At the Åslundmarka Residential and Service Center, we offer an Open Day Program for residents of Åslundmarka. Åslundmarka is an active facility offering a variety of services, including adapted services, mobile home care, a day center, and a shared living community for people with dementia, as well as round-the-clock care residences. The Open Day Program is part of the Åslundmarka 24-Hour Care facility.

The facility consists of a manager, nurses, nursing assistants/health care workers, care workers, students, and assistants. We are committed to diversity and have staff members of many different nationalities working in our organization. All employees are dedicated to providing high-quality services tailored to each individual’s needs. 

The open day program is available Monday through Friday and is located in the cafeteria. It offers a wonderful range of activities, including meals, exercise, conversation, walks, games, singing, various forms of entertainment, as well as seasonal and holiday-themed activities. The program is very popular among the facility’s residents. There are 1.4 full-time equivalents (FTEs) assigned to the program, but other staff members also assist, as do volunteers.

We are looking for a healthcare worker who wants to make a difference for those living with us. Currently, the schedule consists of daytime shifts during the week and work every third weekend as a regular healthcare worker in the assisted living facilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create enjoyable days for our residents and others
• Plan and carry out activities
• Provide health care and practical assistance to residents in their own homes
• Documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Responsibility for seeking advice, assistance, and guidance when needed
• Contribute to an inclusive and positive work environment
• Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Working with family members

Qualifications:

• Norwegian certification as a healthcare assistant / nursing aide
• Flexible
• Personal suitability and relevant work experience will be given significant weight
• You should be outgoing, enjoy being around people; perhaps you’re creative, or you like to sing or play an instrument
• Good collaboration and communication skills
• You’re positive and a good team player
• Empathetic and caring
• Good verbal and written communication skills in Norwegian
• A positive attitude toward work
• Basic computer skills
• Requirement for an approved police background check

We offer:

• Exciting, interesting, and varied work tasks in a great interdisciplinary environment
• Opportunities for professional development and in-house training
• Required training in specialized systems
• Public sector pension
• Company sports team

Exceptions to public disclosure must be justified:

Gjøvik Municipality practices a policy of greater transparency, cf. Section 11 of the Public Administration Act.

This means that all applicants are listed on a public applicant list. Special circumstances must exist to be granted an exemption, cf. Section 25 of the Public Administration Act.

Application:

All applications must be submitted electronically via our application system.

We strive for a diverse work environment and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.