Vacant job

We at Nordström Assistans are looking for you who have your heart in the right place and who want to enrich a person's life with special assistance.

About the position

I am a 61-year-old man living in Upplands-Väsby with my family. I have a neurological condition and am looking for a personal assistant who can help me in my daily life. I use a wheelchair, so you will need to be my extended hands and legs. The tasks include everything from assistance during meals, hygiene, dressing/undressing, and household chores to enabling the assistance user to be a parent, spouse, work, engage in hobbies, socialize with friends, or accompany me on trips. Your workplace will therefore be wherever I am.

I go abroad for rehabilitation every year, and it is expected that the assistants will accompany me on the trip.

I train for rehabilitation several times a week, and I need you as physical support. You need to be able to swim (join me in water aerobics) and cycle with me.

The positions are hourly employment as needed and during regular staff absence.

The working hours are scheduled as follows:

• The working hours for this client are distributed across morning, day, and evening, Mon-Sun.

About you

Qualities I am looking for in applicants are that you are proactive, empathetic, and responsible. It is important that you can work independently. It is also an advantage if you have previous experience working as an assistant and if you enjoy (and can or are willing to learn) cooking good food.

As a personal assistant with us, you play a crucial role in creating a safe and meaningful daily life for our client. You will be an important part of their life and contribute to their independence and well-being.

We believe that you who are applying for this position are a person who is attentive, flexible, and cooperative. The most important thing is that there is chemistry between you as an applicant and the client. This can become decisive in the final selection.

It is required that you

• Can travel for work and be away for a few days,

• Can cycle,

• Can swim and participate in activities that involve swimming.

It is an advantage if you

• Have experience in care and support, especially in personal assistance,

• Have an interest in cooking.

Scope: Extra/as needed. Number of positions: 2. Start date: Immediately. Selection and interviews are ongoing, and the positions will be filled as soon as possible. Salary: We apply individual salary setting. Other compensations in accordance with collective agreements.

Recruitment process Your application may be read by staff at Nordström Assistans, by the client and their relatives and/or coordinators. Your application may be shared with our sister companies if your profile matches another position within Team Olivia. Selection may occur continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Therefore, do not hesitate to submit your application today!

In case of employment To be employed with us at Nordström Assistans, you need to have a BankID and agree to use your BankID in the position. A prerequisite for starting employment with us is that you can present valid ID and a valid personal certificate and/or any documents that prove your right to work in Sweden. You can easily download a personal certificate from the Swedish Tax Agency's website. Due to the nature of the job, which may involve solo work, night shifts, and tasks that according to the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulations (AFS 2012:3) cannot be performed by minors, you must be at least 18 years old to work as a personal assistant with us. For those with employment support Nordström Assistans is an inclusive company. We welcome all applicants, including those who are entitled to some form of employment support through the employment service. It is voluntary to provide this information in your application, or you can also inform us during a possible interview.

Nordström AssistansWe at Nordström Assistans are convinced that with the right help and conditions, one can achieve more. We want to change, improve, and create the path to a better existence. We have been around since 1998 and today offer personal assistance throughout Sweden, based on regional offices in Stockholm, Gotland, Malmö, Jönköping, and Gällivare. Our success relies on our employees, and we are looking for you who want to be a part of our team!

We follow collective agreements between Kommunal/Care Entrepreneurs.

You can find more information at https://www.nordstromassistans.se