Vacant job

There is something special about Avesta! Here, you will find not only Dala horses and rushing rapids but also will and courage, action, and faith in the future. It is the strength of the people that makes Avesta unique. Together, we are building Avesta's future – do you want to be a part of it?

The Social Services Administration operates on the principle that all people we meet have the same value and are unique. Within the administration, there are IFO, LSS operations, social psychiatry, health and medical care, home care, and special accommodations. Approximately 800 employees work here around the clock for our target groups.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a nursing assistant in the Night Patrol, you will drive the municipality's vehicles to various clients, with the goal of providing safe and individually tailored care in the client's own home during the night. Together with colleagues, you are responsible for performing services according to the assistance decision, which includes personal care, supervision, medical interventions delegated by a nurse, and responding to emergency alarms.

The work is based on a scheduled setup and is carried out in accordance with the clients' individual implementation plans. Your tasks include alarm management, documentation according to established routines, and reporting deviations. You will use a mobile phone as a work tool to access schedules, approve completed services, and ensure good communication within the organization.

The work is partially physically demanding, involving heavier lifting, transfers, and movement, such as stairs to clients' accommodations.

The position requires flexibility as you will work in both Horndal and the central parts of Avesta based on the needs of the organization, and solitary work may occur.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a trained nursing assistant with an approved nursing education.
• Has a valid driver's license and can drive the municipality's vehicles in the role.
• Has good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Is comfortable with using digital systems in their work.

Meritorious:

• Experience working in home care and/or night patrol.
• Experience working with individuals with dementia.
• Familiarity with documentation according to applicable legislation and guidelines.

Personal Attributes

To succeed in this role, we see that you are:

• Responsible and confident in your professional role.
• Self-driven and proactive with the ability to make decisions.
• Calm and stable even in pressured situations.
• A good team player with a respectful and service-oriented approach.
• Flexible and solution-focused in a changing environment.

OTHER

All temporary employees and substitutes of the municipality for up to 6 months have access to a staff gym and up to 12 free swims in the municipality's swimming facilities.

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process in Avesta municipality and to meet the requirements of GDPR, we ask you to submit your application digitally and not via email or paper format.

Warm welcome with your application!

In preparation for the recruitment work, Avesta municipality has taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly request no contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, or similar.