About this role
Female Personal Assistant for a Girl with Down Syndrome, 80% Night Shift, Tvååker
Are you a woman who enjoys playing with children and would thrive working quieter hours during the night? We are looking for a personal assistant for a girl who is always seeking joy, laughter, and considers every assistant her friend.
She is younger than her actual age of 15 and has Down syndrome. The family lives in Tvååker.
About the Position
This is a temporary position for the duration of the assistance assignment at 80%, with a rolling two-week schedule.
Week 1 Week 2
Mon. 22:30-07:30 Mon. Off
Tue. 22:30-07:30 Tue. Off
Wed. Off Wed. 22:30-07:30
Thu. Off Thu. 22:30-07:30
Fri. 22:30-08:00 Fri. Off
Sat. 22:30-08:00 Sat. Off
Sun. 22:30-07:30 Sun. Off
The work involves awake night shifts with full hourly pay plus additional compensation (approximately 50-60 SEK/hour extra).
We offer you a warm and pleasant workplace where you truly make a significant difference for both the girl and her family. The girl has Down syndrome, autism, is verbal, and very social. She has heart and lung issues and is sensitive to infections (but not allergic).
Responsibilities
Monitoring oxygen saturation, oxygen, and medication via button/PEG during the night while the girl sleeps. In the morning, you will have time to give the girl breakfast and play for a while. The girl enjoys playing board games, crafting, baking, cuddling, and having fun. We work with a low-arousal approach and utilize play and role-playing. You will receive thorough training and shadowing for an extended period. The shadowing will take place during the day and conclude with night shifts. Development opportunities through courses and increased responsibilities.
Who You Are
The girl is looking for a woman who is attentive, meticulous, and loves children. It is important that you can also have fun and have a good sense of humor, as this is how the girl builds relationships. A strong emphasis will be placed on personal chemistry.
Qualifications
You should have experience or at least a strong interest in working as a personal assistant. Perhaps you have a sibling with a disability, have worked in short-term care, preschool/school, or similar. Due to the risk of infections, this position is not suitable for individuals with young children at home. A requirement is that you can communicate fluently in Swedish, as the girl needs clear communication.
We welcome your application today, but no later than December 7th, as interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Start date as soon as possible.
GIL has coordinated personal assistance since 1989. The cooperative has roots in the Independent Living movement, based on the principle that individuals with disabilities know best how they want to live their lives. Typically, the person entitled to assistance is the closest supervisor of the assistants, or a person with specific knowledge about the individual is appointed.
As a personal assistant, you support a person with a disability to live the life they want to live. To attract and retain competent and satisfied assistants, we invest in training and events. We believe that development and meeting others lead to motivated and secure assistants who enjoy working with us.
- GIL has a collective agreement with Fremia-communal.
- GIL offers its employees up to 2,500 SEK/year in contributions for wellness and health.
- GIL applies individual salary setting. Salary according to agreement.
- At a potential interview, you are expected to present a criminal record extract.
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as selection is ongoing! Good luck!