Vacant job

At Nordström Assistans, we are now looking for you who have your heart in the right place and who want to enhance a person's life with special support.

About the position

We are currently looking for a personal assistant for a lively 75-year-old woman living centrally in Hammarby Sjöstad. The position is a temporary hourly contract for work on an as-needed basis and during the absence of regular staff. Our client has a great interest in culture, food, sports, art, literature, and tending to her flowers on the balcony during the summer. The client has aphasia and apraxia following a stroke, which has caused difficulties in verbal expression. Duties include, among other things, walks, coffee breaks, various household chores, accompanying and supporting during doctor's visits, exercise, grocery shopping, and cooking.

The working hours are scheduled as follows:

• 10:30–18:00, on both weekdays and weekends.

About you

As a personal assistant with us, you play a crucial role in creating a safe and meaningful everyday 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 apply for this position are a person who is sensitive, responsible, and flexible. The most important factor is the personal chemistry between you as the applicant and the client. This may become decisive in the final selection.

Requirements:

• Experience in personal assistance and/or care and support,
• Fluent knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written,
• Non-smoker,
• Not allergic to fur-bearing animals.

Merits:

• Calm and pedagogical personality,
• Completed healthcare-related education,
• Valid Category B driver's license for automatic transmission,
• Experience working with people who have aphasia and/or apraxia, or other neurological functional variations following a stroke.

Scope: Extra/as needed. Number of positions: 1. Start date: Immediately. Selection and interviews are conducted continuously, and the position will be filled as soon as possible. Salary: We apply individual salary setting. Other benefits 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 coordinator. Your application may be shared with our sister companies if your profile matches another position within Team Olivia. Selection may be conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. Therefore, do not hesitate to submit your application today!

Upon employment To be employed by us at Nordström Assistans, you need to have a BankID and agree to use your BankID in the role. A prerequisite for starting employment with us is that you, as the applicant, can present a valid ID document as well as a valid certificate of no criminal record (personbevis) and/or any documents proving the right to work in Sweden. The certificate of no criminal record can be easily downloaded from the Swedish Tax Agency's website. Due to the fact that the position may involve solo work, night work, 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.

If you are to work with this client, you are required to present an extract from the criminal record register. From March 1, 2026, new regulations apply meaning that the register check will cover both extracts from the criminal record register and extracts from the suspicion register. The extract is ordered via the Police Authority's e-service. Note that processing times may vary, so the order should be placed well in advance. The extracts can be ordered with BankID via the following link: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/) and you choose the option for work with "Elderly or persons with disabilities".

We recommend that you ensure you have current extracts in accordance with current legislation and the new rules that come into force on March 1, 2026.

For you 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 Public Employment Service. It is voluntary to state this information in your application, or you can also inform us during a potential interview.

Nordström Assistans We 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 life. We have existed since 1998 and today offer personal assistance throughout Sweden, operating from regional offices in Stockholm, Gotland, Malmö, Jönköping, and Gällivare. Our success rests on our employees, and we are looking for you who want to be part of our team!

We follow collective agreements between Kommunal/Vårdföretagarna.

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