Nursing Assistant/Care Assistant at Horred Home Care

Marks kommun · Full-time

KINNA, Sweden

Are you someone who values development, commitment, and thoughtfulness in your work life? Then we would be a great match – because we do too. By working with us, you contribute to a better everyday life for thousands of people in Marks Municipality. Not least your own. With us, you have the opportunity to grow – both as a person and in your professional role, while the work you do helps an entire community grow. Whatever your tasks are, you will make life a little easier for everyone who lives and works here. And that is something we value highly. Our vision is to be a close-knit municipality with people at the center. Close to each other, our surroundings, and the future. We want to be a present society that with calm and warmth stands behind and welcomes our 35,000 residents, 3,600 employees, and thousands of business owners. That makes every single employee with us meaningful. Together, we ensure that an entire society functions. 2 position(s). DUTIES We are looking for you to work with us in Horred home care! Horred home care has been named one of Sweden's leading home care groups year after year based on user surveys from the National Board of Health and Welfare. The team has a strong user focus and takes good care of new employees. It is important to us that we have fun together and that all employees have an important role to fill. Our motto in Horred home care is: We help each other Together, so you must be able to collaborate with everyone. As a nursing assistant/care assistant in home care, you will: • Work closely with the individual and provide support in their everyday life. • Perform care and support work in people's homes. • Motivate and stimulate individuals based on their individual circumstances, needs, and wishes. Services are provided based on need assessment and can range from personal care, meal assistance, support with social activities, and collaboration with family members. • Be a care contact and plan, carry out, document, and follow up support work with the person who needs assistance and help. • Perform certain delegated health and medical care tasks. We work according to the Social Services Act and the national values framework with a focus on the individual's needs. The work involves providing social care and support from a health-promoting perspective, which includes utilizing the individual's resources and recognizing the strengths of each care recipient. Our work team values good cohesion and a positive work environment. It is also important to us that we have fun together and that all employees have an important role to fill. Work hours include day shifts, evening shifts, and weekend duty. QUALIFICATIONS You must have previous experience in care and support work within elderly care. It is a merit if you are trained as a nursing assistant and have previous experience working in home care; however, this is not a requirement for the position but will be prioritized. We require a valid driver's license since the activities are based in one of the municipality's outlying areas and we collaborate with nearby facilities with flexible placement. We are looking for you as someone who: • Has a positive outlook and is both professional and confident in your professional role. • Has strong commitment and interest in the target group and can meet people in a professional manner. • Is calm and clear in your communication, is attentive, and can motivate users to preserve their abilities and independence. • Adapts easily to changes in circumstances and new information. You can work independently, make your own decisions, and plan and reprioritize work when needed. You have the ability to see the broader picture and understand the entire operation's needs. • Can identify your own development areas and take responsibility for acquiring new knowledge. • Have good computer skills as documentation is an important part of our work. You must be able to communicate and express yourself well both verbally and in writing in Swedish. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Interviews take place on a rolling basis. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: According to agreement with your supervisor. Those of us working in Marks Municipality develop our collaborative culture together by being committed, thoughtful, and development-oriented, for long-term benefit to individuals and society. In our positions, we place great emphasis on your personal suitability. For certain positions within Marks Municipality, special requirements apply based on legislation and operational needs. This may include security clearance in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585), Swedish citizenship requirements, and/or background checks in accordance with applicable legislation. Information about what applies to the specific position will be provided during the recruitment process. As an employer, we promote equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities for all employees and value the qualities that diversity and gender balance can bring to our operations. Marks Municipality offers various employee benefits such as an attractive wellness allowance, discounted annual pass for Västtrafik public transport, pension and vacation exchanges, and opportunities for remote work and flexible hours based on operational needs. It is also easy to commute from, for example, Gothenburg, Borås, and Varberg. We kindly but firmly decline contact from staffing and recruitment agencies and sellers of additional job advertisements.