Occupational Therapist for Home Care and Special Housing

Are you an occupational therapist with an interest in home care and special housing? Then you might be the one we are looking for! We in the central unit for licensed personnel are expanding our team with another occupational therapist.

Currently, six occupational therapists work in the unit closely with eight physiotherapists, twelve district nurses, and one nursing assistant. The existing workgroup is very experienced with broad and in-depth knowledge. In your work, you will assist citizens both in special housing (SÄBO) and in home care. Our central unit serves two private SÄBO (Bangårdsgatan and Myran), three municipal SÄBO (Sollidenvägen 64C, Trossgränd, and Solsången), as well as citizens receiving home care from the municipality's four central home care groups (Marielund, Erikslund, Staden Övre, and Staden Nedre).

The occupational therapists have a weekly meeting for case reviews and common matters. This provides an opportunity to discuss more complex cases in a group. Additionally, professional development meetings for all occupational therapists in the municipality are organized 2-3 times per semester for skills development purposes. During these meetings, new working methods, routines, or aids can be discussed, or other training can be held. In other words, there are good opportunities for development in the role.

The position is permanent, full-time, and you will work Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00. We have annual working hours, which allows for flexibility in working hours, provided that the work permits it.

Your New Job

We are located in the large brick building at Österängsparken in central Östersund. You will have your own office space in a larger office room that you share with 4-5 colleagues, where occupational therapists and physiotherapists sit together, promoting collaboration. The premises are nice, pleasant, and of high standard, which contributes significantly to the work environment. There are quiet rooms to enter if you need to work focused or alone. A major advantage of the premises is that the central home care groups are in the same building, facilitating collaboration regarding the supervision of home care staff.

As an occupational therapist, you will plan, lead, and carry out rehabilitation work. You are also the one who assesses needs and creates conditions for individuals to live as meaningful a life as possible by providing the necessary support measures. The work includes prescribing aids and guiding staff and relatives. In your work, you will have close collaboration with physiotherapists and district nurses, as well as close cooperation with other licensed personnel and basic staff within the area's home care group(s) and the special housing we work with.

Common Tasks

• Participate with others in patient cases
• Rehabilitation measures
• Perform health-promoting and preventive measures
• Conduct follow-ups of measures
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, nurses, and others

Your Competence

Requirements

• Licensed occupational therapist
• Driving license B

Meritorious

• Work experience as an occupational therapist
• Experience from municipal care

We Are Looking For You

We are looking for someone who is self-assured with good self-awareness. In the role, you are professional and self-driven. You have a positive attitude towards your work and act in accordance with decisions made, the operational plan, and guidelines. As a person, you easily adapt to changing circumstances and take into account the overall perspective of the operation when you work. You are good at collaborating with others and have clear communication where you articulate well and listen to others.

Welcome with your application!

The Recruitment Process

Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent with your application. We will ask you to provide them if it becomes relevant for an interview.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before advertising and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and ad sellers.

What Do We Offer?

Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Employee Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About the Health and Care Administration

Working with heart with us at the Health and Care Administration means that you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for the residents of Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It matters. For real.