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About Ågrenska

Ågrenska is a unique, developmental meeting place and a national competence centre. We operate various activities from a holistic perspective for children, young people and adults with disabilities, their relatives, and professionals. Ågrenska is owned by the Ågrenska Foundation, which is a non-profit organization. As an assistant at Ågrenska, you are covered by a collective agreement, are entitled to compensation for wellness activities, and receive continuous training in your role as a personal assistant. Read more at www.agrenska.se (https://www.agrenska.se).

Who will you work with?

I am a 12-year-old active, playful boy who lives with my mum, dad, and older brother in Kungälv.

I love speed and excitement, and I am looking for a creative assistant with a childlike spirit who wants to go on adventures with me. I love fast-paced games and am looking for someone who wants to help me drive remote-controlled cars, jump on a trampoline, ride roller coasters at Liseberg, play with trains, swim in the sea and at the swimming pool, and run in framerunners or participate in different races in a specialized running stroller. I also enjoy quiet and relaxing experiences, such as visiting Eldorado and its sensory rooms. I enjoy hanging out with my friends; we do, among other things, wheelchair dancing together. I would like you, as my assistant, to help me take the initiative for activities that I and my friends can do, as well as help me maintain contact with them.

I have cerebral palsy, a severe intellectual disability, bilateral cochlear implants, and epilepsy. I have a button on my stomach through which I am fed when I do not have the energy to eat by mouth. I do not have verbal language but am very expressive and communicate with my eyes and body language. Therefore, it is important that you are sensitive and read my needs and what I want. I am also practicing communicating via picture support in a PODD-book and an eye-tracking computer. I need help with everything in my daily life, such as dressing and undressing, food and medication, changing diapers, washing myself, and becoming independent in play.

Scope of the position

The employment level is 50%, but there is an opportunity to work more if you wish!

The working hours vary; usually, you will work weekday afternoons from 14:30–20:30 and longer weekend shifts from 09:30–20:30.

We would like you to start the position in mid/late August. At the beginning of the employment, you will be offered an introduction/shadowing period.

Who are you applying as?

We are looking for you who:

• Are a creative person with a childlike spirit
• Are sensitive and have an ability to see opportunities
• Have a high work ethic
• Are quick to take initiative for play and other activities
• Have good knowledge of Swedish

It is also meritorious if you:

• Have previous experience with children with disabilities
• Have experience with alternative communication
• Have a driver's license and access to a car

If you think the position sounds interesting, do not hesitate to submit your application! Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, which means the position may be filled before the final application date.

We also require that you provide an extract from the criminal record. Apply for this now via the link below: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/)

Contact person:

Amanda Finnhult, Unit Manager - Personal Assistance

[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])