Care Worker (Residential Unit)

Vantaan ja Keravan hyvinvointialue; Kerava; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantaan ja Keravan hyvinvointialue seeks staff to support residents’ daily living and rehabilitation in Virrenkulma’s residential unit, working in a multi-disciplinary team. The role uses a two-shift pattern, and applicants should be open, development-minded, and hands-on.

Experience with developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required; training will be provided. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are essential to assist adults with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with developmental disabilities is a plus.
• We will train you.
• Two-shift pattern and teamwork-focused role.
• Proactive, hands-on attitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' daily living and rehabilitation in Virrenkulma's residential unit.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain a customer-oriented approach.
• Adapt to shift-based work and flexible scheduling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer orientation

Willingness to learn

Developmental disabilities experience

Job description

The role supports residents' daily living and rehabilitation in Virrenkulma's residential unit, within a multi-disciplinary team. The job is shift-based with a two-shift pattern. You will need interpersonal and teamwork skills and a customer-oriented approach. We hope applicants approach work with openness and development-mindedness when working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Experience with developmental disabilities is a plus but not a requirement. We will train you. We value: a proactive and hands-on attitude, positive mindset and problem-solving abilities, adequate physical fitness, communication skills for augmentative and alternative communication, and rehabilitative, strength-based approaches. Current nursing license is required if applicable. Virrenkulma provides 18-hour around-the-clock housing and communal living for adults with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum conditions. It is well connected by public transport, about 2.5 km from Kerava Station. Applications can be submitted online; we will interview during the application period. The position starts as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Customer-oriented approach
• Willingness to learn
• Experience with developmental disabilities is a plus