Care Assistant - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

We are seeking four care assistants for the Kontula senior center in a subsidized employment contract. The work involves socializing with residents, guiding recreational activities, enabling outdoor activities, and escorting residents outside the senior center for appointments or dental visits. Tasks also include household chores such as laundry, waste management, and kitchen duties. The work includes various supportive tasks like unpacking deliveries and shelving. It is a two-shift work including weekends, and does not involve nursing duties. We expect interest in working with the elderly, satisfactory spoken and written Finnish skills, good physical capacity, and proactive attitude. We offer a diverse and interesting job with extensive training and development opportunities, housing options through Aurora, and employee benefits such as Epassi Flex, lunch vouchers, city bikes, and access to a recreation island. The employment starts according to the subsidy decision, duration 7 months. Requirements include Finnish language skills, vaccination and tuberculosis screening, and a criminal background check for working with the elderly. Applicants must be unemployed residents of Helsinki, aged 15-24 or over 50, or meet other specific criteria. Experience with the elderly and a hygiene passport are advantageous.