Personal Assistant (part-time, weekends and evenings)

Kurvinen, Joosa; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Kurvinen, Joosa is seeking two part-time personal assistants to support a man using an electric wheelchair. Shifts are in the evenings and on weekends, averaging about 12 hours per week, with potential flexibility for additional hours.

Work is primarily in Herttoniemi, Helsinki, with varied locations and accessible by public transport. Candidates should be fluent in the chosen language and able to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual.
• Good physical fitness; lifting the employer is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with everyday tasks such as eating, dressing, bathing, and moving around.
• Accompany to stores and other destinations.
• Provide quick support when needed while also having time for quiet activities.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Social awareness

Strong communication

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a couple of part-time personal assistants for evening and weekend shifts, starting near the beginning of September. Each assistant will typically work two shifts per week, averaging about 12 hours per week.

I am a 36‑year‑old man with muscular atrophy, using an electric wheelchair, and I need personal help around the clock. The work may fit alongside studies, as long as you do not have long practice work periods coming up. Flexibility and the ability to work additional shifts are a plus.

Work will be primarily in Herttoniemi, near the metro, with locations that may vary; using public transportation is advised.

Responsibilities

• Assist with everyday tasks such as eating, dressing, bathing, and moving around the city.
• Accompany to stores and other destinations.
• Provide quick support when needed while also having time for quiet activities.

Qualifications

• No strict requirements; prior experience is not required.
• Responsible, situationally and socially aware, punctual, and very reliable.
• Good physical fitness; lifting the employer by hand is not required.
• Fluency in Finnish or English is not mandatory, but strong communication in the chosen language is expected.

Work Schedule

Evening and weekend shifts, about 12 hours per week. Flexibility for additional shifts is a plus.

Compensation

Hourly wage: 13.89 €/h (paygrade B1, HETA union).

Bonuses: evening 15%, night 40%, Saturday 25%, Sunday 100%.

Application

Send a free‑form application, with or without a CV, to [e-mail]. Interviews are limited; we encourage a comprehensive application.

Employment Details

• Employment relationship: Employment
• Working time: Evening, periodic, weekdays, weekends
• Number of positions: 2