Vacant job

I am 23 years old and an active, positive girl living just outside Uppsala. I am currently looking for a new personal assistant.

I enjoy shopping, going on outings, hanging out with friends, and maybe walking our dogs. During the day, I attend day activity (DV), where you will also accompany me. I need assistance with all daily tasks, such as personal hygiene, dressing and undressing, feeding via gastrostomy, and transfers (a ceiling hoist is used, but manual lifting is also required). I am an active person, so this is not a job where you sit still all day. I use a wheelchair and an electric wheelchair, and I communicate using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and sign language – therefore, it is important that you have patience and a warm, encouraging manner. I am also very skilled at communicating.

Who are you?

You are a secure, calm, and responsible person who enjoys helping others. You have a good mood, are detail-oriented, and find it easy to build rapport. You speak and write Swedish fluently. Previous experience as a personal assistant is a plus – but most importantly, you have the willingness to learn and the commitment to make a difference in someone else's daily life.

Important to know

There are furry animals in the home – so you should not be allergic.

I am only seeking female assistants.

Valid driver's license and access to a car (required for commuting to and from work, and you may be required to drive during service).

You must speak and write Swedish fluently.

Working hours:

Weekdays 07:00–16:00, 16:00–22:00, and weekends/holidays 07:00–17:00 or 12:00–22:00.

We are currently looking for someone interested in an 80% position, which involves weekends, evenings, and day shifts.

STIL stands for the Foundation for Independent Living in Sweden.

We are a non-profit assistance cooperative and a non-profit association of people with non-normative disabilities. At STIL, the members themselves manage their personal assistants. We work for self-determination, freedom, and equal opportunities regardless of functional ability. STIL was founded in 1984, and we were instrumental in introducing personal assistance in Sweden. Read more at www.stil.se (http://www.stil.se).