Care Assistant at Wadköping's Special Housing

Are you a trained care assistant who speaks Finnish? Do you want to be part of an exciting journey to new premises and a newly opened department? Then the position as a care assistant at Wadköping's special housing might be right for you!

About the Position

The positions as a care assistant will initially be placed at Södermalmshemmet until the turn of the year 2026/2027 when we move to the brand new Wadköping's special housing, which is part of the health district Wadköping. There we will start a Finnish-speaking department, and you will play an important role in shaping how the work should function, both in terms of routines and new working methods. Together with colleagues with similar backgrounds, you will contribute valuable insights into Finnish traditions and culture to create a safe and homely department.

As a care assistant, you will have a coordinating responsibility where you plan, execute, and follow up on the daily work. You will work in a team with colleagues with different competencies, and we always focus on the individual needs and interests of the residents. We work with a rehabilitative approach and person-centered care where the resident's needs, wishes, and abilities guide the goals for rehabilitation.

Examples of Tasks:

• support the resident in daily activities/employment in a person-centered way
• be responsible for finding suitable activities/tasks in consultation with the resident
• perform care tasks and, based on delegation, some medication management
• collaborate with relatives and others in the resident's network such as nurses, occupational therapists, and other actors, e.g., the region
• document and review existing documentation
• establish and follow up on implementation plans

About the Workplace

Wadköping's health district is located in Öster in central Örebro, near the city park. There will be several different operations collaborating in the health district. The move will take place at the turn of the year 2026/2027 when the housing will move into new fresh premises.

Södermalmshemmet is located in central Örebro and is the largest care and nursing home in Örebro municipality with 108 places distributed over 12 groups. In each group, nine care staff work. Södermalmshemmet focuses on cognitive impairment and somatics. Here, care staff, nurses, occupational therapists, unit managers, and assistants work closely with relatives and residents. The current position is primarily in a department focused on cognitive impairment.

Read more about our operations here: Södermalmshemmet - orebro.se (https://orebro.se/sodermalmshemmet)

Wadköping's health district is located in Öster in central Örebro, near the city park. There will be several different operations collaborating in the health district. The move will take place at the turn of the year 2026/2027 when the housing will move into new fresh premises.

The area of care and nursing is part of the Social Administration. The operations include care and nursing, preventive activities, regulatory authority within the area, as well as housing placement and housing adaptation. Within the area of Care and Nursing, we work to support and help people who need care, support, or assistance in their daily lives.

Read more about what it's like to work within Örebro municipality and care and nursing at orebro.se/jobb/socialtarbete (https://orebro.se/jobb/socialtarbete)!

Qualifications

As a care assistant with us, you are a secure and stable person. You have the ability to meet residents in a professional manner by being calm, attentive, and accommodating in your approach. You collaborate well with others and relate to them in a responsive and smooth manner. Additionally, you easily adapt to changing circumstances and see opportunities in changes. Since the work involves digital documentation in operational systems, good computer skills are required. You master the Finnish and Swedish languages in such a way that you can communicate with residents and other staff, as well as document in writing what the operation requires.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

Requirements:

• proof of protected professional title, or covered by transitional regulations (permanently employed care assistant as of July 1, 2023)
• good knowledge of the Finnish language

Meritorious:

• experience working in documentation and operational systems (e.g., Lifecare)
• experience in care contact

Scope and Start Date

Employment form: permanent employment

Employment rate: 100%

Start date: April or by agreement

Number of positions: 10

Working hours: scheduled day, evening, and every other weekend

Other Information

As of July 1, 2023, care assistant is a protected professional title. This means that you will need proof from the National Board of Health and Welfare to be employed as a care assistant. While waiting for your proof, it is possible to be employed as a care aide. However, if you had a permanent position as a care assistant on July 1, 2023, you may continue to use the title.

Interviews may be conducted digitally. You can read more about our digital interviews and how to prepare at orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer (https://orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer).

Before you are offered a position in care and nursing work, you need to present a criminal record extract.

Application

The application deadline is February 19.

Selection and interviews will be ongoing.

Welcome with your application!

Protected personal information? Read more about how to apply at orebro.se/jobb/skyddadepersonuppgifter (https://orebro.se/jobb/skyddadepersonuppgifter)