Vacant job

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

About the position

We are currently seeking a personal assistant for a wheelchair-bound girl living in Vaxholm. This is a part-time position of approximately 47 hours/month. Your duties will include, among other things, supporting and training in the use of various communication aids, training in transfers with assistive devices, personal hygiene, toilet visits, walks and activities in the local area, assistance during meals, as well as reading to and with our client.

Working hours are scheduled as follows:

• Tuesdays 16:00–21:00
• Thursdays 16:00–21:00

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, flexible, and cooperative. The most important factor is that there is personal chemistry between you as the applicant and the client. This may become decisive in the final selection.

Requirements:

• Fluent proficiency in the Swedish language, both spoken and written
• Non-smoker
• Calm and pedagogical personality

Merits:

• Experience within care and social services
• Ability to speak and understand Tigrinya

Scope: Part-time, approx. 47 hours/month.
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 application deadline. Therefore, do not hesitate to submit your application today!

Upon Employment To be employed by us at Nordström Assistans, you must have a BankID and agree to use your BankID in the role. A prerequisite for starting employment with us is that you can present a valid ID document as well as a valid tax certificate (personbevis) and/or any documents proving your right to work in Sweden. You can easily download the tax certificate 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 children and young people under 18, you are required to present a certificate of no criminal record. From March 1, 2026, new regulations will apply, meaning the register check will include both extracts from the criminal record register and the suspicion register. The extract is ordered via the Police Authority's e-service. Note that processing times may vary, so it is advisable to order in good time. The extracts can be ordered with BankID via the following link: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/).

We recommend that you ensure you have current extracts in accordance with current legislation and the new rules coming into effect 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 Swedish 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)