Care Assistant at the Dementia Residence Skogen

The Health and Care Administration is responsible for the municipality's elderly and disability care, home healthcare, and food services. The Health and Care Administration has over 1,000 employees. The largest group of employees consists of care staff such as nursing assistants, personal assistants, nurses, and chefs. However, there are also many other professions within our organization. We are all key personnel, and our operations are characterized by employees who are engaged, responsible, and competent.

The Workplace

In Marnäs, there is the dementia residence Skogen – a pleasant residence with 48 places distributed over six departments. There is also a large and appreciated courtyard that contributes to a calm and stimulating environment for our residents. The operation is led by two unit managers who work throughout the building and are readily available in daily operations. In total, we are about 45 employees who together create a safe and pleasant everyday life for our residents. Most work day, evening, and weekend shifts, while a smaller team takes care of the night shifts.

We are a workplace that is constantly developing and where we place great value on reception, collaboration, and job satisfaction. Here, we help each other, both within and between departments, and we believe in open dialogue, respect, and a positive attitude in everyday life. We want everyone to feel at home here, whether you have just started or have been with us for a while.

Our staff group is characterized by commitment, innovation, and care. We actively work with activation and BPSD and always strive to find new ways forward in our work. For us, structure, clear routines, and order are a natural foundation that creates security for both residents and staff. We have high ceilings and are close to laughter, and we encourage and support each other in daily work. Caring for one another and ensuring that everyone feels good is an important part of our work culture.

Job Responsibilities

As a nursing assistant with us, you will have a significant role in our operations. Your main job responsibilities will be:

• Care and support for individuals with dementia diagnoses in special housing according to municipal guidelines
• Creating a meaningful day for residents through activation and stimulating activities
• Medical care, including medication administration
• Administrative tasks such as planning and distributing work and documentation according to the Social Services Act

In addition to this, you will be part of a competent and supportive team consisting of nursing assistants, nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a trained nursing assistant with a genuine interest in people.
• Has at least one year of experience working in dementia care.
• Has a good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Has experience working with the BPSD register, which is an advantage.
• Is computer and mobile savvy as we use digital tools in daily work.

As a person, you are:

• Empathetic, attentive, and responsible.
• Positive and proactive.
• A team player who appreciates collaboration.
• Flexible and solution-oriented.

You also need to be able to receive delegated tasks from nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

What You Get from Us!

In addition to working with exciting issues in a varied everyday life, you will have the opportunity to become part of an organization that maintains important community functions for residents of Ludvika municipality. As an employee with us, you have access to wellness benefits and good opportunities for professional development. Please read more at ludvika.se under the heading Work with Us.

In Ludvika municipality, we work according to our values, Lagandan, which consists of four principles: Relationships, Joy, Learning, and Drive. It is based on collaboration and teamwork, a sense of community, and a desire to continue developing. It is with Lagandan that we take on our mission and strive towards our vision of being the municipality of the future, growth, and opportunities.

Employment Form

Employment form: Temporary position until 20270126
Extent: 75 %
Working hours: Scheduled working hours with day, evening, and weekend shifts.
Start date: From 20260501 or by agreement
Number of positions: 1

Other Information

Resource shifts at other units within Säbo may occur.

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Inquiries

Contact details for the recruiting manager:
Beatrice Löfqvist 0240-565700
Susanne Östberg 0240-565710

Employee organization:
Kommunal (reachable via the municipality's switchboard 0240- 86 000)

Application

Welcome with your application by 20260412. We only accept applications via our recruitment system.

We kindly decline all offers of candidate mediation and advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.