Caregiver for Åkershem – Dementia Care in Borlänge

Åkershem is a residence adapted for people with dementia, divided into four units: Rosengård, Takåsen, Oasen, and Solsidan. All units have access to a kitchen, dishwashing room, office, staff room, rest room, and common areas.

As an employee, you are expected to be available across the entire Åkershem facility. We place great emphasis on interaction and community. Here, you can expect to be met with openness, respect, and understanding, regardless of which part of the house you work in. Naturally, our core values will appeal to you!

• I am here for the people of Borlänge
• I enjoy challenges
• I meet every person with openness

2 positions available.

Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities include individualized care work. All employees are offered ombudsman roles, allowing you to create variety in your daily work. For those who wish, there are always opportunities for new challenges where you can grow within your specific area of interest. Here, you have the opportunity to drive your passion projects with support and trust from an accessible leadership team.

As an employee, you have a clear focus on our residents, and our work is firmly anchored in IBIC (Individual Needs in Focus). How we work and the decisions we make are always characterized by a self-critical and innovative perspective on how we can do better for the people of Borlänge. As a colleague, we want you to be open about your strengths and weaknesses so that we know when to ask for your help and when to offer you support. We develop together and strive for open and good communication among ourselves.

You are expected to be open, brave, and flexible in the face of the challenges we face. Working with people is complex, and dementia care requires a present and open mind to meet our residents in the best possible way. As an employee, you can count on support from both managers, colleagues, team leaders, and nurses. It is also important to us that every employee learns and develops at their own pace.

Qualifications

Basic requirements:

• Nursing assistant education (Undersköterska)
• Very good oral and written skills in Swedish
• Good oral and written skills in Finnish
• Valid driver's license (Category B)

As a person, you are brave in the face of change, enthusiastic, and positive even when things are tough or occasionally stressful. You have a good ability to collaborate with others and are aware that what we call the workplace is the home of the people of Borlänge. For those living here, we are visible, supportive, pedagogical, and above all, focused on their well-being.

Meritorious qualifications: Dementia education, other healthcare-related education, or experience in care work.

Employment Terms

• Salary: Monthly salary
• Employment type: Permanent position
• Duration: Permanent, start date: By agreement
• Working hours: Shift schedule

During the interview process, you as a candidate must provide proof of citizenship in Sweden/EU/EES or a valid work and residence permit.

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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