We are looking for you to work with a wonderful 22-year-old man. He lives independently in his own apartment where he receives assistance around the clock. Double assistance is available during day and evening; single assistance at night.
This is a part-time position at approximately 50% where you work in a team, all working closely together in double assistance. Our client has autism, epilepsy, and an intellectual disability. He faces many challenges in life, but thanks to his assistants, he has the opportunity to live a fine and fulfilling life that includes horseback riding, swimming, and hanging out with friends.
The more basic tasks involve ADL (activities of daily living), communication using alternative communication methods, and training to help our client feel as well as possible both physically and mentally. He needs help with everything in his daily life such as personal care, meals, dressing and undressing, and training. You will be part of all aspects of the client's day, from household chores, cooking, and activities.
Our client very much enjoys being in nature, driving, and spending time with his friends. He loves music in all its forms. A couple of times a week he attends day activities and also has other activities on days when he is not at day activities. He also swims every week, so swimming ability is appreciated.
Since he does not communicate through speech, we place great importance on the person working with him being attentive and responsive to his signals.
Assistant's Role and Experience
We are looking for someone who is positive and active in their role as an assistant. You should be able to maintain positive communication without expecting many responses in return. You need to bring your own personality to the role and any experience with horses is welcomed, as it creates a sense of security and makes things smooth every time our client goes to his adaptive riding sessions.
You will receive thorough, individualized training in all aspects of the client's support needs and routines.
Desirable Experience
Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication.
Previous experience in personal assistance.
Experience with epilepsy.
Driver's license (Class B) is required, as the client has his own car that assistants drive.
Swedish, both spoken and written.
Physically strong, as some transfers occur that can be physically demanding.
Working Hours/Employment Level
Start immediately or by agreement.
Part-time position at 50%
Working hours are scheduled for daytime, evening, and weekends.
About Salary
We apply salary according to Fremia. Collective agreement.
We offer wellness benefits and training opportunities.
At FMF Assistans, our policy is to request a criminal record check from all employees as we prioritize the safety of our clients. If you are called for an interview, we would appreciate it if you bring a current criminal record check no older than one year. A criminal record check for work with children/youth can be most easily ordered at https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/ – for work with persons over 18 years old, 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, just as we do, to feel great responsibility and pride in your role. Every day our assistants help our clients have a better everyday life, and that is what personal assistance is all about. We have committed to our clients that we will do our utmost to provide you, as our assistant, with the best conditions to succeed in your work. Warm welcome to us – We are here for our clients and our assistants.We are looking for you to work with a wonderful 22-year-old man. He lives independently in his own apartment where he receives assistance around the clock. Double assistance is available during day and evening; single assistance at night.
This is a part-time position at approximately 50% where you work in a team, all working closely together in double assistance. Our client has autism, epilepsy, and an intellectual disability. He faces many challenges in life, but thanks to his assistants, he has the opportunity to live a fine and fulfilling life that includes horseback riding, swimming, and…