Unique work opportunity as PA in Norway!
As a BPA your role will be to provide assistance for a client with a disability, making it possible for him to live his life as independently as possible. You will work as a BPA, not a carer, meaning that the client will manage the service directly.
The client is a slightly eccentric and individualistic man in his late 20s. He works as a CEO, but due to a progressive disability, he is in need of assistance to live his life. Medvind is providing this assistance through a team of 5 BPAs, we are now searching for the 6th one.
The workday of BPAs is divided into two 12 hour shifts. One for the night and one for the day. We are now searching for someone who is able to work both types of shifts.
BPA role includes assistance with various activities of daily living both inside and outside of the client home, such as:
-assisting with personal needs (including bathing, dressing, toileting etc)
-assisting with client's professional and private work, dealing with correspondence, phone etc. as directed
-assisting with medical needs, mobility equipment - wheelchair, hoist and client's car
-day to day household tasks e.g. laundry, shopping, cleaning, assistance with meals
-participating and assisting on travels, both domestic and abroad
Previous experience is not essential, the training will be provided in your first days of work. Further detail will be given to the potential candidates in the interview.
We offer a highly competitive salary bound by a tariff. The average monthly income lays between 2400 EUR to 3200 EUR before tax.
Employer covers the first month of housing. Employer will also cover the cost of flights to Norway and return at the end of the contract.
Contracts are based on 3 levels. 6 months, 12 months or permanent. Please specify in the application which contract is wanted.
Requirements:
Valid EU drivers licence category B
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and willing to follow further vaccination programs against COVID-19. Follow further vaccination according to the workplace policies.
Excellent English skills
No criminal record
Previous job experience in a similar position is not required, nevertheless, willingness to learn, a positive attitude and a solution-oriented mindset including an open-minded attitude, are required.
Om bedriften
Medvind Assistanse AS is a private-owned Norwegian company that delivers personal assistance (BPA) for people with disabilities. BPA contributes to living an active and independent life with a focus on self-realization and community participation. BPA is just as much about the freedom to choose which life you want to live and who you want to be. With BPA a disabled person will be able to take care of one's duties, interests, needs and wishes like all other members of society.