Make a Difference in People's Lives – Become a Personal Assistant

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Särnmark is one of Sweden's oldest companies specializing in personal assistance and was founded by its current owner in the early 1990s. We operate based on clear and explicit values, and our primary mission is to create the best conditions for individualized personal assistance tailored to each person's unique needs. Särnmark currently has over 3,500 employees, and our customers and staff are located throughout Sweden. Särnmark's headquarters is in Sundbyberg, but we also have offices in other parts of Sweden. We are now seeking personal assistants for customers living in Gävle and the surrounding area. Do you want a job that really matters? We are looking for personal assistants who want to make a real difference in people's daily lives. For us, the job is not just about helping – it's about creating opportunities for people to live their lives on their own terms. We are now recruiting personal assistants for several different customers, both children and adults, with varying needs and disabilities. What does the job involve? As a personal assistant, you work where the customer is. This could be in their home, at work, school, during leisure activities, while traveling, or in other places where life happens. You help with what the customer needs support with to live as independently as possible. The tasks vary depending on who you work for, but may include: Personal hygiene Getting dressed and undressed Movement and assistive devices Cooking, cleaning, and other household tasks Accompanying customers to activities and social events Support with all of life's big and small moments Some customers also have medical needs where assistive devices and care such as tracheostomy, catheter, tube feeding, or other advanced care may be required. You will receive the introduction and training necessary for the role. Who are we looking for? We are not looking for specific qualifications or a perfect resume. We are looking for people. People who are confident, respectful, and attentive. Who understand that personal assistance is about being there when needed – but also about knowing when to step back. You need to be social, engaged, and present while respecting the customer's privacy and self-determination. You should feel comfortable working in someone else's home and understand that the customer and their family set the boundaries for their own lives. We believe that you: Are responsible and reliable Have good interpersonal skills Are flexible and solution-oriented Can work well with customers, family members, and colleagues Have the ability to adapt to different situations and people See the person behind the disability This is personal assistance Personal assistance is not about taking over someone's life. It's about making it possible. Providing support without controlling. Helping without limiting. Being there without taking up space. For the right person, this is not just a job – it's a profession where you get to contribute every day to creating safety, independence, and quality of life. Welcome to us If you are looking for work where no two days are the same, where you get to develop as a person and at the same time make a real difference for someone else – we would love to hear from you. The employment is primarily on an as-needed basis, but for certain assistant positions it may be for a set period as long as the assistance contract lasts, and compensation is hourly wage. Working hours vary based on the customer's needs: day, evening, night (active and on-call), weekdays and weekends. Salary and other employment terms according to the collective agreement for Personal Assistance, Healthcare Employers - The Municipal Workers' Union. How to apply You apply by clicking the "apply" button at the bottom right of the page and answering a number of selection questions. You must also attach your CV and cover letter. Submit your application today. We recruit on an ongoing basis. We look forward to receiving your application! In your application, you must indicate your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to provide proof that you have permanent residence in Sweden to be employed at Särnmark. If you are applying for work as a personal assistant for an adult customer, you need to provide a copy from the police records (belastningsregistret). You can order the records through the Police website here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/arbete-i-hemmet-med-aldre-och-personer-med-funktionsnedsattning-e-tjanst/ If you are applying for work as a personal assistant for a child under 18 years old, you also need to provide a valid copy from the police records before you can start working. You can order the records through the Police website here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/Särnmark is one of Sweden's oldest companies specializing in personal assistance and was founded by its current owner in the early 1990s. We operate based on clear and explicit values, and our primary mission is to create the best conditions for individualized personal assistance tailored to each person's unique needs. Särnmark currently has over 3,500 employees, and our customers and staff are located throughout Sweden. Särnmark's headquarters is in Sundbyberg, but we also have offices in other parts of Sweden. We are now seeking personal assistants for customers living in Gävle and the…

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Gävle

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3. 7. 2026

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