Personal assistant
A personal assistant helps a person with a disability in everyday tasks and situations, as well as in activities outside the home and in hobbies. The work requires the ability to work independently, good interpersonal skills, flexibility, and good physical condition.
The personal assistant is employed by the person they assist.
The demands of a personal assistant's job vary depending on the needs of the individual being assisted. A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help are essential qualities for working in this profession. A personal assistant must respect the autonomy and self-determination of the person they support. Reliability and commitment to agreed-upon practices are also important.
A flexible and balanced personality is beneficial for this work. The assistant must be capable of working independently and adapting to changing situations. The role requires good listening skills, clear communication, and the ability to learn new things.
Good physical condition is an advantage.
There are no formal educational requirements for working as a personal assistant. However, one can pursue vocational training by completing a 150-credit qualification in disability services. On-the-job orientation is typically provided at the workplace.
Median salary
2176 €/mo
Private sector
2230 €/mo
Public sector
2164 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries