Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Entry
On-site
This position as a Handicaphjælper (personal assistant) in Nexø requires providing comprehensive 24/7 support to a young man with muscle atrophy. Key competencies include practical assistance, personal care, domestic tasks, secretarial duties, and accompaniment. The role involves driving, thus possession of a B category driving license is preferred. Candidates must be mature, stable, reliable, flexible, honest, and demonstrate strong situational awareness and collaboration skills. Effective communication in German or English is required, while Danish language skills are not necessary. The assistant must be positive, open-minded, and tolerant, with no prior experience needed as full training is provided. Additionally, the role demands adherence to health and safety protocols, including support with BiPAP therapy and following infection control measures related to Corona and other lung infections, with all necessary protective equipment supplied. The candidate will join a team of personal assistants and be remunerated through DUOS according to FOA’s collective agreement. This role suits individuals seeking a responsible, empathetic position involving close personal support, requiring adaptability and interpersonal skills more than formal qualifications or prior experience.
About the role
Role Summary
- Young man (21 years old) with muscle atrophy seeking a personal assistant
- Lives with his mother in Nexø
- Needs assistance with almost everything 24/7
- Can think and speak independently
Responsibilities
- Practical assistance
- Driving (B category car license preferred)
- Accompaniment
- Personal care
- Domestic tasks
- Secretarial tasks
- Assistance with BiPAP therapy
- Following safety measures due to Corona and other possible lung infections (all necessities provided)
Requirements
- Preferably a man, around 35 years old or younger
- Preferably holds a driving license (B category)
- Mature, stable, and responsible
- Flexible and honest
- Good situational awareness
- Strong collaboration skills
- Positive, open-minded, and tolerant
- Good German or English skills (Danish not required)
- No prior experience needed (training provided)
Benefits
- Part of a team of personal assistants
- Paid via DUOS according to FOA’s collective agreement
How to Apply
- Send your application and comprehensive CV to [email protected]
- Mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
- Applications for future positions are also welcome
Handicaphjælper (personal assistant) – Nexø (English version)
Role Summary
- Young man (20 years old) with muscle atrophy seeking a personal assistant
- Lives with his mom in Nexø
- Needs assistance with nearly everything 24/7
- Can think and talk independently
Responsibilities
- Practical assistance
- Driving (B category car license preferred)
- Accompaniment
- Personal care
- Domestic tasks
- Secretarial tasks
- Assistance with BiPAP therapy
- Following safety measures due to Corona and other possible lung infections (all necessities provided)
Requirements
- Preferably a man, around 35 years old or younger
- Preferably owner of a driving license (B category)
- Mature and stable
- Reliable, flexible, and honest
- Situational awareness
- Good collaboration skills
- Positive, open-minded, and tolerant
- Good German or English skills (Danish not required)
- No prior experience needed (training provided)
Benefits
- Part of a team of personal assistants
- Paid through DUOS based on FOA’s collective agreement
How to Apply
- Send your application and comprehensive CV to [email protected]
- Please mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
- Applications for future positions are also welcome
