Welcome to Älvkarleby Municipality – a workplace with closeness and engagement

At Älvkarleby Municipality, you will encounter a work environment where it is close to managers, colleagues, and decision-makers. We are over 700 employees who together work based on our shared values of Courage, Will, Respect, and Holistic View, which guide how we collaborate, develop, and meet our residents.

We believe in the power of different perspectives and actively work to ensure that our organization is characterized by diversity, equality, and respect. Here, there is room to grow and contribute with your skills and personality.

Älvkarleby Municipality is located just south of Gävle, where the Dalälven River meets the sea. With Skutskär as the central location, you always have nature around the corner – river, forest, sea, and tranquility in a beautiful combination. Approximately 9,500 residents live here, with good opportunities for a rich life, both at work and in leisure.

Transportation is excellent – with three train stations, frequent bus connections, and proximity to the E4, we are an attractive commuting municipality. This also makes us a natural meeting place for people with different experiences and skills.

To promote a healthy lifestyle, we have a smoke-free working time.

Do you want to contribute to a municipality with a belief in the future and closeness to both people and nature? Welcome with your application!

Description

Do you want to make a real difference and contribute to a meaningful summer experience at the Tallmon care and nursing home? We are now looking for summer substitutes who are passionate about working with people and want to be part of Älvkarleby Municipality in the summer of 2026.

Here you will have the opportunity to work in an inspiring environment where engagement and community are in focus.

At Tallmon's care and nursing home, there are residents who need support in their daily lives. The facility has two somatic departments, one department for people with mental health issues, four dementia-oriented departments, and a short-term department. About 70 nursing assistants, caregivers, and assistant unit managers work here.

Responsibilities

As a summer substitute at Tallmon, you play an important role in creating a safe and stimulating environment for our residents.

Working in care and nursing is both fun and developing. Every day, you enhance the quality of life and make a difference for many people. For them, you are an important part of their daily lives, and their needs guide your workday. You assist with everything from personal hygiene to cooking, cleaning, and laundry. The work includes delegated tasks from a nurse, such as medication management. We work salutogenically and in close collaboration between units, and here you will have the chance to work with other substitutes and regular staff for individuals in need of your support and assistance.

Qualifications

It is important that you enjoy meeting, supporting, and helping other people. Being attentive, humble, and respectful of everyone's equal worth are important qualities. The work includes communication and documentation. Therefore, you need to master Swedish in both spoken and written form and be accustomed to using a computer.

If you have studied in the Nursing Program or have other education and experience that we consider equivalent, this is advantageous.

Älvkarleby Municipality is a Finnish administrative area, and knowledge of the Finnish language is an asset.

The work involves both day, evening, and weekend shifts, and may also include night shifts. We would like you to be able to work most of the summer, so that both you and the organization can have continuity.

For work within Älvkarleby Municipality's care services, a criminal record extract is required.

Warm welcome with your application!

Valid ID and right to work in Sweden

To work in Älvkarleby Municipality, you need to be able to present a valid ID where your citizenship is indicated. In some cases, you may also need to show a document that proves you have the right to work in Sweden. If you are offered employment, you need to be able to show one of the following:

• Passport
• Driver's license
• SIS-marked ID card along with a personal certificate indicating citizenship
• Other valid ID where citizenship is clearly stated

If you are a citizen of a country outside Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must also show that you have the right to work in Sweden (e.g., residence or work permit).

Military placement for permanent employees

As a permanent employee in Älvkarleby Municipality, you are, according to the decision of the Municipal Council, military placed at your regular workplace.

E-recruitment and personal data

We use e-recruitment to streamline and ensure the quality of our recruitment process. The information you provide is saved in your personal CV account, which allows you to easily log in and update your information as needed. We therefore ask you to fill in your details carefully and thoroughly, so that they provide an accurate picture of your qualifications and experiences. All information is handled and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).