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 those in rural areas, are co-located on Upplagsvägen together with home health care nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. Through interventions tailored to individual needs, 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/care aide at Hemvården Östra, you will provide care and support in clients’ homes. Our operations are characterized by safety and high quality, with the goal always being client satisfaction. You will also serve as a point of contact, ensuring the client’s involvement in their care plan. Documentation is also an important part of your responsibilities.

At Hemvården Östra, based in Hakkas, there is some travel to the villages of Ullatti and Dokkas.

Qualifications

Training as a nursing assistant or other education deemed equivalent. We are looking for someone who is a team player, positive, and flexible. You recognize the importance of good communication and treat service users, their families, and your coworkers with respect. Under the National Minority Languages Act, Gällivare Municipality is the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Proficiency in any of these languages is a plus when applying for a position with Gällivare Municipality.  Computers and cell phones are used as work tools, so you should have strong digital skills as well as a good command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. Great importance is placed on personal suitability.

A Class B driver’s license is required.

A criminal background check must be provided upon hire.

Work Hours/Duration

Permanent, full-time position (100%). Shifts include days, evenings, and weekends. 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: September 13, 2026

Additional Information

Unit Manager Sara Israelsson

0970-818 821

mailto:Sara.Israelsson@gallivare.se

Union representatives

Kommunal 0970–818000 switchboard

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
• Option to exchange vacation days

We warmly welcome your application!