Care Assistant to Hälsobacken Home Care

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 leisure 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.

For us, leadership is important, which is why all managers are trained in developing 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 firmly stand on our value base, which is - 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, social psychiatry, and individual and family care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a care assistant to Hälsobacken home care, scheduled daytime. In home care, you work in the client's own home and provide the care and support that they are entitled to, according to assistance decisions and individual implementation plans. The job also includes the assignment as a fixed care contact.

Job responsibilities may include assisting with:

• Care and personal hygiene
• Social support and companionship
• Medication management
• Cleaning and laundry
• Accompanying to activities outside the home and much more.

Heavy lifting and solitary work may occur.

All our positions are fundamentally 100%, and you have the opportunity to apply for leave down to 70%. You will have resource shifts in your schedule, which means you can work certain shifts in other units in the municipality.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is a trained care assistant, and experience in the healthcare profession is considered an advantage. You need to be able to provide proof of protected professional title and approved grades/diplomas from care and nursing education.

You have a positive attitude towards development, are flexible, and see new changes as exciting challenges. As a person, you should have a genuine interest in helping our clients in need of support in their daily lives. One of your strengths is the ability to see their individual needs, and you should be driven by a desire to create the best conditions for a meaningful and safe everyday life. For us, it is important that you are engaged and enjoy your job. You are confident in your professional role and have the ability to take responsibility for what is required and contribute to a good atmosphere in the staff group.

You should master Swedish in both spoken and written form (approved in basic Swedish for compulsory school grade 9 or SFI D). You should be accustomed to cycling, as this is part of the job.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Experience in home care is an advantage.

OTHER

Please attach your CV, grades, and proof of protected professional title. Employees are sought on the condition that the position is not required by already employed staff or individuals with preferential rights.

Ystad is the small town with big opportunities. Here you will find extraordinary nature experiences, a vibrant history, a bustling cultural life, and a variety of leisure activities. There is also a rich business community that operates both locally and globally.

Ystad Municipality works for a good personnel policy that promotes well-being and good work performance. We believe in engaged employees who create a better everyday life for our residents.

Our value base Better Together is characterized by four words that clearly summarize what we as an employer stand for; Courage, Trust, Participation, and Professionalism.

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