Care Assistant Attendo Pihlajakoti Joensuu - Attendo Oy - Joensuu, Finland

Attendo is seeking a Care Assistant for the Pihlajakoti unit in Joensuu. The role is a part-time position (80%) with a permanent contract, with working hours between 8:00 and 20:00 daily. The Care Assistant plays a significant role in enhancing the well-being of residents by bringing a positive attitude and warmth to the home. Key responsibilities include assisting with food services, dishwashing, waste management, and self-monitoring tasks. The role also involves maintaining cleanliness in group homes and managing resident laundry. Overall, the duties cover meal services, cleaning, laundry, and assistive care tasks. Requirements include a vaccination protection as per the Communicable Diseases Act, a hygiene passport (or willingness to obtain one within three months), and fluent Finnish language skills. While a degree is not required, previous experience in similar roles or a Care Assistant qualification is considered an advantage. A criminal record extract is required for those working with elderly or disabled persons. Attendo offers a supportive environment with accessible supervisors, extensive training opportunities for career growth, and flexibility in shift planning to balance work and life. Benefits include free coffee/tea, meal benefits, an Edenred benefit (300€/year for employees with over 6 months tenure), a staff benefit program, and comprehensive occupational healthcare through Mehiläinen.