Job Umeå, Sweden

Nursing Assistant, Eriksdals Care and Residential Home

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Employer
UMEÅ KOMMUN
Employment type
Permanent
Experience required
Yes

Elder care in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, strengthens people's ability to live an independent life. Eriksdals Care and Residential Home is situated near nature by the sea with a view of Ljumviken Beach in Holmsund. We have a beautiful outdoor environment with both a closed and an open courtyard with terraces used for pleasant gatherings during the summer. The building has two floors and contains a total of 41 apartments distributed across four units, as well as two short-term care places. We are now looking forward to welcoming more nursing assistants to our team! Your responsibilities With a professional approach and good care practices, you will assist our residents in their daily activities. The residents' right to participate in decisions is a priority, and you will contribute to ensuring that services are provided with high quality, according to care plans and implementation agreements. You will assist with personal hygiene, laundry, cleaning, meals, and other services. Your responsibilities also include documenting actions and health status, as well as performing medical tasks as delegated by the responsible nurse. Working hours include day shifts, evening shifts, and weekends. About you We are looking for someone who meets people with empathy, attentiveness, and genuine commitment. You thrive in a role where you take responsibility, collaborate with others, and are willing to contribute ideas that develop the activities and make a real difference. You have a patient approach and good care practices in all situations, even when the pace is high or circumstances change quickly. The role also involves contact with various authorities, which means you work in an organized and thorough manner and feel comfortable with documentation and follow-up. We place great importance on personal suitability. Requirements Trained nursing assistant Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, so that you can communicate with residents, family members, and colleagues, read and contribute to care documentation, and receive medication delegation Merits Experience in elder care Experience with medication delegation and insulin administration Heavy lifting occurs; lifting aids must be used. Smoking may occur in the workplace, so you should not have smoking allergies. We welcome your application! Other information We verify identification documents for candidates we interview. Before offering employment, we ask you to provide an extract from the Swedish police's criminal records register. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. We accept applications through registration in our recruitment system, not via email or mail. Click "Apply for the job" to submit your application. About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care and consideration. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Working with us, you will be part of important societal tasks where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can experience what it is like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and we may be looking for just you! Do you want more? We offer fair terms, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that is important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.

Profession
Undersköterska, hemtjänst och äldreboende
Salary type
Fixed monthly, weekly or hourly pay
Open positions
1
Contact person
Helena Rönngren, Kommunal
Employer Workplace
Umeå kommun, Äldreomsorg, Eriksdals vård -och omsorgsboende
Region
Västerbottens län
Occupation Field
Hälso- och sjukvård
Postcode
90184
Duration
Ongoing
Scope Of Work
100–100 %
Working Hours
Full-time
City
Umeå
Address
Skolgatan 31 A
GPS
63.7970413, 20.2816791
Published
18. 8. 2026
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