About this role
We are looking for an engaged nursing assistant for a new special housing facility focused on cognitive impairment!
Maglehill is a newly built neighborhood located in the western part of Höör. Here, we have our newly constructed special housing for individuals with cognitive impairment and dementia. The surrounding area includes residential neighborhoods, a newly built preschool, a primary school (grades 1-6), and a sports hall. The distance to the train station is approximately 850 meters.
The special housing facility Maglehill opened in January 2024. On the first floor, there is Department 1 with a green corridor symbolizing the forest, and Department 2 with a blue corridor symbolizing water. On the second floor, there is the yellow department symbolizing light and Department 4 symbolizing warmth – it is to this floor that we are now seeking more engaged staff as one of our employees has chosen to work in another sector.
Höör is located in the heart of Skåne, has good train connections, beautiful nature, 17,000 residents, and a steady population increase. With around 1,400 employees, Höör Municipality is the largest employer in the area. Many of our staff commute here.
As an employee of Höör Municipality, you will have the opportunity to work in an organization that is constantly evolving. We place great value on interaction and work together to create a good work environment through open and constructive dialogue, respect, and tolerance towards colleagues and citizens. A high service spirit, professionalism, and commitment characterize our organization.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We work with the individual citizen's sense of coherence. You will actively work during your shifts for the well-being of the citizens based on their daily condition.
You possess empathetic abilities, work in a supportive manner, and have a salutogenic approach. The needs of the citizens guide our work, which means that your attitude and engagement will be of great importance in shaping the daily experiences. You are a team player!
The work involves standard care and support tasks within municipal operations, such as personal care, medication delegation, and actively documenting in our documentation and management system. We want to identify your personal strengths, engagement, and competencies and utilize them by working with areas of responsibility and advocacy roles. What are you most passionate about in caring for individuals with cognitive impairment?
With us, it is important to actively participate and contribute to a good work climate where we assist each other in everyday tasks. One appreciated skill is the ability to organize your work together with colleagues, and we want you to take overall responsibility for the citizens residing in the department where you work.
QUALIFICATIONS
You have:
• Completed a nursing education at the high school level or equivalent, along with a protected professional title as a nursing assistant. Additional training in dementia, psychiatry, or other specialized knowledge is an advantage. Experience in elderly care is also a merit.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written, as well as good computer skills. It is a plus if you are positive about working with digital aids.
• A willingness and commitment to shape and develop care for the elderly.
• The ability to work independently and in a structured manner, as well as being responsive to the needs of the citizens and confident in your professional role. You are a team player!
• The ability to find solutions and opportunities in everyday situations. You have the capability to organize your work and plan collaboratively with your colleagues.
• A drive to help build a new operation together with your colleagues!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The position will be filled subject to the necessary political decisions being made and that it is not required for internal use.
We apply ongoing selection, which means that we may call for interviews before the application deadline.
For certain positions within our operations, we may request a criminal record extract.
As an employee of Höör Municipality, you have access to wellness benefits as part of your employment, and we also implement smoke-free working hours.
In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly request no contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, or similar entities.