Social and Health Care Assistant for Geriatric Medicine Inpatient Ward, SUH Nykøbing F

Becoming part of our strong community – and making a difference for the complex elderly patient

At the Department of Geriatric Diseases inpatient ward, we are looking for an engaged social- and healthcare assistant who is passionate about person-centered care and wishes for a workday with high professionalism, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful patient journeys.

The position is 37 hours with mixed shifts and flexible options for either 4 or 6 weekend shifts in a 12-week rotation, plus a choice between 8- or 12-hour shifts. We place great emphasis on employee influence, and you will therefore have the opportunity to shape your own work schedule in close dialogue with the head nurse and our scheduling team.

About us – high professionalism and the patient at the center

The Department of Geriatric Diseases inpatient ward is a specialized ward with 27 beds distributed over two levels. We receive elderly patients with complex and often multi-faceted disease courses, where there is a need for both professional expertise and a holistic view of each individual.

We work in strong interdisciplinary teams consisting of doctors, nurses, social- and healthcare assistants, therapists and dietitians. Together we create coherent patient pathways with a focus on quality, rehabilitation and safe discharge.

Our practice is based on Fundamentals of Care , where the relationship with the patient is the starting point for care and treatment. We meet the patients with respect, dignity and a high professional standard.

Each day we gather for board meetings where we coordinate, share knowledge and ensure the best possible patient journeys.

What can you look forward to?

With us you become part of a workplace that prioritizes both professional development and well-being:

• A safe and individually tailored onboarding program with a mentor
• Ongoing sparring and follow-up conversations
• Opportunity for professional and personal development
• An exciting everyday life with great variation and high complexity
• Strengthening your competencies in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Visible and approachable leadership with a focus on dialogue and involvement
• A good working environment with a focus on collaboration and well-being
• Ongoing skills development, including annual skills training
• Skilled colleagues with high professional pride, humor and room for diversity

We are looking for you, who

• Are educated as a social- and healthcare assistant and have an interest in geriatrics
• Want to work with both fundamental and complex care tasks
• Work professionally engaged and quality-conscious
• Are reflective and see value in good collaboration and clear communication
• Can maintain overview in a busy and shifting daily life
• Are curious, flexible and motivated for professional development
• Contribute actively to a positive working environment and a strong collegial community

Ready to become part of the team?

We look forward to receiving your application.

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, and we conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

Come and help create the best patient journeys for the elderly medical patient – together we make a difference.

Employment area

Region Zealand and Region Capital will become Region Østdanmark on 1 January 2027 as a result of the health reform. Your employment area will be Region Østdanmark with all associated organizational units.

Read more about the significance of the employment area on Region Østdanmark's website.

Starting salary for employees covered by the collective agreement

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

See the starting salary on the region's website

About Zealand University Hospital

Our catchment area is characterized by more citizens with chronic illness and social challenges than the national average. Therefore we work targeted 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-border collaboration, high professionalism and continuous improvements are a natural part of everyday 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.

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