Night Shift Nursing Assistant, Ersboda Nursing and Care Home
Umeå, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Nursing Assistant, Home Care, and Senior Living Facilities
Work model On location
Application due date 7 August 2026
Are you the one?

Elderly care services in the Municipality of Umeå aim to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, empowers and strengthens people’s ability to live independently.

Ersboda Nursing and Care Home is located in Västra Ersboda, near the church. We have a winter garden and a beautiful outdoor area with a fountain, offering ample opportunities for outdoor activities. We also have a sauna that can be used when available. Our facility was built in 2014–2015. The building has two floors divided into six units with a total of 60 apartments. We also have a unit with a Finnish focus, where staff speak some Finnish. Take a digital tour by clicking here!

We’re now looking for someone who wants to work the night shift with us!

Your Responsibilities

With a professional approach and a friendly demeanor, you’ll assist our residents in their daily lives. The focus is on the residents’ right to participate in decision-making, and you’ll help ensure that services are provided to a high standard, in accordance with care decisions and implementation plans. You will assist with tasks such as personal hygiene, laundry, cleaning, meals, and other services.

Your duties also include documenting care measures and health status, as well as performing medical tasks as delegated by the responsible nurse.

The work schedule is during the night shift.

About You

We are looking for a certified nursing assistant with experience working in elder care.

To communicate with residents, family members, and colleagues, write and review care documentation, and receive medication delegation, you must have a good command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. Knowledge of Finnish is considered a plus, as the facility has a Finnish-speaking unit.

Your interactions with residents require strong skills based on personal suitability, maturity, and empathy. You demonstrate a strong commitment to both residents and the facility in all your interactions and actions. You enjoy working independently, are patient, and take initiative. You have a strong ability to collaborate with colleagues, family members, and other professionals. Great importance is placed on personal suitability.

Heavy lifting is involved; transfer aids must be used.

Before an offer of employment is made, we ask that you provide an extract from the police criminal records database. This is the final step in the recruitment process. We accept applications only through our recruitment system; do not apply via email or mail. Click “Apply for this job” to submit your application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About the City of Umeå

The City of Umeå is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 essential employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrative departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows thoughtfully. Our core values are based on a citizen-centered approach, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you’ll work on missions that are vital to society, helping to ensure that Umeå remains a safe, secure, and fun place to live.

Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We’re a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here, you can learn what it’s like to live in Umeå: Moving to Umeå Municipality

Our team is growing, so maybe we’re looking for you? Do you want more, too? We offer fair working conditions, great benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.