Stenungsund Personal Assistant 70% Alternate Weeks

At Tindra, we are looking for just the final piece to complete our team. We can offer a 70% position that is almost exclusively scheduled on odd weeks, daytime hours, including every other weekend. We are seeking someone who is empathetic and has a big heart that you are genuinely willing to share. Tindra needs staff who invest in her life and who truly want to commit to a long-term and dedicated employment. She forms attachments to her caregivers, so you need to be prepared to let her get close to you. As a personal assistant for Tindra, you need to be active and resourceful and prepared for each day to be different, while many things are regularly recurring. All to create security and predictability in her life. She lives in her own townhouse in the southern part of Stenungsund. A driver's license and experience driving a manual car are required for this position. Complete smoke-free environment is another requirement Tindra has. About the Position We plan to start gradually in the fall, with the start of your own schedule later in the fall. You will participate in all available activities and support Tindra in all the ways she needs. Everything from ADL activities to outings and scheduled activities. You will be one of 9 assistants in her group and you will receive thorough introduction from those already working here. You will work much in double-assistant shifts but also have individual days with Tindra. We want to be clear that we are seeking a person who sees long-term potential in this employment and is willing to work hard for you both to thrive together. There is a small dog in the family, so you cannot be allergic or fearful of dogs. Assistant's Role and Experience The client has autism combined with a severe intellectual disability and epilepsy, and therefore needs assistants who are good at reading her daily condition. You need to be able to adjust expectations based on how she is feeling and coping, and that is where – when you succeed with it – you will get direct feedback from her that you two click. She likes to be hugged and show appreciation to her assistants, so it is important that you can "hug back" in a genuine way in these situations. Tindra enjoys cycling, swimming, taking long walks, and ice skating. She also has interests in singing/music and appreciates assistants she can share this with. Tindra needs a clear visual schedule and to know what is going to happen. If you have experience working with visual supports and sign language, that is highly appreciated. You may have some form of educational training and experience working in a home environment. To succeed in this job you also need experience working with low-affect communication and be used to dealing with challenging behavior, as her condition may vary over time. Meritorious Experience Previous work with autism. Knowledge and experience with low-affect interaction. Interest in physical activity. Swimmer, swims at swimming halls without reservations. Fluent Swedish speaker. Interest in singing, music, and instruments. Driver's license (category B) is a requirement. Working Hours/Employment Level 70% position where 10 of 13 shifts are on odd weeks. Work shifts are 9–18 and 7–17. About Salary We apply salary according to Fremia. Collective agreement. We offer wellness benefits. At FMF Assistans, our policy is to request a criminal record check from all our employees as we value the safety of our clients. If you are called for an interview, we would like you to bring a current extract that is no more than one year old. A criminal record check for work with children/youth can be ordered most easily at https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/ - for work with people over 18 years old/adults, you can order a criminal record check at: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/arbete-i-hemmet-med-aldre-och-personer-med-funktionsnedsattning-e-tjanst/ As an assistant with us at FMF Assistans, we want you to feel great responsibility and pride in your mission, just as we do. Every day our assistants help our clients live better lives, and that is exactly what personal assistance is about. We have promised our clients to do our utmost to ensure that you as an assistant with us have the best conditions to succeed in your work. Warmly welcome to us – We are here for our clients and our assistants.

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