Coordinator, Elder Care

Åsele is ideally located between the coast and mountains in Southern Lapland. At Åsele Municipality, we ensure that essential services in our residents' daily lives function seamlessly—such as water and heating delivery, road maintenance, quality care for our elderly, and education for primary school children. We make a difference for everyone who lives, stays, and works in Åsele. The municipality of Åsele encompasses a beautiful 4,235 km² natural area with over fifty nature reserves and a national park. During winter, the area serves as reindeer grazing land for two Sámi communities. In addition to nature and outdoor activities, Åsele attracts visitors to the historic Åsele Market, one of Sweden's largest summer markets. Åsele Municipality (Sjeltien tjïelte in South Sámi) is a Sámi administrative area, and knowledge of the Sámi language is advantageous for certain professions. Would you like to be part of developing Åsele—the inland countryside of the future? Åsele Municipality is seeking a Coordinator, Elder Care Job Responsibilities Do you thrive as the "hub of the operation"? Are you driven by finding solutions? Do you have an eye for logistics and economics? Then you're the right person for this job. As a coordinator, you work closely with staff and the unit manager to ensure that our care recipients receive their approved services. You maintain an overall perspective regarding the operation's needs. You are responsible for procuring temporary staff and have delegated responsibility from the unit manager to revise planning when necessary and call in personnel. Planning and scheduling are done in the municipality's administrative system. In your role as coordinator, you are responsible for planning and overseeing the introduction and onboarding of new employees, which is continuously monitored. You maintain close contact with work groups to follow up on quality work in daily operations. You participate in development work and the implementation of new routines and methods. Planning of work tasks occurs through good dialogue and agreement with the unit manager. Qualifications We are looking for someone with IT proficiency and interest in working with operational systems. As a person, you are attentive and have strong collaboration skills. You are comfortable taking responsibility and are flexible in your work approach. You enjoy challenges and see opportunities with a strong interest in quality work. It is advantageous if you have experience in healthcare and elderly care to understand the operation's needs. Scope 1 position, fixed-term employment to cover for regular staff absence, from December 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 with possible extension. Full-time at 38.25 hours/week, Monday–Friday, including public holidays. Other Information Before an employment offer, we ask that you provide an extract from the police criminal record register. Recruitment is ongoing, so do not delay in submitting your application. We warmly welcome your application! Salary Monthly salary We decline contact from recruitment and staffing agencies as well as advertising sales representatives.

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