Care Assistant for Our Modern Dementia Care Home

We are thrilled that you are interested in working with us!

Here in western Värmland, amidst vast lakes and lush forests, there is a strong glow that spreads warmth and light. This glow is our vision and guiding star. Today, approximately 2,700 competent employees work within the Arvika municipal group. Welcome to join us!

Do you want to make a difference every day? Become part of our team at our modern dementia care home!

We are looking for dedicated and caring care assistants for our new special accommodation for people with dementia and respite care.

We need to expand and strengthen our new team with an additional care assistant, and we see that you can start as soon as possible.

Smedbergsgården is a new and modern unit that has a close and family-like atmosphere where every day is unique. Centrally located in Arvika with proximity to everything you need. Opportunity to grow and develop in your role alongside a supportive team and an attentive manager.

We are looking for someone with a big heart and a passion for providing good care with closeness and security. You are responsible and have the ability to create a positive and safe environment for our care recipients. You see every day as an opportunity to make a difference in other people's lives. You have a genuine interest in dementia care and are attentive, patient, and have a warm demeanor.

You provide care and support to our care recipients with a focus on their individual needs. As part of our team, you will work closely with the care recipients and their relatives to provide individually tailored care and support. You collaborate with colleagues to ensure the highest quality of care and create a safe and homely environment where our care recipients feel seen and cared for. We also see that you are comfortable working varying shifts including days, evenings, and weekends to support the needs of the care recipients.

Why wait? Submit your application today and become part of our fantastic team! Together, we can create a place where our care recipients feel safe and cared for every day.

Qualifications

To succeed in the role of care assistant, we see that you have:

• High school education as a care assistant, nursing staff, or other education that the employer deems equivalent.
• Proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.

It is advantageous if you also have:

• Further education regarding behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
• Driver's license (B).

To thrive in the role of care assistant, we see that you are flexible, communicative, self-driven, and interested in learning new things. You have good collaboration skills and are proactive. You work independently and in teams and are always professional in your care. Your personal qualities and competencies are part of what creates the whole in our team, and we place great importance on both in the matching process.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a care assistant include:

• Performing medical care and rehabilitative interventions delegated by licensed personnel.
• Documenting work according to the Social Services Act (SOL) and the Health and Medical Services Act (HSL), which means you create implementation plans, write deviation reports, etc.
• Working according to the National Value Framework and the care and support dignity guarantees.
• Providing care recipients with a meaningful everyday life, ensuring they receive good care of high quality so that they feel secure.
• Together with your colleagues and immediate manager, integrating innovative technological solutions to create a safe and stimulating environment for our care recipients.
• Planning and organizing work in consultation with the unit manager and colleagues.
• Contributing to good communication and close collaboration with our care recipients, their relatives, colleagues, other professional groups, and management.
• Performing tasks according to established delegation and decisions made by the unit manager.

Welcome with your application, selection is ongoing, apply by 2026-01-28!

Other

The Arvika municipal group collaborates with Varbi in recruitment matters, and it is also our recruitment tool for managing applications and ensuring the quality of our recruitment process. You apply for the job through the link in the ad. It is important that you are thorough when filling out your application as it is assessed against other applicants. We have made our choice of media and therefore do not wish to be contacted by sales companies.