Nursing staff, Holmsunds Vård- och omsorgsboende Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Care assistant
Work model On location
Application due date 30 January 2026
Are you the one? Elderly care in Umeå municipality wants to be a resource that frees and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life in proximity and interaction.
Holmsund's nursing home is centrally located in Holmsund with direct proximity to a health center, pharmacy and grocery store. We have good opportunities for outdoor living thanks to balconies and patios and a shared courtyard. The building has three floors and houses 59 apartments. Holmsunds vård- och omsorgsboende consists of six units; three care and nursing units, a short-term unit, a service house unit and a care and nursing unit located in Obbola.
One of the most outstanding features of Holmsunds Vård- och omsorgsboende is our staff. We have dedicated people who are passionate about creating a safe and home-like environment for our residents. The staff is a wonderful mix of experience and youthful enthusiasm. We see our age range and different cultures as a strength.
We work according to a person-centered approach, where our activities are based on the needs of our users. Our business consists of 5 departments in Holmsund, and one department in Obbola.
We are now looking for more colleagues to join our team!
Your work tasks
In this role, you will be responsible for providing our residents with good, safe and secure care based on their individual needs. Tasks include helping with personal care, meals, medication management, activities and outdoor activities.
On delegation from the nurse in charge, you will carry out medical tasks and be responsible for documenting completed interventions, measures and the residents' state of health in accordance with current procedures.
You contribute to a meaningful and safe everyday life through a professional approach and good treatment. As a contact person, you work with the resident's participation and self-determination in focus, and ensure that the efforts are carried out with high quality in accordance with the assistance decision and implementation plan.
Working hours are day, evening and weekend.
About you
We are looking for you who have experience in care, preferably in elderly care. We see it as an advantage if you are a trained nurse or care assistant. It is also positive if you have previously had medication delegation.
In order for you to be able to communicate with users, relatives and colleagues, write and take part in care documentation and obtain medication, it is required that you have good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing.
Your encounter with the residents requires good skills based on personal suitability, maturity and empathic ability. You show great commitment to both users and the organization in all relationships and actions. You enjoy working independently and are patient and proactive. You have a good ability to cooperate and interact with colleagues, relatives and other professionals.
Heavy lifting occurs, transfer aids must be used. Smoking occurs in the workplace so you should not be allergic.
Other information
Before an offer of employment, we ask you to present an extract from the police's criminal record. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. We check the ID documents of the candidates we interview.
We accept applications via registration in our recruitment system, not via e-mail or letter. Click on "apply for the job" to make an application.
Selection and interviews are ongoing so welcome with your application today!
About Umeå municipality
Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun.
Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside work. Here you can find out what it is like to live in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta
We will become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.