Vacant job

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

About the position

We are currently looking for personal assistants for a young man with great joy of life and significant care needs, who lives on Lidingö. One position is approximately 80%, and the other is a hourly employment for work on an as-needed basis and in the absence of regular staff. Your duties will include supporting with daily routines, care, various types of transfers, planning and accompanying activities, going for walks, personal hygiene, meals, and dressing/undressing. In this role, you will be one of the key people contributing to this young man, just like other youths, getting the opportunity to be active and explore what life has to offer. For example, being at school, at the swimming pool, at amusement parks, in the gym, on playdates with friends, or traveling with the family.

Working hours are scheduled as follows:

• 08:00-18:00, 14:00/15:00-21:00, 12:00-21:00, 21:00-08:15 (awake night). Double assistance occurs.

About the client

This young man is wheelchair-bound and lives with his family. He is used to living an active life, both independently and with his family. He has established routines and likes when things happen in his daily life. Our client, with his family, goes skiing and also enjoys spending time at their country house. As an assistant, you should be able to join these trips, and it is highly appreciated if you share the client's interests, such as skiing. He also enjoys going out into nature for walks and likes to visit museums in his free time. There are several aids available in the home.

Our client and his family have high expectations of the assistants, and in return, they give great responsibility and opportunities to develop in the role. 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 consider it vital that you are active, resourceful, and driven in your work. You need to have an understanding of and the willingness to learn about the care needs of this client, as well as being able to understand how and why different tasks are performed. You also have no problem working in and contributing to a team. In our client's home, great importance is placed on your social skills and sensitivity. Personal maturity and being unpretentious are central to this role.

In addition to the above, we believe that you applying for this position are responsible, sensitive, flexible, positive, organized, open, solution-oriented, and cooperative. Your personal qualities are crucial for this position, and the most important thing is that there is personal chemistry between you as the applicant and the client. This will be decisive in the final selection.

Requirements for you

• Not allergic or afraid of dogs,

• Fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written,

• Capable of lifting heavy loads and various types of transfers,

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

• Understand healthcare work and care needs,

• Can work all hours of the day,

• Are flexible as a person and willing to learn the work with this specific client,

• Are unpretentious and experienced in working in teams.

Merits include

• Hold a B-driver's license and have access to a personal car,

• Previously worked as a personal assistant, in healthcare and/or childcare,

• View this work long-term.

Scope: 1 position at approx. 80%, 1 position for extra work/on an as-needed basis. Number of positions: 2. Start date: Immediately, by agreement. Selection and interviews are conducted continuously, and the positions will be filled as soon as possible. Salary: We apply individual salary setting. Other benefits in accordance with collective agreements.

The 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 ongoing, and the position may be filled before the last application date. Therefore, do not hesitate to submit your application today!

Upon employment For employment with us at Nordström Assistans, you need to have a BankID and agree to use your BankID in the job. A prerequisite for starting employment with us is that you, as an applicant, can present a valid ID document as well as a valid personal certificate and/or any documents proving the right to work in Sweden. The personal certificate 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 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 an extract from the criminal record. From March 1, 2026, new regulations apply meaning that the register check will include both extracts from the criminal record 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 made 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/).

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 possible interview.