Personal Assistant to Woman

Personal assistant to newly established position We are seeking confident, warm and skilled personal assistants for a newly established position where both full-time and hourly positions are offered. The position involves a client who communicates via a speech-generating device (alternative and augmentative communication) as they cannot speak verbally. They can use one hand and use a wheelchair. The person requires tube feeding and has a urinary catheter system via the stomach and needs care based on these medical conditions. The client's adult child also lives in the home and is involved in daily life. The client enjoys cooking, has a good sense of humor and is emotionally open — a family background with horse interests may mean that activities related to horses occur or that animals and outdoor activities are important for wellbeing. As an assistant you will become an important part of creating a safe, dignified and happy daily life. Work tasks include support with personal hygiene, transfers using lifting and transfer techniques, management of tube and catheter-related routines according to current guidelines and training, cooking and meal support based on client interests, communication support with the speech-generating device, and social and emotional support. You will plan and carry out activities that strengthen their participation and quality of life — for example cooking together, conversations, short outings or accompanying them to activities. We are looking for someone who is attentive, confident in care situations and can create a calm and positive atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to be involved from the start in a newly established position. Positions can be offered on a full-time/part-time/as needed basis depending on your preferences and the position's needs. Experience and qualifications Experience working as a personal assistant, nursing assistant or equivalent is desirable. Experience with or willingness to work with alternative and augmentative communication (speech-generating device/AAC). Knowledge of or willingness to be trained in tube and catheter care according to current guidelines. Experience with transfers and lifting techniques, particularly ReTurner. Good ability to document, follow routines and good computer skills as certain mandatory work tasks are performed digitally. Requirement for background check: an extract from the criminal record registry will be required. Language: good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing. Personal qualities Attentive and empathetic — can read and meet emotions, and create security. Positive sense of humor and ability to contribute to a happy and warm daily life. Patience and creativity in communication with a person who uses a speech-generating device. Responsible and reliable — follows routines and safety regulations. Flexible and solution-oriented — can adapt to changes in schedule and situations. Good ability to cooperate with family and care professionals. Technically skilled or willing to learn to handle aids and communication devices. What we offer you as an employee Introduction and continuous training in relevant care and support tasks as required. Support in your work day and clear routines. A meaningful role where you daily contribute to the client's quality of life, participation in the home and opportunities to build long-term relationships. Wellness allowance We have a policy as part of the employment process to check new employees against the police's criminal record registry. This means that upon employment we will request a criminal record extract from you before you can start work. You order the extract yourself from the police. You can find the form at the following web address: http://www.polisen.se/Service/Blanketter/Blanketter-belastningsregistret/ Select criminal record extract for LSS. The police's processing time can be up to two weeks - we recommend ordering your extract today. Do you want to be part of and create a safe existence in the client's life? Then we look forward to hearing from you. How to apply: Send your application with CV and a cover letter where you describe your experience with similar work, your available working hours, when you have the opportunity to start and whether you are applying for a position or hourly work. We are the somewhat smaller assistance company with a large personal commitment. We operate throughout Sweden and provide personal assistance based on the values of personality, security and the individual.

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