Paramedic/Healthcare Assistant Wanted at Region Västerbotten

Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation yield results.

The ambulance service assesses and treats patients at home, at the scene of an accident, and during transport to the hospital, and is also responsible for transports requiring special medical care. The ambulance service in Västerbotten performs around 33,000 missions in the region. In Åsele, we have our emergency vehicle that works with acute care in collaboration with Åsele municipality.

If you want an exciting and challenging job where no two days are the same - then the ambulance service might be for you.

In addition to the emergency vehicle in Åsele, our stations in Southern Lapland include Lycksele, Tärnaby, Storuman, Vilhelmina, Dorotea, Sorsele, and Malå. We are now looking for summer substitutes for the summer of 2026 - are you the one we are looking for?

Selection and interviews are ongoing. Welcome with your application!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a paramedic or healthcare assistant with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that makes people feel safe.

In the ambulance service, you meet patients of all ages who have suffered from acute illness, injury, or who need care during transport. You assess and treat patients at home, at the scene of an accident, and during transport to a healthcare facility. The job is about making a difference for others and showing humility while maintaining calm in demanding situations. In the ambulance, you work in teams, and our nurses have the medical responsibility. You and your colleague also have the ultimate responsibility to check at the beginning of each shift and throughout the shift that the ambulance has the correct equipment so you can perform your duties in a patient-safe manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who has graduated from a healthcare program and has work experience in ambulance care or other relevant experience in emergency care that the employer deems valuable for the organization. It is an advantage if you have specialized training in ambulance care.

For nursing students, the basic requirement is completion of semester 4 for employment as a nursing assistant with us.

You must have a B driver's license and good driving experience. You must be proficient in Swedish, both spoken and written. Working in ambulance care can be physically demanding, so we require physical endurance.

As part of the recruitment process, you will undergo a fitness test and driving test.

As of July 1, 2023, the title of healthcare assistant is a protected title. This means you need a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare to use the title of healthcare assistant in healthcare. You apply for a certificate of protected title for healthcare assistants from the National Board of Health and Welfare. If you have already received this certificate, we ask that you attach it to your application.

OTHER

Read more about our benefits for those who work with us on our website here (https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner).

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants from various backgrounds.

In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask for no contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, or similar.

If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then send your application documents by post.