Place of work:

The position is part of the municipal area Health and coping. The municipal area's goals and strategies are anchored in the document "New Welfare 2040", and focus on coping, independence, belonging and participation.

The service area facilitated services is one of 5 service areas in Health and Coping. Facilitated services consist of 5 departments. Assistance is provided to people living at home with special needs for adaptation. Targeted efforts are made to ensure that those in need of services master their everyday lives and achieve a meaningful existence. The services are provided as health care in the home, practical assistance and training/guidance. It is provided both in 24-hour continuous measures and in punctual services.

This position currently belongs to adapted services department 2. Department 2 provides services to a total of 22 service recipients. Services are provided in shared apartments and individual homes. The range of services varies according to the service recipient's needs. From 1:1 staffing to shorter assignments. Services are provided to people in a wide age range of people with disabilities. We have skilled and experienced employees where targeted environmental work is a key part of the services provided in connection with the user's home and/or activities and to enable the individual user to master everyday life.

Facts about the position:

As mentioned, this position belongs to adapted services department 2, more specifically 1:1 staffing in 24-hour staffed housing.

The position involves day/evening/night work, both on weekdays and weekends, with opportunities for summer shifts during the summer vacation period.

As an on-call temporary worker and environmental therapist, you will have an important role in participating in the development of good services. We are committed to good attitudes and values in our services. We show respect, are innovative and serious. We are ambitious, goal-oriented and result-oriented. We cooperate well and are committed to good relationships at work. Professional development and quality of service are important priorities for us. The environmental therapists are part of a separate professional forum for college graduates in the service. There are regular meetings under the leadership of the professional and quality developer associated with the service.

Tasks:

• Follow up service provision in accordance with decisions, including health care in the home and/or practical assistance and training in accordance with procedures and measures in the professional binder.
• Ensure user management and user participation.
• Medication management.

We reserve the right to make changes to the position's area of responsibility and work, as a review of housing and service structure in the service is currently underway.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Approved police certificate.
• Driver's license class B.
• Good Norwegian skills, both oral and written.
• Experience from work in health and care.
• Ability to work independently in 1:1 follow-up after training.
• Ability and willingness to carry out necessary training and follow established routines and measures.

Desirable requirement:

• Starting or completed education in health and social care.
• Good competence in observation, documentation and follow-up of health and care measures.
• Experience with the use of technical aids.
• Experience with somatic follow-up measures (e.g. nutrition, transfer, hygiene and observation of health status).

Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of age, gender, disability or cultural background.

Personal characteristics:

• You have conscious and good attitudes towards working with people with extensive assistance needs and disabilities.
• You are collaborative and have good communication skills.
• You thrive on working alone, and are loyal to the employer.
• You take responsibility, are clear and work in a structured way.
• You are positive and contribute to a good working environment.

Personal qualities will be emphasized.

We offer:

• An exciting working day with varied tasks.
• A changing service with exciting challenges.
• Good opportunities for professional development.
• A pleasant working environment.

As an employee of Østre Toten municipality, you will be covered by a good pension and insurance scheme. We have meaningful work tasks and an inclusive working environment. Employees are employed by Østre Toten Municipality on the terms and conditions set out in applicable laws, regulations and the General Collective Agreement. 2% of gross salary is deducted for pension.

After the expiry of the application deadline, a public list of applicants will be drawn up containing the name, age, position or job title and municipality of residence or work for each applicant. Exemptions from access to information about an applicant may be made if the applicant so requests. Information about an applicant may become public even if the applicant has requested not to be included on the list of applicants. If the request is not complied with, the applicant will be notified of this.