Särnmark is one of Sweden's oldest companies specializing in personal assistance and was founded by the current owner in the early 1990s. We operate based on clear and stated values, and our primary driving force is to create the best conditions for individualized personal assistance tailored to each person's unique needs. Särnmark currently has over 3,500 employees, and our customers and staff are located throughout Sweden. Särnmark's headquarters is in Sundbyberg, and we also have offices in other parts of Sweden.
About the Personal Assistant Role
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 where the customer is located, and your tasks essentially involve assisting the customer so they have the conditions to live the life they wish.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities depend on the customer's needs and lifestyle. They can range from personal hygiene, assistance with mobility, housework, cooking, to assisting the customer at work or during activities outside the home.
About the Position:
We are now seeking personal assistants who want to work as substitutes with varying needs. To be eligible for the position, you must have experience working with individuals who have autism and/or epilepsy. The work requires that you are calm, composed, and confident in your professional role, and have the ability to create structure and handle different situations with a professional and respectful manner.
We are looking for someone who is calm, confident, and independent. You have the ability to create structure and stability, even in situations that require quick decisions. You feel secure in your role and treat others with respect, patience, and attentiveness. A valid driver's license (category B) and being smoke-free are also required for the position.
The employment form is hourly employment – as needed, and the pay structure is hourly wages. Work hours vary based on customer needs: day, evening, night (active and on-call), weekdays and weekends. You will receive orientation and support to feel confident in your role.
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 attach a personal letter.
We welcome your application!
In your application, you must indicate your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, EU, EES, or Switzerland, you must be able to prove that you have permanent residence in Sweden to be employed at Särnmark. If you are applying for work as a personal assistant with an adult customer, you need to provide an extract from the criminal record. You can order the register extract via 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 work as a personal assistant with a child under 18 years of age, you will also need to be able to provide a valid extract from the criminal record before you begin work. You can order the register extract via the Police website here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/Särnmark is one of Sweden's oldest companies specializing in personal assistance and was founded by the current owner in the early 1990s. We operate based on clear and stated values, and our primary driving force is to create the best conditions for individualized personal assistance tailored to each person's unique needs. Särnmark currently has over 3,500 employees, and our customers and staff are located throughout Sweden. Särnmark's headquarters is in Sundbyberg, and we also have offices in other parts of Sweden.
About the Personal Assistant Role
As a personal assistant, you work closely…