Occupational therapy student weekend job, ward for geriatric diseases SUH-Køge

Occupational therapy student sought as hourly-paid weekend relief (fixed every 3rd weekend)

Do you want a student job where you make a noticeable difference and strengthen your clinical skills in geriatrics and rehabilitation?

For the new Ward for Elderly Diseases at Zealand University Hospital in Køge, we are looking for an engaged occupational therapy student as hourly-paid weekend relief, with fixed work every 3rd weekend.

Why choose us as your student job?

• Relevant work experience: You gain unique insight into complex geriatric and medical patient pathways, giving you a solid head start in your studies.
• Interdisciplinary environment: You become part of a strong professional community where holistic care and the rehabilitative approach are highly valued.
• Fantastic surroundings: We are located on the top floor with Køge’s best view in 24 brand-new single rooms.
• Unique social cohesion: We place wellbeing high—ranging from Wednesday singing with patients to a joint Friday lunch and an active Instagram profile.

Your tasks with us

As weekend relief you will be an important part of the patients’ daily life in the ward. Based on your studies and your professional focus on activity and resources, your tasks will include, among other things:

• Support for patients’ ADL functions (personal care, mobilization and meals) based on a rehabilitative and supportive approach.
• Early detection and observation of changes in patients’ physical and cognitive status.
• Contribute to creating safe, structured and dignified frameworks for the elderly medical patient.
• Close collaboration with nurses and the rest of the weekend team to ensure continuity and patient safety.

We imagine you

• Are pursuing occupational therapy education (ideally with a few semesters completed).
• Are motivated by a holistic view of humanity and passionate about working with the elderly medical patient.
• Have a good clinical eye, are caring and able to build trust with patients and relatives.
• Are stable, flexible and thrive working independently during weekend shifts.

Salary and working conditions

The position is hourly paid with a fixed rotation every 3rd weekend . The shift types (day or evening shifts) will be agreed upon to fit your studies and private life as well as possible. Employment and pay follow the applicable collective agreement.

Want to join the team?

Occupational therapy student sought as hourly-paid weekend relief (fixed every 3rd weekend)

Do you want a student job where you make a noticeable difference and strengthen your clinical skills in geriatrics and rehabilitation?

For the new Ward for Elderly Diseases at Zealand University Hospital in Køge, we are looking for an engaged occupational therapy student as hourly-paid weekend relief, with fixed work every 3rd weekend.

Why choose us as your student job?

• Relevant work experience: You gain unique insight into complex geriatric and medical patient pathways, giving you a solid head start in your studies.
• Interdisciplinary environment: You become part of a strong professional community where holistic care and the rehabilitative approach are highly valued.
• Fantastic surroundings: We are located on the top floor with Køge’s best view in 24 brand-new single rooms.
• Unique social cohesion: We place wellbeing high—ranging from Wednesday singing with patients to a joint Friday lunch and an active Instagram profile.

Your tasks with us

As weekend relief you will be an important part of the patients’ daily life in the ward. Based on your studies and your professional focus on activity and resources, your tasks will include, among other things:

• Support for patients’ ADL functions (personal care, mobilization and meals) based on a rehabilitative and supportive approach.
• Early detection and observation of changes in patients’ physical and cognitive status.
• Contribute to creating safe, structured and dignified frameworks for the elderly medical patient.
• Close collaboration with nurses and the rest of the weekend team to ensure continuity and patient safety.

We imagine you

• Are pursuing occupational therapy education (ideally with a few semesters completed).
• Are motivated by a holistic view of humanity and passionate about working with the elderly medical patient.
• Have a good clinical eye, are caring and able to build trust with patients and relatives.
• Are stable, flexible and thrive working independently during weekend shifts.

Salary and working conditions

The position is hourly paid with a fixed rotation every 3rd weekend . The shift types (day or evening shifts) will be agreed upon to fit your studies and private life as well as possible. Employment and pay follow the applicable collective agreement.

Want to join the team?

If you have any questions about the job, you are more than welcome to contact us

• Deputy Manager Sandra Bruun Petersen: Phone 47 32 25 05

We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so please send your application and CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!

Employment area

Region Zealand and Region Capital will become Region Østdanmark on January 1, 2027 as a result of the Health Reform. Your employment area will be Region Østdanmark with all related organizational units.

Read more about the meaning of the employment area on Region Østdanmark’s website.

Starting salary for employees under a collective agreement

The region is obligated to inform you about the starting salary for the position. You will be informed of base salary, centrally fixed allowances and pension in the relevant collective agreement. In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

See the starting salary on the region’s website

About Zealand University Hospital

Zealand University Hospital is Denmark’s newest university hospital with activities in Køge, Roskilde and Nykøbing F. We are a bold and outward-facing university hospital, where we every day work to create a cohesive healthcare system and greater equality in health for citizens in the region.

Our catchment area includes more people with chronic disease and social challenges than the national average. Therefore, we work purposefully with innovation, new forms of collaboration and solutions that bring treatment closer to the citizens.

With us you become part of an ambitious workplace where cross-functional collaboration, high professionalism and continuous improvements are a natural part of daily life. Our leadership values are innovation, followership, integrity and community, and they set the direction for how we work, develop and achieve good results – for both citizens and employees.

Read more about Zealand University Hospital, Nykøbing F. here

Read more about Zealand University Hospital, Køge and Roskilde here

Watch a video about Zealand University Hospital here