Care Assistant - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

We are seeking a multidisciplinary team member for a fixed-term position as a care assistant at Koskela Service Housing Unit. The job involves socializing with clients, guiding recreational activities, enabling outdoor activities, and escorting clients outside the senior center for appointments or dental visits. Tasks also include household chores such as laundry and dishwashing, as well as assisting with deliveries and shelving. The work does not include nursing duties. We offer an interesting and varied job with extensive training and development opportunities. As a city employee, you can apply for a rental apartment at Aurora Palace, which is more affordable than market rates, with priority for employee applications. We also care about work-life balance, providing access to Epassi Flex benefits including sports, culture, commuting, and wellness benefits, based on your employment duration. A lunch benefit is also available, along with a city bike and access to the city’s recreation island if desired. Interviews will start during the application period. The job includes weekend work. Qualifications: Proficiency in Finnish, both spoken and written. Vaccination against infectious diseases as per law, and tuberculosis screening. A criminal background check for working with the elderly is required. Interest in participating in or organizing recreational activities with residents. Physical fitness is required due to frequent walking. Additional requirements include: being an unemployed Helsinki resident, aged 15-24 or over 50, not having completed certain secondary education or equivalent, entitled to a integration plan, not employed in the last six months, and reduced employment prospects due to illness or disability. The previous subsidized employment period must have ended at least three years ago for re-employment under the subsidy. Please verify eligibility before applying.