Personal Assistants and Support Team Members

Vetlanda kommun · Full-time

Storgatan 1, Vetlanda, Sweden

4 position(s). Would you like meaningful work where you make a difference for others every day? We are now seeking several new colleagues for personal assistance and support services within our functional support department. We are proud that our functional support department achieved its best employee satisfaction score ever in our staff survey – something that reflects the work joy and security we build together. We are seeking employees for several different assignments: Personal assistance for a man in central Vetlanda. He has an acquired spinal cord injury and extensive care needs. The work involves support with personal care, leisure activities and exercise, as well as close collaboration with others in the assistance team. The schedule consists of 24-hour shifts with on-call duty to meet the user's needs and create continuity in daily life. Personal assistance for a man in central Vetlanda. He has cerebral palsy and intellectual disability. As an assistant, it is important to be able to take your own initiative, as the user seeks an active leisure life. The work is scheduled for day, evening, weekend and on-call shifts. Personal assistance for a woman in central Vetlanda. She has autism, intellectual disability and diabetes. Self-harming behavior occurs, which means you need to be calm, steady, motivating and able to follow routines. The work involves support and assistance with everything in daily life, such as cooking, hygiene and leisure activities. The work is scheduled for day, evening and weekend shifts. The support team within functional support. Here you will meet several different users and work where needs are greatest. The assignments are often more complex and require trustworthy, clear and professional conduct. The work may involve meeting people with extensive functional variations, autism, psychiatric issues, self-harm problems or other challenging behaviors. Working hours vary and may be scheduled for day, evening or night – awake or sleeping night shifts. As a personal assistant or support team member, you work closely with people and contribute to creating a safe and functioning daily life. Work tasks vary and may include personal care, exercise, meals, activities, structural support and social support based on the user's individual needs. We are looking for someone who treats people with care and respect. You have a manner that creates trust and security, are flexible and responsible, and can handle both calm and more demanding situations. You work well with others but can also work independently and make your own decisions when the situation requires it. As we apply meal allowances in these matters and follow the municipality's policy, your working time must be smoke-free. The scope of these positions will be agreed upon, as they vary between assignments. We want you to feel good as our employee, both at and outside of work. Therefore, you have access to wellness contributions, free swimming and discounts on massage, among other benefits. Read more about our benefits: https://vetlanda.se/formaner We believe in a workplace where differences are a strength and where we always meet each other with joy and respect. There is room here for the courage to think differently, try new things and develop. By collaborating and supporting each other, we create community and pride. Together we are Vetlanda Municipality. Qualifications Desirable: training as a personal assistant, nursing assistant or in a children's and leisure program. Category B driver's license. Experience in personal assistance, disability services (LSS), autism, psychiatry or working with challenging behaviors is a merit. The position requires a criminal record check. The certificate should be for HVB facilities and is ordered via the Police website. (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/hvb-hem/) We place great emphasis on personal qualities. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Indefinite, start date: As soon as possible, by agreement. Selection and interviews are held on a rolling basis. Working hours: Day shift, evening shift, night shift, weekend and on-call duty.