Elderly care in Umeå municipality wants to be a resource that frees and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life in proximity and interaction. We are now looking for an IT technician for the elderly care's digitization team with a focus on support in the home, social interaction and making technology understandable and useful for everyone. Here you will work practically with installations in the home, support people in the use of digital technology and help shape the future of care for real. If you like variety, people and problem solving, you will thrive. Digitalization for safe, independent and sustainable elderly care In Umeå municipality's elderly care, a purposeful and exciting development work is underway where digital solutions play a central role. By integrating technology into everyday life, we strengthen security, quality and the possibility of a more independent life. Our digitization team, consisting of business developers, coordinators and IT technicians, works both strategically and practically to develop solutions that really work in everyday life. We believe in technology that creates real value for our citizens and employees, and in collaboration as a key to success. With the Digitize strategy, we are meeting the needs of the future through a rapid digital transformation. We are developing new ways of working, leaving outdated routines behind and creating the conditions for high-quality, safe and more sustainable care for the elderly - with a focus on the independence and needs of the individual. What does the role involve? In this position, you will have a varied and important assignment. You will work primarily with individuals in their homes, installing technology, providing support and creating security around its use. Examples of tasks: Programming, installing and adapting digital equipment, such as welfare technology, social alarms and digital locks Provide practical support and training to users of technology, in a simple and educational way Collaborate with home care, home nursing and care home staff. Collaborate with activities such as systems management, digital transformation and IT, and suppliers Participate in projects, tests, procurements and communication Manage service, support, documentation and ongoing administration You'll be an important link between technology and people - ensuring that solutions work where they're needed most: in everyday life. About you We are looking for you who have a post-secondary education with an IT focus, or equivalent experience in the technology field that the employer considers equivalent. You have a genuine interest in technology, both hardware and software, and are curious about new systems and platforms. Previous experience in similar tasks would be an advantage, preferably in combination with some project management. Experience with working via computer and digital tools is a given. Since some of the work has a more practical character, it is also important that you are no stranger to handling simpler tools or technical equipment during, for example, installations. In addition to technical knowledge, we attach great importance to your personal qualities. You are a problem solver who sees opportunities where others see obstacles. You are driven, service-oriented and communicative, both in speech and writing. You enjoy working in a team, but are also comfortable working independently, directly with the individual user. Since the work takes place close to people, it is important that you are educational, responsive and flexible, and can adapt both your language and your working methods to individual needs and conditions. The service requires a B driving license as you will be working in the field. It is an advantage if you have experience of similar assignments and work in health and social care. We see your personality, commitment and ability to cooperate as crucial to succeed with us. Follow Umeå municipality on Linkedin! About Umeå municipality Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 employees. The municipality has around 440 managers and the operations are divided into eight administrations. Our jobs and our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Umeå is a cultural city in constant development. To meet the target of 200,000 inhabitants by 2050, we need more people working for growth and welfare. We know that diversity enriches and welcome everyone to apply for jobs with us. Over the next ten years, we will be hiring around a thousand people every year. Do you want to join us? 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