Vacant job

Are you an honest, secure, clear-minded, resilient, and quick-thinking person with a sense of humor?

Then you are likely exactly who we are looking for!

About the position

We are currently looking for personal assistants who want to work on an as-needed basis, with the possibility of a permanent schedule for a woman in Höganäs. Your task is to assist in daily life, which includes assistance with daily routines (e.g., photography, computer work, gardening, personal hygiene, meals, dressing/undressing) as well as assistance with lifting and transfers, etc.

The working hours are currently scheduled as follows:

• 06:00 - 13:00
• 10:00 - 20:00
• 20:00 - 06:00 (Awake night)
• 10:00 - 13:00 (Double assistance)

About the client

You will be working with an active, social, and socially engaged 70-year-old woman. She is self-determining, expresses her wishes clearly, and plans her daily life herself. Therefore, it is important that you have a positive attitude, are flexible, and adapt to her pace to assist her in the best way possible with everything needed to live well.

Her interests include being active on the internet, using her mobile phone, and maintaining continuous contact with her large network. As an assistant, you will help with typing on the computer when she dictates. Additionally, you will assist with interests such as photography, gardening, and cooking. She believes that good personal chemistry is a prerequisite for a successful collaboration, and that a good working environment is important.

About you

As a personal assistant with us, you play a crucial role in the client's security, independence, and well-being.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Attentive and observant: You can learn to interpret the client's needs while not being afraid to ask questions.
• Positive and responsible: You contribute to a good atmosphere and take responsibility for your tasks.
• Flexible and cooperative: You adapt to the client's pace and wishes.
• Respectful of privacy: You have great respect for the client's privacy in her home and learn to sense when it is appropriate to step back.

You will receive an introduction to, among other things, lifting techniques so that you feel secure in your work. Good physical fitness is required as transfers are part of the job duties. We want to emphasize that the personal chemistry between you and the client is of utmost importance and will be decisive in the final selection.

Requirements for the position:

• No smoking during working hours.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both in speech, reading comprehension, and writing.
• Good physical ability as some lifting and transfers occur.

Qualifications that are an advantage:

• Experience as a personal assistant or from work in healthcare and social care.
• Driver's license and access to a car to easily commute to the workplace.

Scope: Extra on an as-needed basis, with the possibility of a permanent schedule in the future.

Number of positions: 2.

Start date: According to agreement. Selection and interviews are conducted continuously, and the position will be filled as soon as possible.

Salary: We apply individual salary setting. Other compensations 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 last application date. Therefore, do not hesitate to submit your application today!

In case of employment

For employment with us at Nordström Assistans, you need to have a BankID and agree to use your BankID in the position. A prerequisite for starting employment with us is that you, as an applicant, can present a valid ID document as well as a valid proof of identity (personbevis) and/or any documents proving the right to work in Sweden. Proof of identity 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 this client, you are required to present an extract from the criminal record register. From March 1, 2026, new regulations will 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 time may vary, so the order should be made 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/) and you choose the one labeled 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)