Nurse Assistant

We introduce you to a close-knit work community at Kemijärvi home care, where work and life move at the same pace. The Lapland welfare region offers unique nature, opportunities for career development, and a supportive environment that allows you to pursue a path that reflects who you are. We invite you to join our Kemijärvi home care team. We have a motivated group of colleagues who enjoy their work, where you can be yourself and still be accepted. You will work as a nurse assistant in a temporary position starting upon agreement and ending on 17 January 2027. Your role includes assisting with care and basic nursing, administering medications according to the medication plan, handling client errands, performing laundry and clothing care for clients, assisting with shopping for clients, and documenting and reporting client work. You will work with a multi-professional team. Induction will be thorough. Working hours are weekdays between 7:00–16:00. What you’ll find with us: - Meaningful work in Lapland’s largest and most diverse work community - Responsibility and freedom to develop your own job description and career - A supportive and caring work community with close colleague support and an open atmosphere that values everyone’s voice - A chance to balance work and life with nature experiences accessible right from the doorstep after the workday What performing in this role requires: - Nursing assistant education or other suitable training or experience working with older people; students in the field are considered - A criminal background check (for work with minors, disabled persons, and elderly people) and a hygiene passport; driving license and own car are required What we value in you: - A proactive attitude, willingness to grow, and courage to take on new challenges. We value teamwork and independent, responsible work ethics; be genuine and true to yourself as we believe in people. - Excellent Finnish language skills are required. Prior experience working with older people is considered an advantage - Employment terms follow the SOTE collective agreement. There is a 2-month probationary period. We follow infection-control vaccination requirements as per law. - Apply via Kuntarekry by 18.9.2026 at 15:00. Primary consideration will be given to Lapin hyvinvointialue employees under termination notices if they meet the role’s criteria.