Personal Assistant Needed for Our Sunshine

Hello!

Our boy is a ray of sunshine who loves to smile! He uses a wheelchair (which you will maneuver), has epilepsy, and is fed via PEG. He cannot speak verbally and has an intellectual disability, so his mental age is much younger than his physical age. Your willingness to communicate on his terms is important, as a good interaction is a big part of the job.

Do you have experience with PEG, breathing problems, intellectual disabilities, and epilepsy? That’s a big plus! He has a progressive illness, and changes in care and needs occur from time to time, so you need to be knowledgeable about his routines, which are adjusted monthly.

He lives centrally in Stockholm with his father and in Bromma with his mother (every other week). Sometimes he has the opportunity to be at Lilla Ersta and is entitled to bring his personal assistants there as well.

Your Superpowers on Site:

As a personal assistant, you will be our hero on site and provide support in all kinds of situations. The tasks include:

• Diaper changes, showering, and support during meals (PEG feeding).
• Walks, play, stretching, and physiotherapy.
• Quick assistance during breathing difficulties and seizures.
• Participate in outings, family activities, and playground visits.
• Pick up the boy from school and travel with him home via transport service.
• Watch over him during the nights primarily due to epilepsy, reflux, and breathing.

We are now looking for someone who wants to work as a substitute as needed. If everything feels good, there is an opportunity for a permanent position.

Your Profile:

• Child-loving, present, attentive, and caring.
• Not afraid of medical care. The boy has a progressive illness, and his health condition can change rapidly. You need to be very alert and stress-resistant.
• Present, reliable, and meticulous.
• Responsible, understanding, and punctual.
• Positive and has a good mood when you are at work.
• You arrive on time, follow routines, and take initiative when needed.
• You are good at understanding written instructions and meeting deadlines. You prefer to ask once too often than once too little to provide the right care.

Introduction:

The introduction will take place immediately in collaboration with the boy's parents. You need to build a relationship with the boy and learn about his care needs and routines by going through a few introductory shifts during the day before you can start working nights.

Shift Schedule:

• Weekday afternoons 14:55-21:00
• Holidays around 9-15 or 15-21 (possibility for double shifts exists, i.e., 9-21)
• Nights around 21-10

What We Offer:

• Engaged team: You will be part of our fantastic team of assistants who truly care about this little boy! Relationships are important; this assistance is proof of truly wonderful relationships.
• Developing environment: Regular staff meetings and reviews of routines and training so that you, with or without experience, can learn everything you need to do a good job.
• Meaningful work: You truly make a difference every shift; you are a source of security for both the parents and the boy.
• Wellness benefits, collective agreements, insurance, and much more.

Apply Now!

Become a part of our wonderful team and make a difference in a fantastic boy's life! Submit your application today and take the step towards a fun and meaningful job as a personal assistant.

According to the law on background checks, anyone working with minors must present an extract from the police's criminal and suspicion register before employment. You will order the extract yourself, preferably before the interview. It is perfectly fine to order it digitally here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/digitalt-registerutdrag/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/digitalt-registerutdrag/) for work with children with disabilities (LSS).

Contact person at God Assistans: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])