Caregiver for Psychiatric Unit 96

At Unit 96, you will work close to patients in psychiatric psychosis care, together with a safe and experienced work team. Here you will use your expertise, develop in your professional role, and be involved in the entire care process – from daily patient care work to planning and collaboration with other healthcare actors. With us, no two days are the same. We work together, learn from each other, and see the whole person behind the illness. If you are a confident and committed caregiver or nursing assistant with an interest in psychiatry, we look forward to welcoming you to Unit 96! Job Duties You will work with knowledgeable and experienced caregivers. You will work closely with the responsible nurse. On the unit, we work in care teams close to patients and with contact person responsibility. You will work closest to the patients, converse, observe, motivate/activate, document, and follow their care plans. We document in Cosmic and Cosmic Nova. Additional shifts may occur both on the unit and on somatic units. The work includes collaboration with patients' relatives, outpatient care, and other care partners. The unit works with competency rotation, so your tasks include Blood samples Participation in rounds Documentation NEWS checks Bladder scans Coordination with internal and external actors Participation in care plans About the Workplace Unit 96 is an acute psychiatric psychosis unit. We employ 23 staff members distributed among nurses and caregivers. You are welcome to a workplace with good atmosphere and a safe and knowledgeable work team consisting of nurses, caregivers, social workers, psychologists, and doctors. The unit has 14 care beds and is located at ground level with an outdoor patio. The unit cares for patients with psychotic illnesses in the acute disease state before treatment can continue at a psychiatric outpatient clinic. Our patients often need somatic interventions. We care for patients under both voluntary admission and compulsory care. You can watch a film about what it's like to work with us: https://youtu.be/rPmpMpHWBi4 It is important to us that you feel well and enjoy your job, so we offer you Customized orientation program so you become confident and secure in your professional role Opportunity for professional development through, for example, internal training A workplace for different stages of life, opportunity for flexible working hours within certain limits Free training at our fully equipped gym Wellness allowance 3000kr/year More about your benefits can be found here: https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/dina-formaner/ Qualifications We are looking for someone who is trained as a caregiver or nursing assistant with a specialization in psychiatry through education that includes workplace learning. If you have education from a vocational university or similar with a specialization in psychiatry, that is also of interest – the education must be approved and we ask that you attach your transcripts/diplomas in your application. Previous experience working in psychiatry with a focus on psychosis care is strongly merited. Language is our primary tool and good knowledge of the Swedish language is a requirement. Other language skills are an asset. We find it important that you have the ability to meet our patients based on their situation and level and can handle threatening and violent situations. We are looking for someone who is confident, mature, and stable in different social situations that may arise. You have a good ability to meet people in different conditions and remain calm and communicative even in critical situations. We also value that you are responsible, flexible, and have empathetic abilities. Your collaboration skills are good and you relate to others in a responsive and respectful manner. We place great importance on your personal competencies and your personal suitability for the position. Terms of Employment Permanent position, full-time. Start date by agreement. We apply individual and differentiated salary setting. Application Welcome to submit your application by September 2, 2026. When you apply, you should only attach your CV and preferably relevant grades/certificates. You will also be asked to answer a number of questions that are part of our selection process. We do not use cover letters in our recruitment process. Read more about the region's recruitment process and how to create a good CV here: https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/att-soka-jobb-i-region-vastmanland/ Protected Personal Information If you have protected personal information, you should not apply through our recruitment system or by e-mail. Instead, contact the recruiting manager or Recruitment Support mailto:[email protected] who can inform you how to submit your application in a secure way. (Do not attach any personal information) About the Region If you want to know more about what it is like to work with us, you can see more on the region's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/regionvastmanland/ We in Region Västmanland are responsible for healthcare and dental care for everyone living in the region. We also work with everything from public transport and culture to business issues, education, and research. Together we are 7,000 employees, with 300 different professions, in ten locations. We are in the middle of what affects people's lives. Every day. Together we are driven by creating a better society for everyone who lives and works here. We develop and find new solutions to meet people – where they are. That is how we can live up to our stakeholders' and residents' high expectations. 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