Make a Real Difference – Personal Assistant to a Cheerful Young Woman in Lidköping!

Do you want meaningful work where your presence and patience truly matter? We're now looking for a dedicated assistant to a 22-year-old cheerful young woman who loves music, swimming, and long walks. About the Role As a personal assistant, you are her source of security in daily life. Since she lives with CCHS (Ondine's syndrome), she breathes with the help of a ventilator while sleeping, and during the day you help her with the care of her tracheostomy. Through your attention and calm demeanor, you create a safe environment where she can thrive, despite challenges with communication. Since she is non-verbal and has autism, you need to be attentive to her way of expressing herself. Your most important task is to understand her needs and be there as support in all daily activities – both at home and during her everyday activities. Who Are You? We place great importance on your personality and your ability to build relationships. Patient & Attentive: You have the ability to stay calm even when communication is challenging. Respectful: You understand and respect the dynamics of working in a private family home. Reliable: You're comfortable taking responsibility and staying alert and awake, even during night shifts. Requirements: Driver's license and access to a car, as well as a criminal records clearance. Meritorious: Experience with autism or working with non-verbal individuals. What We Offer Thorough Introduction: Are you new to the profession? No problem! We provide approximately 50 hours of training where you'll learn everything about the ventilator, tracheostomy care, and how to best support our client. Flexibility: The position is 85-95% with good opportunities for additional hours. Varied Work Shifts: Shifts vary between 7–13 hours (24-hour assistance, awake nights). Welcome to apply – we look forward to meeting you with the right personality fit and a big heart. About the Assistance Company In this role, you will make a difference in people's lives and work together with us according to our core values: SHIRA – Soul, Heart, Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility. Personal assistance is a service under LSS (the Act on Support and Services for Persons with Certain Disabilities). As a personal assistant, you provide individual support and care to people who have been granted personal assistance because they need help with one or more basic needs. Each client is unique and your work tasks vary based on the client's needs. You safeguard the client's self-determination and integrity, and contribute to making everyday life run smoothly. The role of personal assistant places high demands on the ability to build good relationships.

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