NORWAY
Healthcare Assistant
Job overview
Requirements:
Relevant healthcare education is preferred for healthcare-worker positions. | Basic care assistant roles may be available without a formal healthcare qualification, depending on the employer and duties. | Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team. | Norwegian language skills are generally important for patient-facing work. | Relevant professional authorisation is required when the position involves a regulated professional title or duties.
Available positions 1
Job responsibilities
- Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing and toileting
- Support patients with eating, drinking, mobility and daily activities
- Observe patients' general condition and report changes to nurses or other responsible healthcare professionals
- Assist with repositioning patients and preventing falls
- Maintain clean and safe patient environments
- Document care activities in accordance with workplace procedures
- Follow infection-control, confidentiality and patient-safety requirements
- Provide respectful and compassionate support to patients and their families
Who can apply?
- At least 1–2 years of experience
- Good English (IELTS / OET may be required)
- Registration with the national council
- Qualified health professionals with a valid licence
Eligibility & document requirements
Needed when you apply
Needed after a job offer
Needed during visa processing
Needed before travel
Documents marked "after a job offer", "visa" or "before travel" are not needed now — we will ask for them at the right time.
Employment benefits
Benefits are those confirmed by the employer for this vacancy. The final terms are in your offer letter and contract.
Application & recruitment process
- 1Application and eligibility screening
- 2Document verification
- 3Employer shortlisting / interview (if required)
- 4Employment offer and contract verification
- 5Work authorisation / permit where applicable
- 6Visa application and embassy decision
- 7Pre-departure briefing and travel arrangements
Estimated time: 3–6 months — an estimate only; embassies and employers set their own timelines.
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