Nursing Assistant, Digital Care and Services Unit

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Do you want to be part of shaping the future of care and services in Umeå Municipality? The Digital Care and Services Unit is responsible for installing and implementing digital solutions in homes and for supporting elderly individuals in using welfare technology and digital services. We conduct development work, implement pilot projects, and coordinate processes related to digital initiatives within elderly care. We are now seeking a nursing assistant who wants to take on a key role in an innovative and interdisciplinary operation where care, technology, and collaboration come together to create increased security, participation, and independence for the elderly. The Digital Care and Services Unit currently consists of IT technicians and coordinators, among others. As a nursing assistant, you will work closely with these professional groups and together with other colleagues contribute to further developing the operations. The role involves developing, coordinating, and implementing digital initiatives for elderly care as well as contributing your care expertise in the implementation of new working methods and welfare technology solutions. Your responsibilities As a nursing assistant with us, you will: Conduct digital visits via video, chat, and other digital solutions. Provide support and reminders to users through digital tools. Introduce and guide users in the use of welfare technology in their homes. Provide advice on smart home solutions and technical adaptations. Troubleshoot simple technical issues. Handle documentation, administration, and follow-up in digital systems. Respond to incoming messages via digital channels. Plan, coordinate, and prioritize digital initiatives based on user needs and ensure that the right measures are implemented at the right time. Coordinate contacts and administrative tasks in collaboration with other professionals to create an efficient and cohesive care and services process. Work hours include day shifts, evenings, and weekends. About you We are looking for someone with good social skills and an ability to build trusting relationships with colleagues, users, and partners. You are communicative and have strong abilities to express yourself and provide support through various communication channels, such as phone, chat, and video calls. You enjoy working independently and take great responsibility for planning, prioritizing, and coordinating your tasks in a structured and efficient manner. At the same time, you have strong initiative, are solution-oriented, and see opportunities for improvement and development in the organization. Since the unit conducts development work and continuously works to implement new solutions and working methods, it is particularly important that you are flexible and can adapt to changing circumstances. You have a good understanding that development is an ongoing process that requires commitment, collaboration skills, and an open approach. We therefore value that you are curious, humble, and want to actively contribute to the unit's continued development. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. Requirements High school education as a foundation and trained nursing assistant. Experience working in elderly care, home services, home healthcare, or other care and services operations. Good digital skills and experience working in multiple IT systems simultaneously. Good administrative skills and experience with documentation in accordance with applicable regulations. Good knowledge of Swedish, both written and spoken. Class B driver's license. Meritorious Education in administration or welfare technology. Experience with digital working methods in care and services. Experience with welfare technology, such as personal alarms, digital supervision, medication dispensers, GPS alarms, or digital locks. Experience installing or troubleshooting technical equipment in users' homes. Experience providing technical guidance or training to users or colleagues. Experience with coordination, planning, or management of initiatives. Experience with change or development work. Experience with documentation in management systems. Experience working with digital communication, such as video calls and chat. Knowledge of the Social Services Act (SoL), the Health and Medical Services Act (HSL), and relevant documentation. Heavy lifting occurs; assistive devices should be used. Since we work in users' homes, pets and smoking may be present, so you should not have allergies. Before an offer of employment, we ask you to provide an extract from the police's criminal record register. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. Selection and interviews will begin after August 17. We warmly welcome your application! Follow Umeå Municipality on LinkedIn! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrations and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Working with us, you get to work on socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and culture city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. You can learn what it is like to live and work in Umeå here: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may be looking for just you? Do you want more? We offer good terms, great benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that is important for all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.Do you want to be part of shaping the future of care and services in Umeå Municipality? The Digital Care and Services Unit is responsible for installing and implementing digital solutions in homes and for supporting elderly individuals in using welfare technology and digital services. We conduct development work, implement pilot projects, and coordinate processes related to digital initiatives within elderly care. We are now seeking a nursing assistant who wants to take on a key role in an innovative and interdisciplinary operation where care, technology, and collaboration come together to…

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Umeå

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Skolgatan 31 A

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Published

3. 7. 2026

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30. 7. 2026

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