Pregnancy Replacement Caregiver

The place of employment is WETTEREN. That is approximately 15 km from Zottegem.

As a caregiver, you work in the care center Schelderust. You are part of a team of nurses, caregivers, and logistics staff and work under the leadership of the head nurse/team coach nursing, in the department of care.

The goal is to make the residence of our residents as comfortable as possible by providing optimal care and support in daily life.

Main tasks

Caring tasks: the caregiver is responsible for o.a. following basic cares:

• help with dressing and undressing
• caring for nutrition: serving, administering, supporting residents, monitoring correct food intake
• help with personal care: daily toilet, proper use of incontinence materials, additional cares
• making beds

Responsible for:

• a comfortable living and life climate
• stimulating self-reliance of residents
• guiding residents: listening, empathizing, emotional support, etc.
• receiving family members and visitors

Active participation in departmental activities:

• participation in work meetings
• participation in resident discussions
• transferring information with the staff of previous and next shifts

Household tasks:

• caring for order and hygiene in various living spaces
• refilling sanitary materials
• caring for clothing, individual aids, and personal belongings of residents

Reporting, registration, and administration regarding residents:

• marking daily cares and reporting specific problems
• transferring information with the staff of previous and next shifts.

Core competencies (values of the organization)

• Enthusiasm: We are motivated for our work and give our best. We are proud of our organization and radiate that too.

• Customer orientation: Our customers always come first. That applies to both our residents, their family members, doctors, and colleagues. We guide customers friendly and professionally and provide advice on their choices. We help them as we would like to be helped.
• Professionalism: We think and act professionally and according to the same organizational values. We build trust by being genuine and fulfilling commitments.
• Collaboration: In our organization, we work together towards a good team spirit. We share our own opinions and ideas. We strive for common goals. When there are conflicts, we discuss them and settle them.

Vocational competencies

• basic knowledge of the care and hygiene of geriatric residents
• knowledge about the living and life world of the elderly
• EHBO
• thorough knowledge about the needs of our residents
• basic knowledge of nutrition regarding the elderly
• care techniques
• household skills such as linen management

• You possess a diploma that grants access to this position: registered as a caregiver or meets the conditions to be registered as a caregiver by the RISIV (visa)

The selection process?

The selection process takes place via recruitment.

The examination program consists of a job interview.

The responsible person will contact you as soon as possible to schedule this interview.

How to apply?

Apply online via the website of the municipality of Wetteren. Fill in the requested information and attach the following documents:

• a detailed curriculum vitae,
• a covering letter explaining why this position is tailor-made for you,
• diploma or registration number (caregiver visa),
• a extract from the criminal record (max. 1 month old on the date of submission)

IMPORTANT: Only complete applications are eligible.

Want to know more?

Would you like to take a look at our care center or get acquainted with the colleagues? Do you have questions about the job content? Contact Adriana Polonio Rijo Macedo, team coach nursing via [email protected] or 0476 60 52 10.

About the selection procedure: contact Els De Winter, personnel expert via [email protected] or 09 365 67 07 or via [email protected].

Who offers you a full-time (38 hours) or part-time (30.4 or 19 hours) replacement contract for the duration of the absence due to pregnancy and maternity leave:

A nice salary package

• a gross monthly salary between €2835 (0 years) and €3630 (35 years) (scale IFIC cat. 11) for full-time employment
• seniority from the public or private sector, recognized in full
• meal vouchers of €8 per working day
• a variable work schedule according to agreements, depending on the service: working in shifts early-morning-late (11% overtime allowance), also on weekends
• doubled vacation pay and an end-of-year bonus
• a heating or standing desk allowance
• a second pension pillar of 3%

Awareness for well-being

• a favorable vacation package of 26 paid days and 11 paid public holidays
• a flexible work schedule, adjusted within the team
• free flu vaccine
• great team activities: staff party, team building, afterwork, New Year's drink…
• fruit and soup at work

Sustainable transportation to the workplace

• 100% reimbursement of public transport costs
• bicycle allowance of €0.36/km

Benefits related to your growth and development

• a wide range of training opportunities and career prospects
• a discount on sports camps for your children
• additional benefits via the UiTPAS and PlusPas (GSD-V)