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.
Anyone over the age of 18 who cannot get to a health center on their own or with assistance may be eligible to receive health care and rehabilitation/habilitation in their home.
Home Health Care is responsible for home nursing care, home visits, rehabilitation, habilitation, and assistive devices in ordinary housing, including prescriptions and certifications for home modifications. This service is available 24/7 for people over 18 who live in their own homes.
Our goal is to strengthen the individual’s ability to live an independent life and to offer good, safe, high-quality care. The work is based on a health-promoting and rehabilitative approach, with a focus on participation, coordination, and a clear division of responsibilities.
We are now looking for a competent nursing assistant who is interested in flexible and rewarding work where the individual is at the center!
Your Responsibilities
As a nursing assistant in home healthcare, you will perform delegated tasks at the primary care level. Duties may include administering medication and insulin, catheter care, and wound dressing. With us, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with patients and make a real difference in their daily lives.
This is a full-time temporary position, starting August 24, 2026, through September 5, 2027. Scheduled work hours include days, evenings, and weekends.
About You
We are looking for a certified nursing assistant who wants to contribute their expertise in home healthcare. You have experience with specimen collection and delegated tasks, such as medication and insulin administration as well as wound dressing. We consider it a plus if you have experience working in home care and/or home healthcare, administering medication via a feeding tube, connecting and disconnecting feeding tubes, flushing urinary catheters, and performing catheterization on women.
To communicate with clients, 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. A Class B driver’s license is required for this position.
As a person, you are confident in your professional role, take initiative, and are not afraid to think outside the box. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
Heavy lifting is involved; mobility aids must be used.
Smoking and pets are present in the workplace, so you should not have allergies
Selection and interviews are ongoing; we welcome your application today!
Before an offer of employment is made, we ask that you provide an extract from the police criminal records. This is done as the final step in the recruitment process.
About Umeå Municipality
Umeå Municipality is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 essential employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows thoughtfully. Our core values are based on a citizen-first approach, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you’ll work on socially important projects where you’ll help ensure that Umeå remains safe, secure, and fun.
Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are 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
We’re growing, and that’s why we might be 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.