Vacant job

We are currently looking for 2 new personal assistants to join our team to support a man in his 30s.

The client has autism, a moderate intellectual disability, and epilepsy. Daily life is characterized by a calm pace where the client's daily condition dictates the activities.

The work involves a strong focus on the home environment and creating a safe and adapted living situation.

It is important that you, as an assistant, are comfortable with spending the majority of your shifts indoors. Although the client has interests such as motor vehicles, music, second-hand shopping, outings, and coffee breaks, he may choose to stay inside and decline suggested activities.

Your role is to be present as a supportive and attentive presence, accept his choices, and together find meaningful ways to spend the day. This could include watching movies, playing board games, using an iPad, or simply enjoying quiet moments at home.

As an assistant, you are the client's safe haven in daily life. Your duties include:

• Personal Support: Assistance with care, routines, and household management.

• Activities: Support during shopping, outings, and social gatherings.

• Safety and Communication: A central part of the job is being attuned to the client's well-being. In times of stress, anxiety, or difficulty communicating, the client may express strong frustration through intense emotional outbursts.

• Your Role: Requires you to maintain your calm, act as a stable role model, and guide him when the outside world becomes too intense.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who is stable, responsible, and has a pedagogical mindset. You have genuine patience and the ability to create the structure the client needs to thrive.

Requirements for the position:

• Valid driver's license and access to a private car (the residence is located outside Visby).

• Non-smoker.

• Comfortable working in varying shifts.

Merits:

• Experience with Low-Affective Interaction (LAB).

• Knowledge of autism, intellectual disability, or epilepsy.

• Previous experience in personal assistance or similar care work.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability and chemistry. We are looking for someone who can combine professionalism with a warm and calm approach.

Practical Information

Working Hours: Shifts include long days (08:00–21:00), split shifts (08:00–16:00 / 16:00–21:00), and night shifts (21:00–08:00).

Start Date: Introduction will take place as soon as possible according to agreement.

We welcome your application! Please describe your experience with similar work and why you believe you would thrive in the role of an assistant with us.

Company Information

Assistans på Gotland AB

We are a small company on Gotland belonging to Humana Assistans. You can find our office in Visby on Herkulesvägen. Our cozy office has 6 employees: 5 who belong to Assistans på Gotland and 1 who belongs to Humana Assistans.

For us, the assistants are our greatest resource and are of enormous importance. Do you have a big heart, practical skills, and a desire to make a difference for a fellow human being? Are you good at reading what others need and can "act without being seen"? Then you might be the person we want to hire!

At Assistans på Gotland, we have a collective agreement and offer all employees paid introduction, further education, and wellness benefits.