Social and health helper or social and health care assistant sought for primary day shift - Become part of Bjørnshøj Nursing Home's wonderful community.

About the job

Do you have a passion for making a difference in everyday life for older people?

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

We are seeking a social and health helper or social- and health assistant for a permanent position in primary day shifts.

With us you get engaged colleagues, a workplace with short decision paths and residents where the relationship is central.

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

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

With us you will become part of a house that reflects the multidisciplinary collaboration and likewise places high value on a good working environment.

Please note that the position falls within the 24/7 covered area.

Pt. the service is expected to be primarily day shifts. Evening shifts can however occur.

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 affect the residents.
• You contribute to creating wholeness and coherence in the residents' everyday lives
• You perform your tasks with care and propriety, so that citizen safety is ensured
• You have a good overview, even in situations or circumstances that require multiple balls in the air - and you like taking responsibility to create calm, care and presence.
• You can professionally embrace the possibilities, instead of letting yourself be challenged by limitations or busyness.
• You have respect for the agreements and judgments that have been made and gladly share your observations.
• You can appear calm and collected in tense situations.
• You are flexible and take pride in your work and take responsibility in being 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

Therefore you should choose us

• We are confident that we all work from one and the same cause - our dear residents.
• We continuously strive to create the best conditions for the residents, with focus on all power to the citizens.
• We stand for trust, openness and learning - we expect everyone to have and take responsibility for their own work, own professionalism and own limitations/challenges.
• We focus on developing ourselves and are curious to continually learn new things.
• We have a professionally strong team where direction and clarity create the framework for solid mutual trust that we all always do our best.
• We particularly focus on competencies, that these are developed both professionally and personally.
• We focus on high professionalism, where the residents are the focus
• You will receive a good introduction and collegial sparring.
• Here is a workplace where teamwork and interdisciplinarity are highly valued.

About Bjørnshøj Nursing Home

We are in the heart of Trige, yet surrounded by calm green surroundings.

The nursing home has 24 homes with a lovely enclosed courtyard in the middle.

We are a lovely small house, so you will experience the advantage of everyone knowing everyone.

We are a house with 24 wonderful residents, where there is room for differences among both residents and staff.

You can expect a clear direction for the framework of your work, and you will experience a clear and present leadership.

Salary and terms of employment

The position is expected to commence January 1, 2027 – but preferably earlier.

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

Weekly hours: 37 h/week.

If you want to know more

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of the Home Jesper Bech Østerlev Sambleben at tel.: 41873211 or email: [email protected] .

Application

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

The application deadline is November 16, 2026.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and all interviews will be completed no later than week 47.

In the Department of Health and Care we have a general policy that references and possibly criminal records will be requested in connection with appointments. You should therefore expect to be asked for this if we offer you the position.

We would like to point out that during 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 substantial breach of employment conditions.

About Health and Care and the City of Aarhus

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

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

The City of Aarhus is one of Jutland's largest workplaces, where 28,000 professionals and passionate colleagues work every day to turn visions into reality and create value for citizens and the surrounding community. We are a workplace that values professionalism and collaboration highly and we believe that our differences help make Aarhus a good city for all. 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!