Workplace:

The Municipal Department of Health and Well-Being offers services that promote well-being, independence, a sense of belonging, and participation, and is organized into five service areas. Our work is rooted in the community section of the municipal plan. 

Service Area: Adapted Services:

Adapted Services provide assistance to children, youth, and adults with disabilities. The services are organized into five units and include both round-the-clock care and occasional in-home services. Targeted environmental support is central, and great emphasis is placed on coping, self-determination, and quality of life. The service area has a strong professional team and actively promotes ethical reflection, user involvement, and individualized support. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to help create meaningful daily lives for people with diverse needs.

This position is currently part of Department 2. Department 2 provides services to 22 service recipients. Services are provided in shared living arrangements and single-family homes. The service offerings vary according to the service recipient’s needs, ranging from 1:1 staffing to shorter assignments. Services are provided to people across a wide age range who have disabilities. We have skilled and experienced staff for whom targeted community-based care is a central part of the services provided in connection with the user’s housing and/or activity programs, and to enable each individual user to manage their daily life.

Job Details:

This is a permanent position at approximately 60% capacity. The position involves on-call night shifts with every third weekend on a rotating annual schedule.

As a healthcare worker/assistant, you will play an important role in helping to develop high-quality services. We place great importance on positive attitudes and values in the delivery of our services. We show respect, are innovative, and take our work seriously. We are ambitious, goal-oriented, and results-driven. We collaborate well and value good relationships at work.

Professional development and service quality are key priorities for us. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow up on service provision following a decision, including in-home health care and/or practical assistance and training.
• Targeted community work.
• Ensure user-driven care and user participation.
• Collaborate with family members and legal guardians.
• Keep goal and action plans, as well as individual plans, up to date.
• Medication management.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Certified healthcare worker/assistant.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken Norwegian and possess good communication skills.
• Valid police clearance certificate.
• Class B driver’s license.

Preferred qualifications:

• Relevant work experience in targeted social support work.
• Experience working with people with various disabilities.

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

Personal qualities:

• You are a team player and have strong communication skills.
• You are solution-oriented and innovative.
• You take responsibility, work in an organized manner, and have a positive attitude.
• You adhere to established measures and plans and are loyal to the municipality’s and the department’s decisions.

Personal suitability is emphasized.

Interviews with qualified candidates will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

We offer:

• An exciting workday with varied tasks.

As an employee of Østre Toten Municipality, you will be covered by a comprehensive pension and insurance plan. We offer meaningful work and an inclusive work environment. Employees are hired by Østre Toten Municipality under the terms and conditions set forth in the applicable regulations, laws, and agreements at any given time. Two percent of gross salary is deducted for pension contributions.

After the application deadline, a public list of applicants will be posted, containing the name, age, position or job title, and municipality of residence or employment for each applicant. Exceptions to the right of access to information about an applicant may be made if the applicant requests it. 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 granted, the applicant will be notified of this.