Vacant job

It is wonderful that you are considering applying for a job with us! We handle municipal services for Västerbotten's smallest municipality by area. However, by population, we are the fourth largest, and here opportunities, community, and optimism for the future are bubbling over. With just over 20 minutes by train from Umeå, Vännäs offers a perfect mix of simple, nature-oriented living and the abundant opportunities of a larger city.

As an employee in our organization, you play a vital role and make a difference for the citizens. We build welfare together. We look forward to receiving your application!

Description

Do you want to make a real difference for other people? Welcome to Vännäsby Elderly Center, where we are now looking for nursing assistants and care aides who wish to contribute to creating a secure and meaningful daily life for those who live here. We work person-centred and strive to provide each individual with the best possible care and quality of life. Here you become part of an engaged team working together to create a good home environment and a developing workplace.

We provide an individually adapted introduction that includes, among other things, Lärkällan's education From New to Secure. Lärkällan is the heart of the Care and Social Services Department's competence-building initiative where learning and development are central. Lärkällan's courses mix theory with practical exercises and reflection. Here you will learn everything you need to feel confident in your role.

Job Responsibilities

As a nursing assistant/care aide, you are responsible for providing person-centred care and support in the residents' daily lives, focusing on promoting health, well-being, and independence. Duties include providing personal care, participating in social activities and rehabilitative efforts, as well as handling cleaning and laundry. You are also expected to:

• Collaborate with residents, relatives, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other colleagues to create the best possible care and support.
• Contribute to a positive and secure environment for residents, relatives, and colleagues.
• Improve the quality of life for people with cognitive impairment by reducing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
• Perform tasks from healthcare, such as medication management, simple wound dressing, exercises, and simple sample collection.
• Provide palliative care and care at the end of life.
• Follow routines and working methods, for example through social documentation and daily rehabilitation.

Qualifications

Education as a nursing assistant is meritorious but not a requirement. Experience in care and social services is meritorious, and we value personal qualities that make you suitable for working with people in vulnerable life situations. We are looking for someone who:

• Is a responsible and sensitive person who puts the resident's needs at the centre.
• Has good teamwork skills and enjoys working in a team.
• Is good at communicating both verbally and in writing.

Conditions

• The position is 75% (with the possibility of full-time) and working hours are scheduled for day, evening, and weekend shifts according to the roster.
• Resource shifts are included as part of the schedule.
• Before an employment offer, a valid extract from the police's criminal and suspicion register for home care work with the elderly must be presented.
• Selection and interviews are conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application period ends, so please submit your application today!

Our Benefits

As an employee in Vännäs Municipality, you receive several benefits.

Click here to read more about our offer on vannas.se (https://www.vannas.se)