Social- and health care helper or assistant sought for mainly evening shifts - Become part of Bjørnshøj Nursing Home's wonderful community.

About the job

Are you passionate about making a difference in everyday life for elderly people?

Then you now have the opportunity to become part of our dedicated evening shift team at Bjørnshøj Nursing Home – a small gem in the countryside with heart, presence and high professionalism.

We are seeking a social and health care helper or assistant for a permanent position predominantly in the evening shift. With us you will have engaged colleagues, a workplace with short decision paths and residents where the relationship is at the center.

At Bjørnshøj Nursing Home we are a strong multidisciplinary team consisting of social and health care helpers, social and health care assistants, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapist, nutrition assistant, house assistants, duty planner and manager, all working to motivate and together to give the residents a meaningful and good everyday life around the clock.

We place great emphasis on professional collaboration across all shift teams, and we are looking for a new engaged colleague who is passionate about making a difference for all our residents.

As an evening shift with us you will join a team of 3 employees, where cooperation is highly valued.

You will be employed in a team with a fixed rotation: 5-2 Monday-Tuesday and weekends in even weeks.

Please note that the position falls within the 24-hour coverage area. Currently, service is expected to be mainly in the evening shift. Depending on the desired number of hours, there may also be occasional day or night shifts to see the residents at other times of the day and to get to know the other shift teams.

Your profile

• You are engaged and naturally interested in being there for others with a focus on their well-being.
• You enjoy seeing your approach to work positively influence the residents.
• You contribute to creating wholeness and coherence in the residents' daily lives
• You perform your tasks with care and integrity so that resident safety is ensured
• You have a good overview, even in situations or circumstances that require juggling multiple tasks - and you enjoy taking ownership to create calm, care and presence.
• You can professionally embrace opportunities rather than let yourself be challenged by limitations or busyness.
• You respect the agreements and assessments that have been made and share your observations gladly.
• You can appear calm and composed in tense situations.
• You are flexible and proud of your work and take responsibility to be an important colleague in the house.
• You have an open and positive approach to both residents, relatives, friends, volunteers and colleagues as well as other visitors at Bjørnshøj
• You contribute and actively take responsibility for a good working environment

Why you should choose us

• We are clear that we all work for the same cause - our dear residents.
• We continuously strive to create the best conditions for the residents, with a focus on giving citizens all power.
• We stand for trust, openness and learning - we expect everyone to take responsibility for their own work, their own professionalism and their own limitations/challenges.
• We focus on developing ourselves and are curious about continuously learning new things.
• We have a professionally strong team, where direction and clarity create the framework for solid mutual trust that we all always do the best we can.
• We have a particular focus on competencies, that they develop both professionally and personally.
• We focus on high professionalism, with residents at the center
• You will receive a good introduction and collegial sparring.
• Here is a work environment where team collaboration and interdisciplinarity are highly valued.

About Bjørnshøj Nursing Home

We are in the heart of Trige, yet surrounded by peaceful green surroundings. The nursing home has 24 residences with a lovely enclosed courtyard in the middle. We are a lovely small house, so you will experience the benefit of everyone knowing everyone. We are a house with 24 wonderful residents, where there is room for diversity among residents and staff. You can expect clear direction regarding the framework for your work, and you will experience clear and present leadership.

As a new employee, you will experience a well-functioning nursing home where you have the opportunity to contribute ideas and have a good and exciting working life.

We welcome everyone who comes into the house and see everyone as an active part of our daily life.

We are a team that is evolving and we are working to create structure and bring systematicity into our daily life. Come and be part of the development!

Salary and employment terms

The position is expected to start on 01.01.2027.

Salary and employment terms according to applicable collective agreement and after concrete negotiation with the negotiating professional organization.

Weekly hours: 37 hours.

If you want to know more

Additional information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Manager Jesper Bech Østerlev Sambleben at 41873211 or [email protected]

Application

Click on “Apply” below to fill out and send your application. All fields with * must be filled. Only when you have received a receipt by e-mail have we received your application .

The application deadline is 22.11.2026.

We expect to hold interviews in week 48.

In the Department of Health and Care at Aarhus Municipality we have a general policy that references and possibly a criminal record check are obtained during recruitment. Therefore you may expect to be asked for this if we offer you the position.

We would like to point out that in connection with the recruitment process there will be postings in our reference register. The reference register includes former employees of the Department of Health and Care who have been dismissed due to material misconduct of the employment relationship.

About Health and Care and Aarhus Municipality

Health and Care (MSO) in Aarhus Municipality works with care for the elderly and health for all citizens.

Aarhus Municipality regards diversity as a resource and therefore encourages everyone - regardless of age, gender, disability, lifestyle, religion or ethnic background - to apply for the position.

Aarhus Municipality is one of Jutland's largest workplaces, where 28,000 professional and passionate colleagues work every day to turn visions into reality and create value for citizens and the society around us. We are a workplace that highly values professionalism and collaboration, and we believe that our differences help make Aarhus a good city for everyone. Together we work for a sustainable and inclusive city where employees, citizens, businesses and nature can thrive and flourish. We have ambitions for the city – and for you. Come and be part of it!