Female Personal Assistant for Active 5-Year-Old Boy

About the Workplace Furuboda Assistans is a private assistance provider in southern Sweden with roots in the non-profit organization Föreningen Furuboda. The company was established in 2005 and is a growing enterprise. Currently, Furuboda Assistans consists of approximately 700 employees. We strive to be a model for sustainable business practices. For us, sustainable business means having a strong customer focus, employee well-being, and working toward low climate and environmental impact. Do you want meaningful work where you get to be close to a child's development and make a real difference in daily life? We are seeking a female personal assistant for a cheerful, curious, and active 5-year-old boy with autism. The boy is currently non-verbal but is in a strong and exciting phase of development. He is taking new steps in his communication, interaction, and ability to express himself. As an assistant, you will be an important part of his daily life and be present when small steps become major milestones. He lives with his family in Södra Sandby and enjoys movement, play, and activity very much. He needs a trusted adult who can meet his pace, create calm during transitions, and help him feel secure in various daily situations. This is work for someone who wants to build relationships over time, be present in play and daily routines, and help a child have better opportunities to understand, communicate, and develop. About the Position The position comprises approximately 60% or slightly more. Working hours are primarily weekdays 2–6 PM and every other Sunday 12–4 PM. The boy attends preschool on weekdays 9 AM–2 PM. Your Responsibilities As a personal assistant, you are a trusted support in the boy's daily life. You help him create structure, understand what will happen, and feel secure in different situations. Your responsibilities include supporting him during routines and transitions, participating in play and activities both indoors and outdoors, creating calm in new situations, and helping with communication and social interaction. We would appreciate if you are willing to learn and work with Hanen-inspired communication strategies, including approaches from More Than Words. This includes, for example, following the child's initiative, observing and waiting for his signals, creating natural opportunities for interaction in play and daily life, and supporting him in expressing needs, desires, and feelings. You don't need to know this from the start. What matters most is that you are curious, attentive, and willing to get to know the boy on his terms. We Are Looking for You If You Are You are a woman who is confident, calm, and patient. You need to be active and enjoy being in motion, since the boy has a lot of energy and loves play and activity. You are playful, present, and responsible, and feel comfortable working closely with children. You are also attentive, good at reading small signals, and can create predictability in daily routines. Experience with autism or work with children is a merit, but personal suitability is most important. What We Offer Meaningful and personal work where you become an important part of a young boy's daily life and development. You have the opportunity to build a secure relationship over time and be present as he takes new steps in communication, interaction, and independence. For the right person, this is work where presence, patience, and commitment truly make a difference. We look forward to receiving your application. Other Information As an employee at Furuboda Assistans, you are offered meaningful work with secure employment, a wellness allowance of 2500 kronor, training, and opportunities to develop in your role. We believe it is important that employees experience joy and community at work, and we therefore offer a range of different activities. With us, just like our customers, you get to be exactly who you are. We have collective agreements and are members of IfA, the Interest Association for Those Entitled to Assistance, and meet their high quality standards as an IfA-approved provider of personal assistance.

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