Support Assistants for SoL-Housing in Östersund

Östersunds kommun · Vollzeit

Östersund, Schweden

We are now recruiting three support assistants for our SoL-housing facility. A SoL-housing is a residence with specialized services according to the Social Services Act (SoL), where individuals receive individually tailored support in their daily lives with the goal of living as independently and meaningfully as possible. We house elderly residents with various diagnoses, which means that the need for support and assistance varies from person to person. The work is therefore varied and developmental, and requires flexibility, responsibility, and genuine commitment. The facility currently operates on a laundry room schedule with varying working hours between 07:00 and 21:00 on weekdays and weekends. Night shifts occur. Working hours may change based on the facility's needs and circumstances. Two positions are permanent employment at 100% employment rate, and the third position is a six-month temporary assignment at 100% employment rate. Start date by agreement. Your New Role As a support assistant, you provide support to residents based on their individual needs and circumstances. You help them manage their daily lives and the challenges that may arise, both at home and outside. Your mission is to create good conditions for an independent life as possible. The role includes daily care services where you provide support and assistance to residents as needed. We are looking for someone who feels comfortable with care work and has the ability to meet people with different needs in a calm and professional manner, even in situations that may involve challenging behaviors. Staff occasionally drive residents to and from activities, making a class B driver's license desirable but not required. At the SoL-housing, residents live in their own apartment, which creates good conditions for independence and privacy. Adjacent to the apartments is a common area where social activities are organized, such as bingo games, coffee breaks, and shared meals. These occasions contribute to community, participation, and a meaningful daily life. The facility operates in modern and pleasant premises that are still relatively new. This creates a bright and comfortable environment for both residents and employees. We are currently a team of ten support assistants who work closely together with a shared focus on quality, collaboration, and professional conduct. With us, it is important to support each other in the work group and contribute to a positive and safe work environment. Common Work Tasks Personal care (assistance with hygiene, showering, restroom visits). Support during meals and fluid intake. Observation of health status and reporting of changes. Walks. Dishes, cleaning, laundry. Social interaction. Documentation. Your Qualifications Required Trained support assistant/nursing assistant. Good Swedish in speaking, writing, and reading comprehension. Good computer skills. Desirable Experience working with elderly people. Experience working in psychiatry. Experience with care work. Further education in elderly care. Driver's license. We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is flexible, engaged, and has a warm approach. You see the person behind the need and want to contribute to creating a safe, meaningful, and independent daily life for our residents. You take responsibility, can work independently, and at the same time have an easy time collaborating with others. With a calm and stable approach, you handle both everyday and unexpected situations, and you gladly contribute ideas and initiatives that develop the facility and strengthen quality for those we serve. Additional Information Criminal Record Check If you become a candidate for employment, you must provide an extract from the criminal record. The extract is ordered via the Police website, polisen.se. The criminal record extract to be ordered is "Work with elderly or adults with disabilities". Please note that you do not need to send the extract with your application. It will be presented first in connection with a potential employment. We Welcome Your Application! Recruitment Process Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to include a CV and personal letter with your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent. We will ask you to provide these if you are invited for an interview. Östersunds kommun has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to posting and therefore asks that you refrain from contacting recruitment firms and advertising sales representatives. What Do We Offer? Östersunds kommun offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and numerous discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Employee Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Care and Services Administration Within the Care and Services Administration, we apply voluntary employment rates for permanent employees. This means that as an employee, you have the right to work up to full-time hours within other facilities in your sector. This gives you a chance for variation, new experiences, and a broader network. We value creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the facility's needs meet. Working with heart here at the Care and Services Administration means that you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for residents in Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in daily life. It matters. Really.