Vacant job

We are looking for a care assistant with an interest in dementia and mental health!

Note: You must be a fully qualified care assistant (undersköterska) and be able to provide proof of certification and protected professional title to apply for this position.

We are seeking a colleague who is passionate about working with individuals living with memory disorders (dementia) and/or mental health issues, as our home care services are specialized in these target groups. You have the option to work in a mixed role within home care and supported living if you wish.

Job Details

• Role: Home Care / Supported Living
• Start Date: Immediately
• Working Hours: 07:30–16:30
• Schedule: Four-week rotating schedule with weekend work every other week. Full-time (100% – 37/37 hours).
• Education Requirement: Fully qualified care assistant with a recognized Swedish certificate (1500 credits).
• Salary: According to collective agreement (Almega Care Companies).
• Probation Period: 6 months, according to the current collective agreement.

Your Qualifications

To thrive in this role, the following qualifications are advantageous:

• You have knowledge, experience, and a genuine interest in working with people who have dementia or mental health challenges.
• You have previously worked for an extended period in home care or elderly care.
• You speak and write Swedish very well, as you will interact with customers who may have difficulty understanding or expressing themselves, and you need to document in journals and read instructions.
• You are social, persistent, patient, stress-resistant, proactive, and creative in your approach to work.
• You handle stress well and can plan and structure your work efficiently.
• You have good local knowledge of Inner Stockholm, as you travel to customers via public transport or on foot.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability, including knowledge, interest, initiative, communication skills, attitude, and personality.

Your Responsibilities

You follow an intervention schedule and visit customers in their homes to perform the interventions they are entitled to according to their assistance decision. These interventions include, among other things:

• General and intimate hygiene, showering.
• Cooking and social interaction.
• Cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
• Escorting to various facilities and walks.

We work extensively with motivational interviewing to facilitate interventions and use various working methods as support.

You have access to group leaders and administrators at the office during daytime for support in your daily work.

About Us – Stockholm Dementia and Special Team

We are a home care company that performs interventions in the customer's own home. Our operations also include escort services, relief care, and supported living. We primarily target customers with varying degrees of dementia, mental health issues, disabilities, and substance abuse problems. Depending on your experience and competence, you can focus more on a specific target group or work in a mixed capacity.

We use the time reporting system Paragå, where you log in and out at each customer visit using a mobile phone and NFC tags. Documentation is done directly on-site in the customer's journal. The system monitors logins via GPS.

Where are we and how do you get around?

We have customers in 8 different districts. You start and end each work shift from our premises on Södermalm, regardless of which district you are working in during the day. Travel to customers is done via public transport or on foot (the company owns no cars). A valid SL card is a requirement for this position.

Other Information

We encourage you to read about us on our website: www.stockholmsdemensteam.se (http://www.stockholmsdemensteam.se) before applying.

Important regarding applications: We only process applications that include a complete CV (with clear information about education and employment history) and a cover letter. Please clearly state what experience you have with our specific focus areas to facilitate processing.

We do not accept applications via phone or in person, only through the Public Employment Service and email. Interviews are conducted continuously, both individual and group interviews, at our premises. The positions may be filled before the application deadline has passed.