Summer substitutes for personal assistance

Welcome to Älvkarleby Municipality – a workplace characterized by proximity and engagement At Älvkarleby Municipality, you will encounter a work environment where you have close access to managers, colleagues, and decision-makers. We are over 700 employees who work together based on our shared values of Courage, Will, Respect, and Holistic View, which guide how we collaborate, develop, and serve our residents. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and actively strive for our organization to be characterized by diversity, equality, and respect. Here, there is room to grow and contribute your unique skills and personality. Älvkarleby Municipality is located just south of Gävle, where the Dalälven River meets the sea. With Skutskär as the central town, nature is always around the corner – river, forest, sea, and tranquility in a beautiful combination. Approximately 9,500 residents live here, enjoying ample opportunities for a rich life both at work and in their leisure time. Transportation options are excellent – with three train stations, frequent bus connections, and proximity to the E4 highway, we are an attractive municipality for commuters. This also makes us a natural meeting place for people with various experiences and skills. To promote a healthy lifestyle, we have smoke-free working hours. Would you like to contribute to a municipality with a hopeful future and closeness to both people and nature? We welcome your application! Description We are currently seeking summer substitutes for personal assistance within Älvkarleby Municipality, where you will have the opportunity to work in a stimulating and meaningful role where you can truly make a difference in people's lives. Personal assistance fundamentally involves engagement for another person who needs help and support with various aspects of daily life. Within Älvkarleby Municipality's personal assistance, approximately 40 personal assistants work to be available for our clients at any time of day. Our personal assistance services are divided into two different units, and together we operate throughout the municipality. Job Responsibilities In personal assistance, you will work closely with our clients, providing help with personal hygiene, dressing and undressing, transfers, cooking, exercise, household management, and activities. As a personal assistant, you provide support and help the client create structure and security in their daily life. Working hours vary, and there may be night shifts as well as on-call duties. The work may also be performed with several different clients. Working in personal assistance often involves working alone. You will frequently work in the client's own home. There are both child and adult cases, and if you work with child assistance cases, you will work closely with families and guardians. Your responsibilities will also include performing social documentation and participating in the establishment of individual care plans. Transportation may involve walking, driving, or cycling. Qualifications It is important that you enjoy meeting, supporting, and helping other people. Being attentive, humble, and respectful of the equal value of all individuals are essential qualities. The job involves communication and documentation. Therefore, you need to have proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written, and be accustomed to using a computer. Knowledge of the Swedish language equivalent to SFI course D is required. Since the work often involves working alone, we are looking for someone who is confident, independent, and meticulous. You are calm, kind-hearted, and maintain a professional approach. You put the client at the center, are responsible, and possess good collaboration skills. The work as a personal assistant can be physically demanding, so it is important that you have good physical ability. If you have studied in the Care Program or have other education and experience that we consider equivalent, this is an advantage. A B driver's license is advantageous; in certain assistance cases, it is also a requirement. The work involves day, evening, and weekend shifts, and in some services, also night shifts. We would prefer that you can work for a significant part of the summer to ensure continuity for both you and the service. For work within Älvkarleby Municipality's care services, a criminal record extract is required. Valid ID and right to work in Sweden To work in Älvkarleby Municipality, you need to present a valid ID that shows your citizenship. In some cases, you may also need to provide a document that proves your right to work in Sweden. If you are offered employment, you must be able to show one of the following: - Passport - Driver's license - SIS-marked ID card along with a personal certificate showing citizenship, - Other valid ID that clearly states your citizenship. If you are a citizen of a country outside Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must also show that you have the right to work in Sweden (e.g., residence or work permit). Military placement for permanently employed staff As a permanently employed staff member in Älvkarleby Municipality, you are, according to the decision of the Municipal Council, military-placed at