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Polhemsgården in Solna is now hiring an Occupational Therapist for a full-time position. We offer training and several benefits.

At Vardaga, we are constantly evolving. Here, you can grow as a person while making a difference for others. Our culture is defined by our values – respect, responsibility, simplicity, and knowledge.

What we offer you

• Training through our own educational organization, Lära

• Benefits portal with discounts and offers

• Coaching and supportive managers close to you

• Clear working methods to provide the best care for our residents

• Career and development opportunities

• Health benefits, shoe allowance, and work clothes

We also have collective agreements, occupational pension, and related insurances.

About the role

You will work in a team together with physiotherapists, nurses, and care staff, with the goal of enhancing quality of life. You see every individual and have the ability to understand what each person needs.

As an occupational therapist, you will find the best ways for residents to use their own abilities in daily life. You support and motivate individuals to develop and maintain their physical, cognitive, and social skills. This often involves assessments and adapting the living environment. You also trial and prescribe physical and cognitive aids. You will supervise your colleagues in rehabilitation efforts, approaches, transfer techniques, etc. You will often also be in contact with the residents' relatives. At Polhemsgården, the occupational therapist is also part of the dementia team, working alongside physiotherapists, Silvia nurses, and Silvia specialist nurses.

About Polhemsgården

Polhemsgården in Solna consists of 80 apartments focused on dementia care, as well as the day activity center Lyktan. Polhemsgården features nature and gardens as a core profile. Outdoor activities and events in nature, parks, and gardens are natural parts of our daily routine. We work with different nature themes throughout the year.

• Dementia Certification: We are a dementia-certified facility, meaning everyone working here is trained in dementia care and interaction through Silviahemmet and the Dementia Academy.

• Youth Care (Ung Omsorg): We collaborate with the company Ung Omsorg. This means a team of young people aged 14–18 visits us on weekends and holidays. Ung Omsorg engages in various activities with our staff to add extra value to the lives of our residents.

Your experience and knowledge

We believe that you, applying to us:

• are attracted to a varied job that requires extensive knowledge of care and social services.

• enjoy meeting people in various situations.

• are independent, able to 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 would appreciate if you have a few years of experience in elderly care. You are computer literate and have experience with documentation. Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written, is required.

Other Information

• Salary: We apply individual salary setting.

• Start Date: As soon as possible or according to agreement. Probationary employment applies.

• Application Deadline: 2026-06-21

• Background Check: An extract from the criminal record register must be presented upon employment.

Questions?

Please contact Unit Manager Sadaf Ahmedi at [email protected]. Please note that applications cannot be submitted via email.

Union Contact: Academic Professionals' Union (represented by Akademikerförbundet SSR) Tel: 08-617 44 00.

If you want to know more about what it is like to work at Vardaga, read more and meet some of our employees here.

How to Apply

We welcome you to apply via the "Send Application" button below. Do not wait to apply as we conduct ongoing selections.

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

At Vardaga's over 100 facilities across Sweden, we offer elderly care where every day is equally important. Here, you will find expertise and security at every nursing home, short-term care facility, home care service, and day activity center. We strive to be quality leaders in everything we do, and our vision is to make the world a little better, one person at a time. Our employees work with the quality of life and security of each individual in focus. Vardaga is part of the Ambea corporate group. www.vardaga.se (https://www.vardaga.se)