Part-Time Occupational Therapist at Vallgossen Elderly Care Facility

Welcome to work as an occupational therapist at Vallgossen Elderly Care Facility! We create the future of elderly care through a work environment characterized by our core values: commitment, knowledge, and compassion. We have the drive and desire to meet individuals and provide excellent care and support based on our concept A Good Home. Together we make a difference for our residents and their families – every day. We are currently seeking a part-time occupational therapist. Together we will create a flexible schedule that works for both you and the organization. About Vallgossen Elderly Care Facility Vallgossen, located centrally on Kungsholmen with a focus on dementia and somatic care, is Stockholm Hospital's first and oldest elderly care facility. The facility consists of 102 apartments with beautiful, modern premises, as well as a large park and winter garden that allows outdoor activities year-round. A major advantage at Vallgossen is the proximity to the hospital and its facilities. Vallgossen also has a unit for people under 65 years of age with dementia or brain injury. Within elderly care, we have a unique organization for health and medical services. The physician responsible for medical services at elderly care facilities under the foundation's management is employed by us. This strengthens continuity and collaboration in our professional teams. About the Occupational Therapist Role As an occupational therapist, you will be part of our interdisciplinary team where you work closely with other professionals. Together with the physiotherapist, you are responsible for providing our residents with person-centered and everyday rehabilitation services. Rehabilitation occurs at different levels within the organization and is an integrated part of the social and health services offered. An important part of rehabilitation for the elderly takes place in daily activities. The physiotherapist and occupational therapist assess the elderly person's needs and determine whether any interventions are best performed by licensed personnel or by care staff. Your work tasks include, among other things: performing functional assessments of ADL ability prescribing and fitting assistive devices guiding staff in function-preserving approaches assessing rehabilitation needs and establishing rehabilitation plans guiding staff members in creating an active and engaged daily life for our residents Are You Our New Colleague? We are looking for someone who is a licensed occupational therapist, is attentive and confident in your profession, and has a strong interest in working with the elderly. Previous experience in elderly care is a merit. Your contribution and commitment are important in shaping our shared work environment. We apply a theme-based working method which requires collaboration and communication skills, but you are also expected to be able to work independently when the situation requires it. This means taking responsibility and acting solution-oriented on your own when you encounter challenges. The position requires good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. We warmly welcome your application! Application and Information If you have questions, you are welcome to contact [email protected]. We do not accept applications via email. Selection is handled on an ongoing basis. We work for safe and secure health and medical care. Therefore, we conduct background checks as part of our recruitment process and before employment. The checks may vary depending on the role. On our information page you can read more about which checks are included. Stockholm Hospital practices competence-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competence to promote that we are a workplace for all. We have made a decision regarding advertising, which means we do not welcome sales calls regarding questions about advertising, recruitment, or staffing. Stockholm Hospital is one of Sweden's largest mission-driven healthcare providers. We offer a broad range of healthcare services within elderly care, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and palliative care. Providing healthcare and elderly care is a major social responsibility, and as an approved university hospital unit, we continuously work with research, development, and education. With us you work in a warm environment that values personal interaction and is characterized by our core values: commitment, knowledge, and compassion.

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