50% Personal Assistant Position for 14-Year-Old Boy in Tyringe

Description:

We are seeking personal assistants for a 14-year-old boy with autism, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, pica syndrome, and an intellectual disability. He lives in Tyringe with his family and needs supervision during all waking hours as well as support with daily activities to ensure they are completed properly. His leisure interests change frequently. One week he might want to play with his cars. The next week he might want to play with his collection of cleaning supplies. He needs to be allowed peace and quiet but under supervision. He is very creative and has a strong interest in creative activities such as drawing, baking, playing with clay, and building things with paper or wood. He also enjoys stories and watching films. To succeed in working with him, it is important that you are willing and make an effort to take interest in his hobbies and interests. The young man has personal assistance to manage his daily life, which in addition to his hobbies and schooling also involves challenging behaviors. He needs your help guiding and supporting him through everyday situations that are difficult for him to understand. You will work as part of a dual assistance team during all waking hours. Therefore, it is important that you can collaborate well with other colleagues. We are looking for someone who is positive, creative, and resourceful. Your work tasks will most days involve trying to stay one step ahead of him. This can range from preventing his challenging behaviors to keeping him engaged. Previous experience with low-arousal approaches is a merit. The position is approximately 50%. Work shifts are at various times but typically between 12:00-07:45, with every other weekend on a fixed schedule. Night shifts are on-call between 22:00-07:00. We are also looking for someone who is willing to fill in as a substitute when our regular staff are sick or need time off. We will be calling candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis. We will only contact candidates who are under consideration for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns about the position, please don't hesitate to contact [email protected] We warmly welcome your application!

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Halmstad

Address

Stationsgatan 30

GPS

56.671699881818, 12.864366993213copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Views

5

Published

26. 5. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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