Care Assistant - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

We are hiring six care assistants for Riistavuoren senior center in a subsidized employment contract. The work involves domestic tasks such as laundry and dishwashing, assisting residents with outings, socializing, and meal assistance. Finnish language skills are required for communication with residents and staff. The work is physically demanding, including lifting deliveries, moving laundry and trash bags, and pushing wheelchairs. It is a two-shift work including weekends. We offer extensive training, housing benefits, and wellness perks including sports, culture, commuting, and lunch benefits. Applicants must have good Finnish speaking and writing skills, vaccination against infectious diseases, a clean criminal record for working with the elderly, and meet specific eligibility criteria for unemployed Helsinki residents. The position is temporary, starting as per the city’s decision, for 7 months.