Social- and health care assistant - Do you want to be part of a residential facility with high professional standards, strong collegiality, and room for both development and humor?

Social and Health Care Assistant at Skelhøj

Would you like to be part of a residential offering with high professional standards, strong collegiality and room for both development and humor?

At Skelhøj we are looking for a social- and health care assistant who wishes for a daily life where relationships, professional reflection and interprofessional collaboration are the foundation of our work.

About Skelhøj

Skelhøj is a social-pedagogical residential facility under the Social Services Act §105 for adults with permanent physical and/or mental disabilities. We are beautifully located in Veksø with nature as the nearest neighbor and only a few minutes' walk from public transportation.

At Skelhøj there are 30 residents spread across four teams. A common factor is that they live with intellectual disabilities or a brain injury, which is congenital or acquired early in life. Many also have complex support needs and various additional diagnoses or disabilities, such as anxiety, communication difficulties, altered perception of reality, mobility impairments or challenging and inwardly reactive behaviors.

This means that work at Skelhøj is meaningful, complex and varied. One day you might be at a café or out in nature with a resident in a 1:1 process, while the next day you collaborate with colleagues to create structure, security and good communities for several residents in the house. A common thread across all tasks is that we meet the residents with respect, professional curiosity and a belief that all people have the right to a good life, with the greatest possible self-determination and quality of life.

Professionalism and community in everyday life

At Skelhøj we create the best framework for the residents through professionalism, presence and secure relationships, but also through smiles, humor and the small moments that make everyday life valuable.

We work from a neuro-pedagogical framework based on the low arousal principles and a recovery-oriented approach. With respect for each resident's resources, hopes, wishes and prerequisites, we create support that promotes participation, mastery and a meaningful life on their own terms.

Interdisciplinary collaboration is a central part of our practice, and we highly value professional reflection, supervision and sparring. It enables us to continually develop our efforts and jointly create the best possible conditions for residents' well-being and development.

No day is the same with us. You will become an important part of the residents' lives and have the opportunity to witness both small and large progress up close. It could be a resident mastering a new skill, taking part in an activity, or experiencing increased well-being and joy in daily life through the support you help create.

We offer

• A strong collegial community where we help each other
• High level of professional sparring and reflection
• Opportunity to influence and develop practice
• Available management with a focus on well-being
• Team meetings every 14 days
• Regular supervision with an external supervisor
• Opportunity for skills development
• Easy transport, only 5 minutes from the S-train and with good parking options
• We tailor the introduction to your experience. If you are new to the field, you will receive close training, sparring and plenty of time to get to know the residents, the professionalism and the workflows.

With us it is natural to ask for help, share professional considerations and support each other in demanding situations. We believe that high professional quality is created through openness, curiosity and a work environment characterized by psychological safety, where you can openly bring both successes and challenges to the table and that the best solutions are created in collaboration.

We are looking for a colleague who

• Is educated as a social- and health care assistant
• Has a positive and curious approach to the target group
• Is passionate about working with people with mental and physical disabilities
• Is inclusive, flexible and can maintain overview
• Can create security, even in an unpredictable daily life
• Is prepared for varied tasks, including personal care
• Can participate in resident trips
• Has a driving license (desirable, but not required)

As social- and health care assistant you will among other things

• Ensure residents' well-being through care and support
• Carry out health-related tasks within your area of competence
• Observe changes in physical and mental health and respond accordingly
• Participate in medication management, including ordering, dosing, administration and documentation

See Skelhøj’s function descriptions for the professional group here

Job description for social and health care assistant

You will become an important part of the residents' daily life and an active co-creator of our shared professional practice. You contribute to ensuring quality, reflection and development in the work with each resident. Tasks are carried out in close collaboration with colleagues, management and relevant partners. With us you are never alone; we lift the task together.

Working hours

The position is in principle 37 hours per week, but we are receptive to other preferences.

Working hours lie between 6:30 and 22:00 with day and evening shifts and work every other weekend. There may be the possibility of a few long shifts.

Curious?

If you would like to hear more about the position or daily life at Skelhøj, you are very welcome to contact us for a non-binding chat and a cup of coffee.

We will gladly give a tour and tell you about the residents, the professionalism and the sense of community that makes Skelhøj something special.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact a site manager

Helle Hansen

[email protected]

72597982

Tina Mørkeberg Hansen

[email protected]

72597925

Lisa Vinther Hansen

[email protected]

72597902