Counselor for the Residential Unit of Disability Services Janakkala - Kanta-Hämeen hyvinvointialue - Janakkala, Finland

Would you like to work in a role that allows you to be creative and develop your professional skills? We are seeking a counselor for the 24-hour residential unit Honkakoti, located in Turenki, part of disability services, for a permanent position. We offer a diverse, varied, and interesting job where you can express your creativity and deepen your professional expertise. You will be supported by a professional and encouraging team. The work includes a mix of care, assistance, and guidance tasks. Our approach values the individuality of residents and supports their independence and self-determination. The qualification requirement is a basic degree in social and health care, such as a practical nurse. Additionally, registration with the Central Register of Social and Health Care Professionals is required. We also value an empathetic, positive, open-minded, and proactive work attitude. The job requires the ability to organize your work independently, strong teamwork skills, and flexibility in changing situations. Experience in disability work, IMO, and communication support methods is an advantage. The unit operates on a regular 3-shift schedule. Internal mobility between nearby units may be implemented as needed, which could temporarily change the work location. Work tasks require a hygiene passport, LOVe, and EA course, which can be completed after starting employment. We require employees to have COVID-19 vaccination protection according to the Infectious Diseases Act, section 48, and a health statement regarding respiratory tuberculosis, section 55. Employees working with the elderly and disabled must present a criminal record extract as per the law on supervision of social and health care (741/2023), section 28.1, and section 6.4 of the Criminal Records Act. Oma Häme offers extensive employment benefits: - Lunch benefit - Commuting benefit - Culture, well-being, and sports benefits via Epassi Flex - Occupational health services at Terveystalo - Up to 38 days of annual leave based on work experience (Saturdays do not consume leave days) - Diverse training opportunities for all staff Applications must be received by the end of the application period via Kuntarekry. We will review applications and conduct interviews during the application period. We will hire as soon as a suitable candidate is found. The salary for this position is €2,611.70/month. In addition, experience-based pay may be added, ranging from 0% to 8%. Experience pay also affects the accrual of leave days. The working hours are 38.15 hours per week. Salary and other employment terms are governed by the SOTE agreement. The trial period is six months. Oma Häme supports scientific research by granting paid leave for activities such as completing a dissertation, a thesis for a higher university degree, or other scientific research. We promote diversity and equality in accordance with our strategy. Oma Häme is a smoke-free organization.