Personal Assistant for High-school student

The Personal Assistant provides physical assistance to enable mobility challenged male student to participate in studies and community activities. The position is based in Espoo/Helsinki and averages 40 working hours per week on normal school weeks. Working hours are agreed according to student's individual needs between typically between 7:30 - 17:00. Work will start at 12.8.2026 till 5.6.2027 according to school term.

(School term dates and holidays | City of Helsinki / "General upper secondary schools" 2026-2027 : https://www.hel.fi/en/childhood-and-education/school-term-dates-and-holidays )

Main Duties: The Personal Assistant's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the student when traveling and getting into and out of taxis and other means of transport.

• Assisting with wheelchair mobility both indoors and outdoors.

• Providing practical assistance with daily activities related to school and studies, including moving between locations, handling personal belongings, and other tasks as needed.

• Assisting with personal hygiene needs (e.g. toilet help) in accordance with the student wishes and instructions.

• Observe suitability of upcoming learning material and convert proactively to digital as required by student or teachers.

• Providing practical assistance with other everyday activities as required by the student.

The assistant works according to the student's instructions and preferences, respecting the student's privacy, dignity, self-determination, and independence at all times.

✅Qualifications

• Reliable, responsible, and punctual.

• Respectful and professional attitude.

• Good communication skills (Finnish language is not required).

• Ability to assist with mobility and everyday physical support. This requires good physical strength from personal assistant.

• Suitability to work in high-school environment.

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar role is an advantage but is not required. Appropriate orientation will be provided.

This position is intended to support the student's participation in everyday school-life. It is not a healthcare or nursing role, but a position providing practical personal assistance in accordance with the student's individual needs.