Personal assistant

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We are seeking a personal assistant for Keski-Suomen hyvinvointialue through the center for personal assistance for a 20-year-old cheerful young man in Jyväskylä. The employer has autism/intellectual disability; he moves and speaks and understands speech quite well. Communication can be supported with assistive devices. The job does not include care tasks. The employer lives in Uurainen and attends day activities in Jyväskylä. Work is offered at 0–30 hours per month in free time. The work can be done entirely in Jyväskylä on weekdays after the employer's day activities or on weekends/holiday times. The employer may use VPL transport, enabling flexible meetings. Working hours emphasize evenings and weekends and are agreed with the employer's mother. Tasks include assisting with errands and leisure activities, such as physical activities. Because of the nature of the work, the companion should have fluent Finnish. We expect a cheerful and firm work attitude. Training will be provided. Salary: TES A 13.23 €/h + any experience-based supplements. Employment is always private, the chosen person works for the recipient or their guardian. If invited to interview or employment, information will be given personally. Work starts as soon as a suitable assistant is found. The employer has the right to request a criminal record extract from the employee in connection with work with elderly and disabled persons after employment begins (Act 741/2023, §28). The criminal record extract is confidential and must not be sent with the application. To apply, send your application to havu.keskus@hyvaks.fi and include the reference for this job advertisement. We will forward your application to the employer.