Personal Assistants Sought for Child with Disability

Employer: DreamCare Omsorg AB Work Location: Västerås Position Type: Part-time, hourly employment Start Date: Immediate Work Schedule: Varied – day, evening, and weekends About the Position We are now seeking dedicated and responsible personal assistants for a young child with significant disabilities. The child has diagnoses within the autism spectrum and lacks independence in all daily activities. The work takes place in the home and during activities in the community. Your Main Responsibilities As a personal assistant, you will be crucial support for the child's safety, development, and participation in daily life. The work includes, among other things: Assistance with personal hygiene, toilet visits, bathing, and care Dressing and undressing, including help with clothing choices Feeding and supervision during meals – ensuring adequate nutrition and preventing choking risk Communication and interpretation of the child's signals (non-verbal) Prevention of risk behaviors and outbursts, including distraction and calming interventions Support during activities, outdoor time, and outings Personal care (such as medication administration, moisturizing) Reliable presence, structure, and continuity in daily life Who Are You? We seek someone who is confident, patient, and able to act professionally even in demanding situations. You need to be attentive, clear, and have a good sense of the child's needs – both regarding communication, structure, and safety. Requirements: Good knowledge of Swedish, spoken and written Physical and mental stamina – the work can be both physically and emotionally demanding Flexibility and sense of responsibility Good collaboration skills and respect for the child's integrity and family wishes Meritorious: Experience working with children with autism, intellectual disabilities, or ADHD Experience in personal assistance, special education, rehabilitation, or other care-related roles Child and leisure program education, care and service training, or other relevant background Class B driver's license We place great emphasis on personal suitability and ability to create a sense of safety. Before You Start This position requires a criminal record extract for work with children with disabilities, which we request upon employment. This is a prerequisite for beginning work in this role. How to Apply Send your CV and a cover letter to: [email protected] Include the reference: "Personal Assistant – Västerås" in the subject line. Recruiting is ongoing – we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. About DreamCare Omsorg AB DreamCare is a care assistance company with heart in every service. We offer personally tailored assistance with high quality and care at the forefront. Our vision is simple: to create good days together – for our clients, their loved ones, and our staff. Learn more about us at www.dreamcare.se

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