Young Woman Seeking Two Part-Time Personal Assistants

I am entering a new phase in my life as I find my way into adulthood with my own apartment. This is where you come in, as you will enable this for me. You support me so that I can live the independent life I want. You will become an important part of my development. I am currently building my assistance team and am looking for two dedicated part-time assistants. I am 23 years old and come from South Korea. I have a strong personality but am also cautious, and I have a lot of thoughts and humor. My greatest interests are music, food, and books. I am drawn to learning new things. I enjoy spending time with my family and activities such as going out and snowboarding, or watching movies. At the moment, I am not engaged in any activities, which makes my days look a bit unusual right now. My hope is to study in the future. Cerebral Palsy is a companion in my life. It teaches me a lot about myself and the world around me. It affects my entire body, especially the right side and oral motor skills. I need support or assistance with everything physical. I communicate using alternative communication methods. Therefore, I need assistants who can interpret and convey my communication in both Swedish and English. I can walk, but I use a wheelchair for longer distances. **Job Responsibilities** I may need your help in various ways at different times, even with the same task. Sometimes I have more or less energy. It is important that you are attentive and do not make assumptions. As my assistant, you need to know me, my disabilities, and my communication methods very well. You need to be able to pick up on details and nuances about me. Good hygiene is important in this job for both me and you. As a personal assistant, you will help me with: - Personal hygiene such as bathroom visits, showering, and dressing - Care for my Mic-Key - Meals (I eat by mouth but also have a Mic-Key/"button on my stomach" as a supplement) - Household chores and daily activities - Anything that requires two hands - Activities outside the home - Leisure activities and interests - Accompanying me on shorter trips - Support in communication and taking notes - Medical visits or similar situations where communication support is particularly significant - you will be my voice - Being present and attentive to my needs and routines - Providing support without taking over – your role should promote my independence when I have the energy - Taking initiative at times but also asking me - Handling intimate and personal support with respect for my privacy **Position** I am looking for two part-time assistants. Due to the nature of the job, I am seeking someone who identifies as female. The position is a temporary employment with the possibility of extension if we are a good fit after the trial period. The work shifts are scheduled as follows (subject to change due to travel or other reasons): - Monday–Thursday: 06:30-16:00 and 16:00–23:00 - Friday: 06:30-16:00 and 16:00–23:45 - Saturday: 06:30–12:00 and 12:00–23:45 - Sunday: 06:30–12:00 and 12:00–23:00 You will work some of these shifts to meet your required hours. At times, you will work more, and at other times less, which will also affect your salary. Your schedule may need to be adjusted. As a personal assistant, you will work independently. It is beneficial if you can step in on short notice in case of illness or other vacancies. **Specific Requirements** To thrive and succeed in this role, you need to: - Be able to cook - Be able to take notes - Be willing to learn sign language as support - Have an eye for communication - Be organized and flexible - Be detail-oriented - Not be allergic to fur - Be smoke-free **Meritorious** It is a plus if you have experience with Mic-Key and are interested in alternative communication methods. **Personal Qualities** I am looking for someone who is genuinely interested in people and personal assistance. You are flexible and structured. You are present, attentive, curious, mature, professional, and self-assured. You have good communication skills (both verbal and alternative communication methods). You can be my voice in various situations by picking up on details and nuances about me and understanding me. You can build deep, professional relationships so that I can trust you as my assistant. You are open to feedback and dialogue and understand the importance of providing support without taking over, while also taking initiative at times. **About STIL** STIL (Founders of Independent Living in Sweden) is an assistance cooperative where members manage their own assistants. Read more at http://www.st