Substitute in Elderly Care and LSS

Ystad is the small town with big opportunities. Here you will find unique nature experiences, a vibrant history, a dynamic cultural life, and a variety of recreational activities. We also have a rich business community that operates both locally and globally.

In Ystad Municipality, we are about 2900 dedicated employees who contribute and make a difference. Together we create a better everyday life for our residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors, now and in the future.

Leadership is important to us, which is why all managers are trained in developmental leadership. We offer you a secure employment where you make a meaningful contribution to society. Here you will also find many career opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving.

We stand firmly on our values, which are - Better Together, characterized by courage, trust, participation, and professionalism.

Within the social care administration, about 1200 dedicated employees work to provide support and care to those in need in our municipality. The work takes place within elderly care, home care, disability services, and social psychiatry, as well as individual and family care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you want to make a difference and create meaning for others? We are looking for you who want to work as a substitute in elderly care or LSS.

With us, you will have a meaningful job where you contribute to the well-being of others while having fun with colleagues and gaining invaluable experience.

As part of our teams, you work closely with people and support them in their daily lives.

Job responsibilities may include:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Support during meals, cleaning, and other daily chores
• Social interaction and safe communication
• Accompanying on medical visits, activities, or errands
• Working based on help for self-help to strengthen independence
• Medication management after approved delegation

Support is needed around the clock, which means you can work days, evenings, or nights on both weekdays and weekends. As a substitute with us, you will make yourself available in our booking system Time Care Pool when you are able to work.

In some assignments, you may cycle or drive a car.

During the summer, there is an opportunity to work on a schedule, read more about summer jobs at: www.ystad.se/sommarjobb (www.ystad.se/sommarjobb)

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for you who have a warm demeanor and a genuine desire to help others. Experience or education is an advantage, but your attitude and commitment are most important to us.

We place great emphasis on your personal suitability.

Requirements

• Work in home care, especially in residential care and LSS may involve solo work, threats and violence situations, heavy lifting, and medication management. According to the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulations on minors' working environment (AFS 2012:3), sections 6 and 8, such work is not permitted for minors. Therefore, those employed must be at least 18 years old by June 30.
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
• You can handle a physically demanding job with a lot of movement where heavy lifting may occur
• You work according to basic hygiene routines and in short-sleeved shirts
• You can work with both men and women

Meritorious

• Education in care or pedagogy (attach relevant grades/certificates with the application)
• Experience in similar work within elderly care or LSS
• Driving license B
• You can cycle

Other

• For work with children and young people under 18 years, a police record extract is required
• Applications are processed continuously during the application period (a first selection will be made at the end of January)
• Note! When you choose to apply for this position, you will be redirected to a main advertisement. There we will handle your application based on how you chose to respond to the selection questions. In this recruitment, you do not need to fill in a CV or personal letter. Therefore, think about how you answer the questions we ask you in the application.

OTHER

Employees are sought on the condition that the position does not need to be claimed by already employed staff or persons with preferential rights.

Before a possible employment, we will check citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to present a valid residence/work permit or prove that you are exempt from the obligation to have a work permit.

All employees should be offered conditions for good health, which is why we actively work with our work environment. We offer wellness benefits and a smoke-free working time.

In connection with this recruitment, we kindly ask for no contact from recruitment companies and other advertisers. Please note that we only accept applications via Visma Recruit and thus not via email or other contact methods. If you have questions about the position, please contact the specified contact person.