Personal Assistant at 95% Sought for Woman in Östersund

Humana AB · Full-time

831 30, Östersund, Sweden

Would you like to work as a personal assistant and contribute to equal rights for everyone to a good life? In this role, you will make a difference in people's everyday lives and work with us toward Humana's vision – Everyone has the right to a good life. About the Position Personal assistance is a service under LSS (the Act Concerning Support and Services for Persons with Certain Functional Disabilities). As a personal assistant, you will primarily help the client with everything that comes up in daily life and with basic needs. Your work involves safeguarding the client's self-determination and integrity, and contributes to making everyday life run smoothly. Each assistance arrangement is uniquely tailored to the client's life, so work tasks may vary depending on the workplace. The client is a 29-year-old woman who lives in her own apartment and has assistance around the clock. She has epilepsy and autism and lacks speech, but has good understanding of what is said and communicates using sign support (TAKK). Among her greatest interests are horseback riding, swimming, and being outdoors. As an assistant, you will be an important source of security and a helping hand in both daily routines and during these valued activities. Who Are You? The role of personal assistant places high demands on the ability to build good relationships. We are therefore looking for someone who is attentive, engaged, and takes responsibility. It is also important that you can take your own initiative and see what needs to be done. To thrive as a personal assistant, it is important that there is good personal chemistry between you as the assistant and the client. For this position, you must: wish to work with a 29-year-old woman living in Östersund have good knowledge of Swedish tolerate pets as you accompany the client to the stables be non-smoking during working hours For this position, it is advantageous if you: have experience from similar work have experience with epilepsy and autism share the client's interests in e.g. outdoor activities, swimming, and horses/horseback riding Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. Working Hours, Employment Percentage, and Salary The current employment form is "for as long as the assistance assignment lasts" with an employment percentage of approximately 95%. Working hours are scheduled for day, evening, and night shifts with active time around the clock. Work shifts are typically arranged in 12-hour blocks: 7.00-19.00 and 19.00-7.00. Fixed hourly wage by agreement and other compensation according to collective agreement. Start date desired November 1 or by agreement. We would appreciate it if you are available for orientation before this date. What We Offer At Humana, it is important that both you as an assistant and the client feel secure in the collaboration. Therefore, as a new assistant, you will receive an orientation tailored both to the professional role and to the client you will be working with. You will also have access to relevant training and the opportunity to develop in your role – so that you have good conditions to thrive and feel secure in your work. Humana has collective agreements, insurance, and wellness benefits. What Happens Now? We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we review applications continuously and may fill the position before the final application deadline. We only accept applications through our recruitment system in accordance with GDPR. A prerequisite for beginning employment with us at Humana is that you as an applicant can provide a valid ID document and any documents that prove your right to work in Sweden. To work as a personal assistant, you must be at least 18 years old. To those working in recruitment and staffing companies as well as in advertising sales: we decline offers of advertising and recruitment services in connection with this vacancy. We look forward to your application! If you would like to know more about the recruitment process, you are warmly welcome to contact the recruitment manager: Elna Hemlin [email protected]