Description of Operations

The Department of Health and Social Care consists of five units: Enen, Forsgläntan, Älvgården, Dementia, and Short-Term Care.

The Department of Health and Social Care provides housing for older adults with extensive care needs in accordance with the Social Services Act. We offer a safe and personalized living environment with access to nursing care and supervision around the clock. Our work is based on the individual’s needs, wishes, and self-determination. Through a person-centered approach, we ensure that each resident receives an individualized care plan. The facility systematically focuses on quality, documentation, and follow-up in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Job Responsibilities

As a nursing assistant at Älvgården, you’ll work closely with residents to provide them with a safe and comfortable daily life. You will support and assist with tasks such as meals, hygiene, medication, dressing and undressing, and social interaction. The role also includes documentation, creating care plans, serving as a representative, and acting as a point of contact.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with a healthcare education or other training deemed equivalent by the employer, or who has experience in healthcare and senior care, with a genuine commitment to older adults and their well-being. Social interaction and human connection are a natural part of your day. You create a pleasant atmosphere where older adults feel seen and heard. You are flexible, collaborate closely with your colleagues, and contribute to a workplace characterized by consideration and team spirit. You express yourself well in Swedish, both verbally and in writing, and possess the digital skills required for documentation in accordance with the Social Services Act. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. Under the National Minority Languages Act, Gällivare Municipality is the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Knowledge of any of these languages is considered a plus when applying for a position with Gällivare Municipality. 

A criminal record check must be provided upon hiring.

Work Hours/Duration

Permanent position, 100% day/evening/weekend. A probationary period may apply.

Salary

We use individual salary determination; please indicate your salary expectations in your application.

Start Date/Application

Please include a resume with your application. Original documents must be submitted upon request. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Start date to be agreed upon.

Application deadline: 260913

Contact Information

Unit Manager Johanna Östberg Mannberg

0970–818 923

Johanna.Oestbergmannberg@gallivare.se

Union representatives

Kommunal 0970–818000 switchboard

Gällivare Municipality offers you:

• Wellness benefits in the form of strength training/group training/Dundret
• Wellness time when operations permit
• Access to the workplace’s “Well-being Allowance”
• Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality’s Recreational Association)
• Opportunity to swap vacation days

We warmly welcome your application!