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Substitute in Elderly Care in Nyköping Municipality

Nyköpings kommun

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Do you want a job where you truly make a difference every day?

Then this is for you!

The elderly care in Nyköping municipality consists of home care and special accommodations, where we work together to create safety, care, and quality of life for elderly people in their daily lives. Whether you are new to the workforce, studying to become a nursing assistant, or have previous experience, you are warmly welcome to join us.

Here you will work in a meaningful and educational job where you do something truly important. You will be part of a team with caring colleagues who support each other and are passionate about providing good care.

We believe in having fun at work, developing together, and valuing the uniqueness of each individual, both in those we meet and in our employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a substitute within elderly care, you will provide support, care, and service to individuals with various needs. The work is based on decisions from social workers and implementation plans developed together with the individual.

You will work with:

  • Providing personal care and practical support in daily life, such as assistance with hygiene, transfers, dressing, and undressing
  • Performing service tasks such as cleaning, laundry, shopping, etc.
  • Creating social interaction and safety through conversations, walks, and activities
  • Carrying out health and medical tasks after delegation from licensed personnel
  • Documenting in our operational system according to applicable guidelines

In home care, these tasks are performed in the elderly person's own home. The work is independent and requires you to have a good ability to plan your day, adapt to different situations, and handle both physical and digital aids.

In special accommodations, you will work in a team with colleagues to provide residents with a safe, meaningful, and active life. You are part of a work team where you collectively are responsible for following up on interventions, providing support in daily life, and contributing to a good care environment.

Work hours may be scheduled for days, evenings, weekends, and nights.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in people and wants to contribute to a dignified and safe daily life for our elderly.

For the position, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written
  • Have basic digital competence
  • Be responsible, empathetic, and have good teamwork skills
  • Be able to cycle or have a B driver's license (requirement for certain home care groups)

It is an advantage if you have:

  • Nursing assistant education or other relevant care and nursing education
  • Previous experience in elderly care

We place great emphasis on personal suitability. You are secure in yourself, flexible, have an easy time collaborating, and have a respectful and professional demeanor. You have the ability to work independently, make your own decisions, and adapt to the individual's needs.

OTHER

On the coast, an hour from Stockholm lies Nyköping. A rapidly growing municipality with a focus on sustainability and good service. Here, distances are shorter, nature is closer, and life is a little easier.

Working in Nyköping municipality means becoming part of an ambitious organization in an exciting growth phase. Among other things, the Ostlänken is being built, which is a 16-kilometer new double-track railway between Järna and Linköping. New travel centers are also being built: one in central Nyköping and one at Stockholm Skavsta Airport. The development will positively impact our region for many years to come, both in terms of the labor market and good citizen services.

About 4,300 people work within Nyköping municipality, and our broad organization with many professional groups offers you good development opportunities. Here, many of society's most important jobs exist. Therefore, if you choose to work with us, you can be sure to engage in meaningful tasks. Here, you are helping to make a difference, both for individuals and for the municipality as a whole. Welcome to a workplace where opportunities grow.

  • Probationary employment may be applied.
  • This position may be placed in the municipality's war organization, which means that the municipality ensures the position during heightened preparedness.
  • A security review may be conducted for this position according to the Security Protection Act.
  • Tests in early selection may be used in this recruitment.
  • When applying for a job with us, we ask that you use our e-recruitment system. This way, the handling of your application becomes efficient, quick, and secure.
  • We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.
  • The position will be filled on the condition that it is not needed for already employed staff.

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