Personal Assistant

Nissinen, Ella; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissinen, Ella in Helsinki is seeking a dedicated assistant to help with daily activities and personal care for a 22-year-old student at Aalto University who uses a power wheelchair. The role offers varied shifts, with start/end times adjusted to study commitments, and potential travel within Finland, including occasional trips abroad.

Interviews conducted at the current home in Lauttasaari, Helsinki. No prior experience required; proactive individuals welcome.

Qualifications

• No prior professional experience required; proactive and attentive attitude is valued.
• Ability to follow instructions and integrate into social circle.
• Willingness to learn transfers and mobility tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and personal care.
• Support mobility tasks and transfers when needed.
• Adapt to varied hours and travel within Finland.
• Follow safety and privacy guidelines.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Daily activities support

Flexibility

Finnish language

Education

No formal education required

Job description

About the role

Would you be my new assistant? I am a 22-year-old student at Aalto University and I use a power wheelchair.

I lead an active student life, so if you are looking for a versatile job where no two days are the same, keep reading.

My living situation will change this fall when I move to Järvenpää, which means I will need more assistants as my life centers around Helsinki and Espoo.

I plan to move to Helsinki soon.

My hours will vary due to studies, work, hobbies, and other activities, so shifts are varied and I will try to accommodate your preferences for start/end times and location. Schedules are prepared monthly, balancing everyone’s preferences and days off.

I value openness and mutual flexibility.

I have been employing assistants for four years, and I have never asked an assistant to work on a day or time they requested off.

Some days are quiet, others busy; some days may involve long days with movement between places.

The job includes helping with daily activities, personal care, and mobility tasks (e.g., transfers from wheelchair to bed or toilet).

Travel is possible to Finland or abroad, including overnight trips if desired.

A driving licence is helpful but not required since I mostly use public transport or taxis.

The job suits an energetic, 18+ person who enjoys working with a young adult.

Good Finnish is required.

No prior experience or education is required, but I hope an assistant will be proactive, follow given instructions, and fit into my social circle.

The job also requires tolerance for some monotony and frequent changes in a day.

If needed, we will train transfers.

I am seeking one full-time or several part-time assistants; part-time hours must be at least 40 hours per month.

Indicate in your application whether you want full-or part-time work and, if part-time, the weekly hours you seek.

Contract & Pay

Start date is in September/October as agreed.

The contract is in writing, and pay is processed by Keski-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue after invoicing hours; base pay is 14.23 €/h (B2). Evening, night, and weekend supplements apply.

I follow the HETA union collective agreement.

Location

Interviews occur in my current home in Helsinki's Lauttasaari, near the metro.