About this role
Särnmark is one of Sweden's oldest companies in personal assistance, founded by the current owner in the early 1990s. We operate based on a clear and articulated value foundation, and our primary drive 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 clients and staff are located throughout Sweden. Särnmark's headquarters is in Sundbyberg, but we also have offices in other parts of Sweden.
We are looking for a personal assistant for a pleasant and sociable man in his 70s, residing at beautiful Liljeholmskajen with his wife. After a stroke, he now requires support in his rehabilitation and daily life to regain his independence.
He is positive, enjoys social interaction, and wants to lead an active life – therefore, we are seeking someone who wants to contribute to his continued development and quality of life.
Your Responsibilities
As an assistant, you will be an important support in his daily life, with tasks including:
- Assistance with daily training and rehabilitation
- Support with personal hygiene and mobility
- Household chores
- General support in the home to promote independence
Who You Are
To thrive and perform well in this role, we believe you are:
- Calm, social, and positive
- Secure in yourself and able to sense when support is needed
- Organized and flexible
- Communicative and speak good Swedish
Previous experience as a personal assistant, nursing assistant, or similar is advantageous but not a requirement.
In your application, please indicate your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to demonstrate that you have permanent residency in Sweden to be eligible for employment at Särnmark.
If you are applying for a position as a personal assistant for an adult client, you will need to provide a criminal record extract. You can order the extract via the Police website here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/kontrollera-dina-uppgifter-i-belastningsregistret/
If you are applying for a position as a personal assistant for a child under 18 years of age, you will also need to provide a valid extract from the criminal record before you can start working. You can order the extract via the Police website here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/