Vacant job

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are looking for new Personal Assistants for one of our female clients in her 50s with ALS, residing in Örebro!

You will have the opportunity to make a difference in this woman's life so she can live as normal a life as possible! You will be offered a fun and varied job in terms of tasks and pace, no day is the same.

Your workplace is her home and wherever else she may be. You will assist her in daily life by performing tasks she cannot manage herself, such as personal care, intimate hygiene, transfers, cooking, household chores, etc.

The working hours are scheduled according to a rolling schedule day, evening, and every other weekend. It is also important that you can step in as a substitute in case of illness, leave, or other types of vacancies! You will be part of a team of personal assistants selected for your client. Therefore, it is incredibly important to have a good work ethic, where everyone supports each other and can work with short notice when needed, due to illness, etc.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability and chemistry.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You need to be quick-witted, have a good demeanor, and be attentive, understanding, and patient, as well as being good at collaborating. You have the ability to take your own initiatives, are self-sufficient, and can communicate directly, clearly, and honestly.

You must be able to speak and read Swedish fluently.

It is important that you have a solution-focused approach to work and can see different possibilities and solutions when a problem arises.

There are also tasks involving the handling of lifts, cough machines, and suction devices, so if you have experience with this, it is a plus. You must also be able to adapt to the individual's own pace, which varies from day to day, depending on their condition.

You have a genuine interest and feeling for caring for people, with a professional attitude. You also have a flexible and independent working style and can easily adapt to new situations. You can take responsibility as you work based on the individual's needs. You should also have good skills in documentation.

Other qualities that are beneficial for the job include a good sense of humor, calmness, patience, and being responsible. You must be able to speak fluent Swedish as this is a job where good communication is very important.

It is a great merit if you have experience working in personal assistance and have insight into what ALS is and how it manifests.

As we care about our clients' safety and security, we have a routine of obtaining extracts from the criminal record for all individuals employed by the company. This means that we will request a record extract from you before you can start working.

Interviews are conducted continuously during the application period, so do not wait to apply! Please state reference number HA26 in the subject line of your email!

Start date is according to agreement, but we would prefer that you can start training immediately.

WORKING WITH US AT BRA ASSISTANS

As an employed personal assistant with us, you are covered by our industry-specific collective agreement and pension agreement. We offer wellness benefits to all our employees. We care about ensuring that you, as an employee, feel comfortable with us!

Bra Assistans has its headquarters in Örebro but also has local offices in Gothenburg, Västerås, and Stockholm. We also have clients and employees in other locations throughout the country.