Recreation Assistant, Kinaporin Senior Center, Subsidized Employment - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

We are seeking five recreation assistants for subsidized employment at Kinaporin senior center. The tasks include guiding small group activities for clients/residents, assisting in hobbies, meals, daily mobility, outdoor activities, and socializing. The work also involves possible visits to the assistive device lending service and escorting clients with special healthcare needs. Additionally, light domestic tasks such as laundry and dishwashing may be required. We offer interesting and varied work 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 promote work-life balance with benefits like Epassi Flex (up to 550 euros/year), lunch vouchers, city bikes, and access to a recreation island. The job requires good spoken and written Finnish, vaccination against infectious diseases, tuberculosis screening, and a criminal background check for working with the elderly. Knowledge of self-direction and good communication skills are advantageous. Applicants must be unemployed Helsinki residents who meet specific age or education criteria, have not been employed in the last six months, and have had a previous subsidized employment with the city at least three years ago. The employment type is a fixed-term contract starting according to the subsidy decision, lasting 7 months, with a salary of 2321.39 euros/month. The work location is Kinaporinkatu 7-9, 00500 Helsinki.