The Home and Residential Care Services in Løten Municipality provide health and care services to residents who need assistance with daily living, either in their own homes or in a residential facility.

We are currently seeking a temporary employee for a 60% position at our day activity center for younger and older adults with dementia. This temporary position is to cover an absence in a permanent position, initially for a period of 3 months, with the possibility of extension. Start date as soon as possible, by mutual agreement.

The program is located in a cozy house in the heart of downtown Løten and is based on activities, personal achievement, and social interaction in a safe environment. The day activity program is an important preventive measure. It provides individuals with meaningful days tailored to their own interests and functional abilities, relieves the burden on family members, and helps more people live at home longer. We emphasize closeness, humor, and positive experiences, where each person is seen and feels at home.
As a temporary staff member, you’ll become part of a dedicated team that works closely with clients, family members, and colleagues.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the operation of the day activity program for older and younger people with dementia, together with the rest of the staff
• Perform environmental care in accordance with legislation, municipal and national guidelines, and professional best practices
  
• Safeguard the service user’s resources and tailor the program individually based on each person’s needs, resources, and goals
  
• Contribute to the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of measures in accordance with the department’s plans, with an emphasis on coping, activity, and user participation
  
• Collaborate and interact effectively with clients, family members, colleagues, and students
  
• Contribute innovative ideas to development and improvement efforts
  
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration
  
• Document in the Gerica system, within the scope of your role and expertise
  
• Stay professionally up to date within your field
  
• Everyone here shares responsibility for a positive work environment and well-being

Qualifications

We are looking for a healthcare worker with Norwegian licensure. If you do not have a vocational certificate but have worked as an assistant in a similar role and have extensive and relevant experience, we also encourage you to apply. Please include your HPR number in your application, if applicable.

Requirements:

• Good verbal and written communication skills in Norwegian
• You must be able to provide a valid police clearance certificate before starting the position, pursuant to Section 5-4 of the Health and Care Services Act
• Knowledge of day activity programs with a focus on coping, activity, and user participation

We would like you to have:

• Knowledge of or interest in music
• Are creative and solution-oriented when working with people with special needs
  

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• is motivated and professionally committed
  
• is creative and sees opportunities
  
• is able to adapt activities that promote mastery and quality of life
  
• is solution-oriented and contributes positively to the professional and work environment
  
• has good collaboration skills and is responsible
  
• is capable of getting things done and is flexible
  
• has strong communication skills and takes responsibility for building relationships with patients, family members, and colleagues
  
• is able to think innovatively, has the willingness and ability to embrace change, and can challenge assumptions
  
• is resilient, calm, confident, and patient
  
• enjoys working both independently and as part of a team
  
  

We emphasize loyalty to Løten Municipality’s ethical guidelines and values: Respect, responsibility, and courage.
We emphasize that you are motivated and personally suited for the position.

We offer

• A good and positive work environment with skilled colleagues, with a focus on job satisfaction and professionalism
  
• Independent, challenging, and exciting work tasks
  
• Training and guidance
  

Employment is otherwise subject to the terms and conditions set forth in applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, including favorable pension and insurance plans.

Applications must be submitted electronically via Webcruiter, and any documentation you wish to be considered should be uploaded as attachments to your application.

We ask applicants to write their cover letter and resume directly in the application portal and not to submit them as attachments. 

Certificates, diplomas, and other attachments must be included with the application, and we encourage you to use the Diploma Portal for documentation of your education.
Education completed outside Norway must be approved by NOKUT (before January 1, 2023) or the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Competence (HK-dir), and the approval must be documented. Read more at https://hkdir.no/utdanning-fra-utlandet

Contact Information

Skundberg, Tone Beate, Department Head, 476 98 861

Work Location

Grinderengsletta 10
2340 Løten

Key Information:

Employer: Løten Municipality

Reference No.: 5191456559
Employment Percentage: 60%
Temporary Position
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026