About this role
Welcome to Älvkarleby Municipality – a workplace characterized by proximity and engagement
At Älvkarleby Municipality, you will find a work environment where you have close access to managers, colleagues, and decision-makers. We are over 700 employees who work together based on our shared core values: Courage, Will, Respect, and Holistic Perspective, which guide how we collaborate, develop, and engage with our residents.
We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and actively work to ensure that our organization reflects diversity, equality, and respect. Here, there is room to grow and contribute your unique skills and personality.
Älvkarleby Municipality is located just south of Gävle, where the Dalälven River meets the sea. With Skutskär as the central town, nature is always around the corner – rivers, forests, the sea, and tranquility in a beautiful combination. Approximately 9,500 residents live here, enjoying rich opportunities for a fulfilling life both at work and during leisure time.
Transportation links are excellent – with three train stations, frequent bus connections, and proximity to the E4 highway, we are an attractive municipality for commuters. This also makes us a natural meeting place for people with diverse experiences and skills.
To promote a healthy lifestyle, we have a smoke-free working environment.
Would you like to contribute to a municipality with a hopeful future and close connections to both people and nature? We welcome your application!
Description
Do you want to make a real difference and contribute to a meaningful summer experience at our care and nursing home, Tallmon? We are currently seeking summer substitutes who are passionate about working with people and want to be part of Älvkarleby Municipality in the summer of 2026.
Here, you will have the opportunity to work in an inspiring environment where engagement and community are at the forefront.
At Tallmon's care and nursing home, residents who need daily support live here. The facility has two somatic departments, one department for individuals with mental health issues, four dementia-focused departments, and a short-term care department. About 70 nursing assistants, care aides, and assistant unit managers work here.
Responsibilities
As a summer substitute at Tallmon, you play a vital role in creating a safe and stimulating environment for our residents.
Working in care and nursing is both enjoyable and rewarding. Every day, you enhance the quality of life and make a difference for many people. For them, you are an important part of their daily lives, and their needs guide your workday. You assist with everything from personal hygiene to cooking, cleaning, and laundry. The job includes delegated tasks from nurses, such as medication management. We work salutogenically and in close collaboration between units, and here you will have the chance to work alongside other substitutes and regular staff to support individuals in need of your assistance.
Qualifications
It is essential that you enjoy meeting, supporting, and helping others. Being attentive, humble, and respectful of the equal value of all individuals are important traits. The job involves communication and documentation, so you need to be proficient in Swedish, both spoken and written, and be comfortable using a computer.
If you have studied in the Nursing Program or have other education and experience that we consider equivalent, this is an advantage.
Älvkarleby Municipality is a Finnish administrative area, and knowledge of the Finnish language is a merit.
The work involves day, evening, and weekend shifts, and may also include night shifts. We prefer that you can work most of the summer to ensure continuity for both you and the organization.
For work within Älvkarleby Municipality's care services, a criminal record extract is required.
We warmly welcome your application!
Valid ID and right to work in Sweden
To work in Älvkarleby Municipality, you need to present a valid ID that shows your citizenship. In some cases, you may also need to provide a document that proves your right to work in Sweden. If you are offered employment, you must be able to show one of the following:
- Passport
- Driver's license
- SIS-marked ID card along with a certificate of citizenship,
- Other valid ID where citizenship is clearly stated.
If you are a citizen of a country outside Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must also show that you have the right to work in Sweden (e.g., residence or work permit).
Military placement for permanent employees
As a permanent employee in Älvkarleby Municipality, you are, according to a decision by the Municipal Council, military-placed at your regular workplace.
E-recruitment and personal data
We use e-recruitment to streamline and ensure the quality of our recruitment process. The information you provide is saved in your personal CV account, allowing you to easily log in and update your information as needed. We therefore ask you to fill in your details carefully and thoroughly, so they accurately reflect your qualifications and experiences. All information