Vacant job

At Bättre Assistans, we work together for everyone’s right to live life to the fullest. We are now looking for another colleague to join our team, could it be you?

ABOUT THE POSITION

Bättre Assistans is part of Inre Kraft and we are now looking for someone to work as a substitute personal assistant for our client in Sävastön, Boden. The working hours are scheduled as day shifts from 08:00 to 08:00, with 8 hours being sleeping duty. The work is scheduled on both weekdays and weekends.

The start date is according to agreement, and we would like you to begin the introduction as soon as possible.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

You will be working with a man in his 30s who lives in his own apartment in Sävastön. He has autism, multiple sclerosis (MS), and an intellectual disability, and therefore needs your help as an assistant to live a meaningful life based on his needs and wishes. The client appreciates structure, clarity, and a calm approach. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, playing video games, following his favorite characters, and going for walks. As a personal assistant, you will be an important part of his daily life and contribute to both community and quality of life.

The tasks include:

• Support in daily routines and household chores

• Assistance with personal hygiene, dressing and undressing, and training

• Transfers using aids such as ceiling lifts, manual wheelchairs, and electric wheelchairs.

• Use of communication aids such as written schedules and social stories, etc.

ARE YOU THE ONE WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

To provide the right support for the client's physical needs, you must have the ability to create contact and connect in a responsive manner.

We see that you are clear in your communication and have a low-arousal approach in your interactions with the client. It is important that you can contribute to safety and structure, as the client needs predictability in his daily life.

We would like you to have a sense of humor and a playful side - being able to joke and have fun together will become a valuable part of the relationship once you get to know each other.

If you feel that this describes you, you could be the one we are looking for!

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in care

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working as a personal assistant

• Care education or equivalent

• Experience in nursing

• Familiarity with transfers and the use of lifting and transfer aids

• Knowledge and experience working with autism, MS, or intellectual disabilities

Employment rate: 1-2 substitutes

Salary: We apply individual salary setting. Other compensations in accordance with collective agreements.

Your application will be read by employees, the client, and relatives at Bättre Assistans. The selection process is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Warm welcome with your application!

For employment with us at Bättre Assistans, you need to have a BankID and agree to use your BankID in the service. A prerequisite for starting employment with us is that you can present valid ID and/or submit a personal certificate as well as any documents that prove your right to work in Sweden. You can easily download a personal certificate from the Swedish Tax Agency's website. To work as a personal assistant, you must be at least 18 years old.

If you want to work with children and young people under 18, you must present a criminal record extract. It is important that you order an extract from the Police now, as their processing time may vary. You can easily order with BankID via this link: Link to criminal record.

Work with us at Bättre Assistans

Bättre Assistans provides personal assistance with specialized competence in autism. We have offices in Boden and operate in Boden, Luleå, and other parts of Fyrkanten. For us, it is obvious to adapt care based on each individual's unique circumstances. We create a clear structure and sustainable routines that allow for development throughout life. We are an organization with short communication paths - always close to support, in both good and bad times, and we are never more than a phone call away. We believe that everyone who works with or is close to people with autism should have at least basic competence. Therefore, we offer guidance to anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge. Together, we create a safe, meaningful, and joyful everyday life for both clients and employees.

Benefits for you as an employee at Bättre Assistans

As an employed personal assistant with us, you are covered by a collective agreement and occupational pension. You are insured during working hours and while commuting to and from work in case something unforeseen happens. We offer wellness grants to our employees.

Sharing of applications within Team Olivia

To give you the best opportunities to find the right position, your application may be shared with our sister companies within Team Olivia if your profile matches an available position there. Of course, this will only happen with your consent, which you indicate when submitting your application.

For those with employment support

If you are entitled to employment support, we will take this into account during a potential employment. Providing this information in your application is entirely voluntary - alternatively, you can choose to inform us during a potential interview. We see this as an opportunity to create a good solution for you as an employee.