Vacant job

We are now looking for a positive and pedagogical occupational therapist for a 100% position at Linnégården in the heart of Östermalm, working alongside our physiotherapist. In a team with other professionals, you will enhance the quality of life for our residents. With us, you will receive continuous professional development and work in a strong culture.

Highlights:

• Training for your success: Through our educational program, Lära, you will have access to a thorough introduction, training, and development programs.

• Secure conditions and several benefits: We offer collective agreements and a benefits portal with a wide range of discounts and offers.

• One of Sweden's best employers: For several years, we have been ranked highest in the care industry according to an independent measurement, which is evident in your daily work. Read more here.

• Career and development opportunities: Do you want new tasks? With us, you have the opportunity to work in other parts of the organization or become a manager.

About Linnégården

Linnégården has 86 apartments spread over six floors, with 26 somatic places and 60 places for those with dementia. Vardaga operates Linnégården on behalf of Norra innerstaden, and we took over in 2024, so there are many years ahead. Our agreement includes good staffing with nursing assistants and nurses around the clock, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, activity coordinator, and a dietitian at 50%. The residence has a large courtyard with flowers, bushes, and berries.

About the role

You will work in a team with physiotherapists, nurses, and care staff, and your task is to enhance quality of life. You see each individual and have the ability to understand what each person needs.

As an occupational therapist, you will work with residents to find the best ways to utilize their own abilities in daily life. You support and motivate individuals to develop and maintain their physical, cognitive, and social abilities. This often involves:

• making assessments and adapting the daily environment.

• trialing and prescribing physical and cognitive aids.

• guiding your colleagues in rehabilitative efforts, approaches, transfer techniques, etc.

• maintaining contact with the residents' relatives.

As we are a contracted service, we are required to use Stockholm City's journal system Vodok 2.0.

Welcome to our world!

At Vardaga, our goal is clear: We aim to make the world a little better, one person at a time. Our culture is permeated by the values of respect, simplicity, responsibility, and knowledge – bringing us all together. Here you can read about our values work.

Your experience and knowledge

We believe that you who are applying to us:

• are attracted to a varied job that requires extensive knowledge of care and support

• enjoy meeting people in various situations

• are independent, can make your own assessments and decisions, and dare to think for yourself

• have a pedagogical approach and enjoy working in a team while supporting colleagues.

You are a licensed occupational therapist, and we prefer that you have several years of experience in elderly care. You have good computer skills and experience with documentation. Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both spoken and written form is a requirement.

Other

Employment rate: 100% Salary: We apply individual salary setting Start date: By agreement Application deadline: 2026-03-29 Background check: A criminal record extract must be presented upon potential employment. As part of our work environment efforts, random drug tests may occur.

If you have questions, please contact: Fatemeh Asadi, unit manager, [email protected] Please note that applications cannot be submitted via email.

Union contact: Akademikerförbunden (represented by Akademikerförbundet SSR) Phone: 08-617 44 00.

More about Vardaga, read here!

Application

Welcome to apply via the “Submit Application” button below. Do not wait to apply as we are reviewing applications continuously.

If you are called for an interview, you need to be able to prove that you have the right to work in Sweden by showing that you have citizenship within the EU/EES or a valid work permit.