Nursing Assistant for Family Respite Care at Västerviksgränd - Night Shift

Östersunds kommun · Vollzeit

Östersund, Schweden

Want to make a real difference in the daily lives of residents and their families? The Care and Service Administration at Östersunds Municipality is now seeking a driven nursing assistant for family respite care at Västerviksgränd. The unit consists of 12 places where residents stay during planned periods and receive the care and support they need, while their families get the opportunity for relief and recovery. Västerviksgränd 6-12 is centrally located on Frösön and is the new name for the family respite care and day activities at Södra Strand as well as the special housing facility Västervik located in the same building. An exciting reorganization has brought these units together, created a new name, and will allow them to work more smoothly together moving forward. In the house, competent and dedicated nursing assistants, care workers, coordinators, assistant unit managers, and unit managers work during daytime, which means support and collaboration are always available. During nighttime, there will be a total of 3 staff members in the house—two at the special housing facility and one at the respite care unit—which means you are never completely alone at night and can help each other as needed. The pace varies depending on which residents are currently at the facility, and it is common for some guests to be awake and restless during the night. Nurses are not on-site in the building but can be reached by phone if needed. There is also opportunity for support and knowledge exchange with physiotherapists and occupational therapists who work during daytime. Their support is provided mainly in writing, for example in matters concerning assistive devices. The position comprises 67.96% with the possibility of increasing your work hours within the administration. Working hours are scheduled for night shift work. We work according to a 15-week rotating schedule where work shifts recur every third week. Planned start is as soon as possible or by agreement. Your New Job As a nursing assistant at Västerviksgränds family respite care, you work with personal care and services for the residents staying there. You contribute to promoting the physical, mental, and social health of the residents while relieving their families. Your task is to care for and look after residents during the night, and you provide personal care based on individual needs and perform delegated health and medical interventions, such as specific care and rehabilitation. The work is performed independently but in collaboration with staff at the special housing facility in the same building. Since communication is primarily in writing, high demands are placed on clarity toward the day staff. During the night, you also prepare breakfast, facilitate for day staff, and perform cleaning according to established routines. In addition to this, joint night meetings are held a few times per year, usually once or twice per half-year. You also document in our management systems, which is an important part of your work tasks. Common Work Tasks Assist residents with personal hygiene and basic care Support with transfers Administration of medications according to medical delegation and prescription Various types of specimen collection Preparation of light meals Care of various indwelling catheters (for example urinary catheters or stomas) Simple wound care Care documentation Cleaning as needed Your Qualifications Requirements Trained nursing assistant Work experience as a nursing assistant Experience with delegated care interventions Good computer skills Good knowledge of Swedish language in both spoken and written form Meritorious Documented training focused on dementia care Experience working nights in elderly care Experience focused on elderly and dementia patients We Are Looking For You We are looking for someone with good judgment and who adapts easily to changing circumstances. You have empathetic ability, are confident in yourself, and can make quick decisions independently that you then act upon. It is of great importance that you communicate clearly and ensure your message has been understood, quality-assure, and follow up. You are service-oriented, calm, stable, and composed in stressful situations. Welcome to Apply! Other Information Criminal Record Check If you become a candidate for employment, you will need to provide a criminal record check. The record is ordered through the Police website, polisen.se. The criminal record check to be ordered is "Work with elderly or adults with disabilities". Note that you do not need to send the criminal record check with your application. It will be presented only in connection with a possible employment. How the Recruitment Process Works Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to attach a CV and personal letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent. We will ask you to provide these if an interview becomes relevant. Östersunds Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to posting and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and advertising sales representatives. What Do We Offer? Östersunds Municipality 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 a range of discounts and offers. You can also receive fast and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and accountants, through the Personnel 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 Service Administration Within the Care and Service Administration, we apply flexible work hours for permanent employees. This means that as an employee, you have the right to work up to full-time hours in other operations in your sector. This gives you a chance for variety, new experiences, and a broader network. We value creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the needs of the operation meet. Working with your heart at the Care and Service Administration means you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for residents of Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in daily life. It matters. Really.