Temporary Care Workers for Elderly Care and LSS

Ystad is the small town with big opportunities. Here you'll find unique nature experiences, vibrant history, a dynamic cultural life, and a variety of recreational activities. We also have a thriving business community that operates both locally and globally. In Ystad Municipality, we are approximately 2,900 dedicated employees who contribute and make a difference. Together, we create a better everyday life for our residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors, now and in the future. Leadership is important to us, which is why all managers receive training in developmental leadership. We offer you secure employment where you make a meaningful contribution to society. You'll also find many career opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving. We stand firmly on our core values—Better Together—characterized by courage, trust, participation, and professionalism. Within the Social Care Administration, approximately 1,200 dedicated employees work to provide support and care to those who need it in our municipality. Work is carried out within elderly care, home care, support for people with disabilities, and social psychiatry, as well as individual and family care. Read more about the different areas and how temporary work functions at ystad.se/sommarjobb 10 position(s). WORK DUTIES Do you want to make a difference and create meaning for others? We're looking for you to work as a temporary care worker in elderly care or LSS. With us, you'll get meaningful work where you contribute to other people's well-being while having fun with colleagues and gaining invaluable experience. As part of our teams, you work closely with people and support them in their daily lives. Work duties may include: • Personal care and hygiene • Assistance with meals, cleaning, and other daily tasks • Social interaction and caring support • Accompanying people on care visits, activities, or errands • Working according to help-for-self-help principles to strengthen independence • Medication management after approved delegation Support is needed around the clock, which means you can work day, evening, or night shifts on both weekdays and weekends. As a temporary worker with us, you make yourself available in our booking system Time Care Pool when you have the opportunity to work. In some assignments, you will cycle or drive a car. QUALIFICATIONS We're looking for someone with a warm demeanor and a genuine desire to help others. Experience or education is a merit, but your attitude and commitment matter most to us. We place great emphasis on your personal suitability. Requirements • Work within home care, residential facilities, and LSS may involve working alone, threatening or violent situations, heavy lifting, and medication handling. According to the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulations on the work environment for minors (AFS 2023:2 ch. 8), such work is not permitted for minors. Anyone hired must therefore be at least 18 years old. • Good Swedish language skills, both spoken and written • You are capable of physically demanding work with considerable movement where heavy lifting may occur • You work according to basic hygiene procedures and wear short-sleeved shirts • You can work with both men and women Merits • Education in care or pedagogy (attach relevant grades/certificates with your application) • Experience from similar work in elderly care or LSS • Class B driver's license • You can cycle Other Information • Applications are reviewed continuously throughout the application period. Pay form: Hourly wage. Employment type: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 11 days - 3 months, start date: August 1, 2026 or by mutual agreement. Working hours: You make yourself available in the TimeCarePool booking system Employees are sought under the assumption that the position does not need to be filled by already employed personnel or persons with priority rights. Before any potential employment, we will verify citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to present a valid residence/work permit or demonstrate that you are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. An extract from the police criminal record will be requested before any potential employment. All employees should be offered conditions for good health, so we actively work on our work environment. We offer wellness benefits and a smoke-free working time. Regarding this recruitment, we decline contact from recruitment firms and other advertisers. Please note that we only accept applications via Visma Recruit and not via email or other contact methods. If you have questions about the position, please contact the specified contact person.

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