, but the greatest emphasis will be placed on personal suitability for the specific assignment. Good knowledge of Swedish is a requirement for communication and documentation. You must also be at least 18 years old on your first day of employment to work with us.

Matching in our assignments

The holiday period is mainly during June – August, and we hope you can work most of this period. There is an opportunity to start working as a substitute already now in many of our assignments. When we match you, we take into account your skills, interests, and what motivates you.

Start date will be agreed upon, and the employment form during the summer is hourly employment. Working hours may vary between day, evening, weekend, overnight shifts, and awake nights depending on the workplace – therefore, we appreciate your flexibility regarding these.

Why should you summer job with us at Kooperativet Olja?

Our primary goal is for you and the client to enjoy each other's company and feel good together. A summer job with us provides valuable work experience and can be the start of a career in healthcare or development in your professional role. There are opportunities to continue working with us after the summer as a substitute or in a permanent position in many cases.

In all our assignments, there is a present supervisor who ensures a good working environment and effective communication. At the beginning of your employment, you will receive thorough training during work hours, which includes shadowing in the assignment and skills-enhancing e-learning courses.

How do I apply?

You apply by clicking on “apply” and then filling in your personal details and attaching your CV and cover letter. Our recruitment process is conducted through digital systems, and therefore we do not accept applications via email or mail. Selection will be ongoing, and you may be called for an initial interview immediately.

Police Record Check

To be considered for employment at Kooperativet Olja, you must present an extract from the Police Record. It may take some time to receive your extract, so it is advisable to order it now. Go to the link: Check your own information, e-service | Police Authority (polisen.se)

Go to “To e-service for record extract” and log in with Bank ID. Choose the form “Check of your own information in the criminal record.”

To work with children under 18, you are required to order an additional extract from the Police Record. This extract can be received by mail or to your digital Kivra mailbox – which gives you faster access to the extract. Easily order with your Bank ID via the link below and then choose how you want to receive it: Children with disabilities, e-service | Police Authority (polisen.se)

We warmly welcome your application, and we look forward to it!