Together we develop Sahlgrenska University Hospital for a sustainable future

We are transforming healthcare with the goal of becoming Europe's leading university hospital by 2032. Together with our patients, we work for quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation – in a cohesive healthcare system in the Västra Götaland region. Our vision and goals aim for care of the highest quality, where the patient is always in focus. We provide healthcare locally and regionally, as well as highly specialized care to patients across the country and abroad. Our employees are our strength and contribute to knowledge exchanges nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new working methods, we can simplify everyday life in the hospital and offer modern, accessible, and effective care of the highest quality.

About the job

Care Assistant

As a care assistant, you will meet patients in need of medical care and rehabilitation. You work closely with the patient, which requires a strong interest in people and the ability to understand the patient's situation and needs. As a care assistant, you will work at one of our facilities at Sahlgrenska Hospital, Östra Hospital, Mölndal Hospital, or Högsbo Hospital. The needs of the departments will determine which hospital you are placed at.

Care Assistant with a focus on children

You will meet children and adolescents (0-18 years) in need of medical care and rehabilitation. Care is provided in close collaboration with the child and the child's relatives, which requires empathetic ability and understanding of the patient's situation and needs. You will assist the child with meals, activities, checks, sample collection, and wound care. You will work at Drottning Silvia's Children's and Adolescents' Hospital. Experience working with children is an advantage.

About you

To be considered for the position, you need to meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed at least the third term of the nursing program and completed hospital practice by June 2026
• Completed at least the fifth term of the medical program at the University of Gothenburg by June 2026
• Completed at least the sixth term of the medical program at another institution by June 2026

We are looking for summer substitutes who can work during the holiday period weeks 23-35 (June 1 - August 30). You should be able to work 8 consecutive weeks, including 4 weeks in July.

You are good at collaborating, can adapt to different work situations, and prioritize as needed. We will consider personal suitability when filling the positions.

To provide our patients with good and safe care, it is important that our employees have good language skills and the ability to communicate in Swedish. Your language level should be at least B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), SVA 1 (Swedish as a Second Language 1 in municipal adult education), or equivalent.

Information for applicants

At Sahlgrenska University Hospital, care is provided around the clock, which means that you may work days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Sahlgrenska University Hospital has a time quota linked to night shifts, which reduces weekly working hours for each night worked.

Before employment in psychiatry or pediatric care, a check of the suspicion and criminal record register will be conducted. Interviews will be held during the period January-May 2026.

Recruitment is ongoing during the application period.

For a fair assessment in our selection, we only review CVs and responses to selection questions. You do not need to attach a cover letter.

To be qualified for the position, you should attach:

• Both results and registration certificates indicating which term you are in and how many credits you have earned so far.
• Transcripts translated into English by your university if you are studying abroad. It should indicate which term you are in.
• A statement from the National Board of Health and Welfare or validation of your education through UHR if you have foreign education.
• Employment certificates (optional) from previous employers (dates, employment rate, and hours).

Warm welcome to your application!

About the Västra Götaland Region

The Västra Götaland Region exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure that there is good healthcare for all. We work for sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communication throughout Västra Götaland.

The Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitize more working methods. To be part of the digital transformation, you should have basic skills and be able to use digital tools and services. You can search for information, communicate, interact digitally, are risk-aware, and are motivated to participate in the development to learn new things.

The Västra Götaland Region places all permanent employees in a reserve for crisis situations.

If you want to know more about the Västra Götaland Region, you can visit our introduction for new employees at the link https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion (https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion). You can also read more in the presentation at https://mellanarkiv-offentlig.vgregion.se/alfresco/s/archive/stream/public/v1/source/available/sofia/rs4011-467070786-672/surrogate (https://mellanarkiv-offentlig.vgregion.se/alfresco/s/archive/stream/public/v1/source/available/sofia/rs4011-467070786-672/surrogate).

Application

The Västra Götaland Region prefers that you register your application via the recruitment system. If you as an applicant have questions about the advertised position or for specific reasons cannot register your information in a public system - contact the contact person for the respective ad.

To staffing, mediation, and recruitment companies and to you as a seller: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing, mediation, and recruitment companies as well as other external actors and sellers of additional job advertisements. The Västra Götaland Region has contracted agreements.