Description of Operations

Home Care consists of seven units: North, South, Near, East, the Support Unit, the Night Unit, and the Resource Unit. All units, except for the rural units, are co-located on Upplagsvägen together with the home health care nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.

Through individually tailored interventions based on needs assessments, we strengthen each person’s ability to manage their daily life and enable them to continue living in a safe and familiar environment.

Job Responsibilities

As a nursing assistant at Hemvården Södra, you will provide services, personal care, and social support to clients in their own homes. You will bring joy and a sense of security and serve as a responsive point of contact. Our clients have individual needs and preferences, and we strive to match staff to these needs as much as possible through planning within the workgroup.

The work involves planning, implementing, following up on, and documenting care services in accordance with the organization’s quality goals. You will collaborate closely with colleagues and other professionals to ensure the best possible care. The role also includes serving as a representative within the team.

A computer and cell phone are used as work tools, and it is desirable that you have good computer skills. Your duties include documenting and communicating with various parties, which requires strong proficiency in spoken and written Swedish

In our operations, we use, among other tools, Pulsen Combine, TES, Skyresponse, and DF Respons.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who

• Has a nursing degree or other education that the employer deems equivalent.
• Knowledge, experience, or a genuine interest in working in home care.
• Are flexible, meticulous, and have a professional and respectful demeanor.
• Can express yourself well, both verbally and in writing, in Swedish.
• Have strong digital skills.
• Thrive in both teamwork and independent responsibility.
• A driver’s license is required.

A criminal background check must be provided upon hire.

Great importance is placed on personal suitability.

Gällivare Municipality is an administrative municipality for the Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish languages. Knowledge of any of these languages is a plus.

Work Hours/Duration

Full-time position (100%). Day/evening/weekend shifts

Permanent position. A probationary period may apply.

Salary

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

Start Date / Application

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

Start date to be agreed upon.

Application deadline: October 31, 2026

Contact Information

Unit Manager Maria Wallgren

0970-818 550

mailto:Maria.Wallgren@gallivare.se

Union Representatives

Kommunal 0970–818000 switchboard

Other Information

Gällivare Municipality offers you:

• Wellness benefits in the form of strength training/group training/Dundret
• Wellness hour
• Access to the workplace’s “Well-being Allowance”
• Membership in GKFF
• Opportunity to exchange vacation days

We warmly welcome your application!