Särnmark is one of Sweden's oldest companies in personal assistance and was founded by the current owner in the early 1990s. We work based on a clear and stated set of values, and our primary goal is to create the best conditions for individualized personal assistance based on each person's unique needs. Särnmark currently has over 3,500 employees, and our customers and employees are located throughout Sweden. Särnmark's headquarters is in Sundbyberg, but we also have offices in other parts of Sweden.
About the Job as a Personal Assistant
As a personal assistant, you work closely with a person with a disability in their daily life. You assist and support the person both in everyday activities and during leisure time. Your workplace is wherever the customer is located, and your main responsibilities involve assisting the customer so they have the opportunity to live the life they wish.
Job Duties
Your job duties depend on the customer's needs and lifestyle. They can range from personal hygiene assistance, help with mobility, housework, meal preparation, to assisting the customer at work or during activities outside the home.
We Are Looking for You If You:
We are looking for someone who is responsible, attentive, and has an aptitude for learning new tasks. At Särnmark, you will always receive an introduction at the customer's location and have access to training on the role of personal assistant.
About the Employment
The employment is for a fixed term as long as the assistance assignment lasts, and compensation is paid hourly. Work hours vary based on the customer's needs: daytime, evening, and on-call night shifts, weekdays and weekends.
Salary and other employment terms are in accordance with the collective agreement for Personal Assistance, Vårdföretagarna - Kommunal.
How to Apply
You apply by clicking the "Apply" button at the bottom right of the page and answering a number of screening questions. You must also attach your CV. You do not need to include a cover letter.
We look forward to receiving your application!
In your application, you must specify your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to prove that you have permanent residence in Sweden in order to be employed at Särnmark. If you are applying for a position as a personal assistant for an adult customer, you need to provide a copy of your criminal record extract. You can order the extract through the Police website here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/arbete-i-hemmet-med-aldre-och-personer-med-funktionsnedsattning-e-tjanst/ If you are applying for a position as a personal assistant for a child under 18 years of age, you also need to be able to provide a valid copy of your criminal record extract before you can start working. You can order the extract through the Police website here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/