About this role
OP Assistans is seeking a personal assistant who is interested in working as a substitute on an as-needed basis for one of our clients in Gävle.
ABOUT THE JOB
The position is a substitute role as needed. The estimated need has previously been about 1 shift per week on average, but since this is a needs-based employment, it may vary to be more or less. The tasks include transfers, personal care, wound dressing, and other assistance with the client's daily life. The work takes place both inside and outside the client's home, with days varying in activities. Some days may be filled with activities, while others may be spent in a more tranquil environment at home.
Working hours: Weekdays from 08:00 AM to 05:30 PM
ABOUT THE CLIENT
The client is a woman in her 40s living in Gävle with her family. She uses a wheelchair and communicates her wants and needs herself. An active woman who enjoys exercising, baking, cooking, and gardening. She works part-time and likes to spend time with family and friends and appreciates traveling. There are pets in the home.
ARE YOU THE ONE WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
We place great importance on personal suitability, and the most crucial factor for us is that the chemistry between you and the client works well. We are looking for someone who is confident in themselves and their role as a personal assistant. You need to be flexible and have a good ability to adapt to the client's wishes and needs. In addition to this, there are some requirements to work at this workplace:
Requirements:
• Able to work in a home with pets
• Have sufficient physical fitness to manage an active workday
It is also advantageous if you:
• Have a B driver's license
• Have experience in personal assistance or another care-related profession
We offer:
• A secure employment with a collective agreement – we adhere to the collective agreement between Vårdföretagarna and Kommunal.
• Contractual insurance – you are covered by a range of contractual insurances such as accident compensation, pension, occupational injury insurance, and group life insurance.
• Wellness allowance of 2,500 SEK per year – we want you to feel good even outside of work.
• Training – you will receive thorough orientation and the opportunity to participate in several training sessions that will make you confident in your role, including: - Team Olivia's Assistant Training - Ergonomics and Transfer Training - CPR
Personal assistance should feel safe, respectful, and simple – a natural part of life where the client is in control. At OP, we have been working to create such assistance since 1998. Through precision, commitment, and a systematic approach, we ensure that the client's assistance works in practice. As a smaller company, we build close and long-term relationships. Many of our managers have worked as personal assistants themselves and have a deep understanding of the profession. We know what it takes for assistance to function in everyday life – not just in theory. Despite being small, we have access to support and resources from our larger group, Team Olivia. This means we can provide you with the personal service you need while also having the security and stability of a larger organization. OP Assistans currently has 55 clients and approximately 400 employees who are employed full-time or part-time. The office is located in central Gävle. Would you like to know more about us? Please visit our website: http://www.opassistans.se
To be employed with us at OP Assistans, you need to have a BankID and agree to use your BankID in the service. A prerequisite for starting employment with us is that you, as an applicant, can present valid identification. To ensure that all candidates moving forward can prove their right to work in Sweden, we also request a personal certificate from all applicants. You can order the personal certificate free of charge via the Swedish Tax Agency's website and download it directly with BankID here. To work as a personal assistant, you must be at least 18 years old.
You will also need to present a valid extract from the criminal record. The correct extract can be found here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/
Recruitment is ongoing, which may mean that the position is filled before the advertisement's closing date.
We welcome your application!