Temporary Care Workers for Elderly Care and LSS

Ystad kommun · Full-time

Ystad, Sweden

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 rich business community that operates both locally and globally. In Ystad Municipality, we have 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, so all managers are trained in developmental leadership. We offer you a 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 firmly stand on our values—Better Together—which are 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 takes place within elderly care, home services, services for people with disabilities, and social psychiatry, as well as child and family services. Read more about the different areas and how working as a temporary care worker functions at ystad.se/sommarjobb 10 position(s). WORK TASKS 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 have 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 close to people and support them in their daily lives. Work tasks may include: • Personal care and hygiene • Support with meals, cleaning, and other daily chores • Social interaction and trustworthy care • Accompanying people to medical visits, activities, or errands • Work based on helping people help themselves 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 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 certain assignments, you may cycle or drive a car. QUALIFICATIONS We're looking for someone with a warm approach and a genuine desire to help others. Experience or education is a merit, but your attitude and commitment are most important to us. We place great emphasis on your personal suitability. Requirements • Work within home services, especially in special residential settings and LSS may involve working alone, threatening and violent situations, heavy lifting, and medication handling. According to the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulations on minors' work environment (AFS 2023:2 ch. 8), such work is not permitted for minors. Anyone hired must therefore be at least 18 years old. • Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written • You are capable of physical work with considerable movement where heavy lifting may occur • You work according to basic hygiene routines and in a short-sleeved shirt • You can work with both men and women Merits • Education in care or pedagogy (attach relevant grades/certificates with your application) • Experience with similar work in elderly care or LSS • B-class driver's license • You can cycle Other Information • Applications are processed continuously during the application period. Wage form: Hourly wage. Employment type: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 11 days - 3 months, start date: 2026-09-29 Immediately. Working hours: You make yourself available in the TimeCarePool booking system Employees are sought on the condition 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 with our work environment. We offer wellness benefits and a smoke-free work time. In connection with this recruitment, we decline contact from recruitment companies and other advertisers. Please also 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.