Summer Job, Nursing Assistant/Care Assistant

Orthopedic Care Unit A, Orthopedic Clinic, Högland Hospital Eksjö Help Secure Both Others' and Your Own Summer - Apply for a Summer Job as a Nursing Assistant/Care Assistant at the Orthopedic Clinic at Högland Hospital in Eksjö. Do you want variety in your work, professional development, and to be part of a well-functioning team? Then you are welcome to join us! Role as Nursing Assistant/Care Assistant We offer you a diverse job where you play a crucial role for orthopedic clinic patients and your colleagues. You'll become part of a team with nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and doctors, where we value each other's knowledge and maintain a strong community. As a Nursing Assistant/Care Assistant on Orthopedic Care Unit A, you will be responsible for basic care pre- and post-surgery. You actively work on rehabilitation with patients, including areas such as mobilization, nutrition, and preventive work to prevent pressure ulcers and care-related infections. Documentation in the Cosmic journal system is also part of the job. The care unit consists of two departments. Department A treats patients with acute orthopedic injuries and diseases requiring treatment, and this department remains open during the summer. Department B treats patients undergoing planned surgeries and will be closed during the summer. The position is a time-limited full-time employment with day, evening, and weekend shifts. We need summer relief nursing assistants/care assistants for weeks 25-32. It is advantageous if you can work many - or all - of these weeks. Region-wide introduction occurs beyond these weeks, and we appreciate if you can also shadow during spring. You will receive salary during both introduction and shadowing. Your Future Workplace Högland Hospital in Eksjö is one of three hospitals in Jönköping County Region. Here, planned and acute specialist care is provided around the clock. Approximately 110,000 people live within the hospital's catchment area. The Orthopedic Clinic at Högland Hospital is a modern operation with approximately 80 employees committed to providing the county's residents with top-quality orthopedic care. We use a structured approach to develop care processes based on new, evidence-based knowledge and continuously improve in collaboration with our patients. At the Orthopedic Clinic, we operate on the principle that everyone should be met with respect and a positive approach, whether patient or colleague. Both patients and employees should feel well-informed, secure, and involved. Jönköping County Region is building for future healthcare and is making significant investments in Högland Hospital. The entire Orthopedic Clinic is located in the newly constructed Building 37, with fresh, well-adapted facilities that we are proud of. Your Profile We are seeking candidates who are trained nursing assistants or will complete training by June 2026. Alternatively, nursing or medical students who have completed at least three semesters (individual assessment possible earlier). Orthopedics is what we love, and we seek someone curious about the specialty and comfortable with varied work. Personally, you are humble, meticulous, structured, and take responsibility for your tasks. It's also important that you have a positive and professional approach to your work and colleagues. Personal suitability is heavily weighted. Our Offer to You Education is a natural part of our Orthopedic Clinic, and we believe a good introduction is key to job satisfaction. Beyond the region-wide summer intern introduction, you'll receive an introduction tailored to your previous experience. Application Process Please submit your application as soon as possible, no later than February 28, 2026. Be sure to include any practical experience, work history, and attach your degree certificate or current study documentation. We look forward to receiving your application!