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The history of the care profession – from poorhouse to modern home careHistory · 9 minCare of the sick elderly and frail is as old as humanity but the organized care profession is young. Here we follow the path from monastic and poorhouse care through the first trained nurses to the modern social and health assistant who is today a cornerstone of the welfare society.A day as a social and health care workerWeekday · 8 minAs a social and health helper no two days are quite the same. You help with personal care practical tasks and observation of the citizen's wellbeing — and you do it with focus on the citizen retaining as much independence as possible. Here you get an insight into the methods and rhythm of daily life.Assistive devices and hygiene in careTools and equipment · 8 minIn care, aids and hygiene are not extras — they are a prerequisite for the work to be carried out safely for both citizen and you. Here we go through the most important mobility aids, protective equipment and the hand hygiene that stops infection.Safety, ethics and rules in care workSafety and quality · 8 minWork with people is surrounded by rules designed to protect the citizen and ensure professional quality. Here we review confidentiality, documentation, the citizen's self-determination and the strict rules on the use of force you must know as a social and healthcare assistant.Specialties and career paths in SOSU tradeCareer · 8 minThe social and health helper apprenticeship is not a dead end but a stepping stone. Here we look at where you can work, how you can retrain as a social and health assistant and beyond, and which specialties and skills are in demand.How you diagnose problems — systematicallyThe education's structure · 8Social and health helper is a vocational education that alternates between school and training in real care. Here you get an overview of basic courses 1 and 2, the main course, how school and practice alternate, duration, admission and entry requirements.Salary and employment conditions as an apprenticeSalary and terms · 7As a social and health helper apprentice in the main course you are employed and receive apprentice wages — and many receive adult apprentice wages. Here we explain the principles behind apprentice wages adult apprentice wages collective agreements and skilled conditions without promising you specific rates as you should always check those currently.Rules, legislation and certificatesRules and legislation · 7Social and health helper is not an authorised title, but there are important rules in place: confidentiality, rules on the use of force, delegated health tasks and a number of certificates that training and the workplace require. Here you get an overview.Work environment safety and ergonomicsWork environment and safety · 8Care work takes its toll — on your back shoulders and psyche. Here we review transfer technique the psychological work environment infection protection working alone in home care and how to prevent injuries so you last a whole working life in the profession.The industry today — jobs, workplaces and futureThe industry today · 7Social and health helpers work in home care, nursing homes, day and activity centres and residential facilities. Here we look at what workplaces exist, how job opportunities look and what the future holds for the profession.Further and continuing educationFurther education · 7A skilled social and health care worker is not the final stop — it is a strong foundation. Here we look at the paths ahead: social and health assistant with credit specialization courses and longer degrees in the health and care sector.Everyday rehabilitation and self-determination under §83aRehabilitation · 8 minHelp for self-help is more than a good principle – it is anchored in the Service Act's §83 and §83a on time-limited rehabilitation courses. Here you get an overview of what the law requires, what everyday rehabilitation means in practice, and the role you play as a social and health helper in the citizen's path to maximum independence.Early detection of disease and deterioration – TOBS in practiceEarly detection · 8 minBecause you often visit the citizen every single day, you are a central piece in early detection of disease and deterioration. Here we look at TOBS – Early Detection of Emerging Disease – which the Health Authority has recommended since 2017, and at how your daily, clinical gaze is connected to that.Dementia in home care — communication and securityDementia · 8 minMore and more citizens you meet in home care live with dementia. Here we look at what dementia-friendly communication means in practice how life history can be used as a tool and why challenging behavior is often an expression of a need rather than a 'problem'.Nutrition and meals — preventing malnutrition in the elderly.Nutrition · 7 minA small imperceptible weight loss can have great impact on an elderly citizen's functional ability and quality of life. Here we cover the Health Authority's recommendations on diet and supplements for the elderly signs of malnutrition and what you as a social and health care assistant can do to support a good meal.Welfare technology in daily careTechnology · 7 minCeiling lifts, screen visits and sensors fill more and more of home care. Here we look at why welfare technology is being used, what types you will probably encounter, and how you use the technology as a tool — without compromising professional judgment and presence.Practical help under the social services act – cleaning, laundry and shoppingRules and economics · 7 minCleaning, laundry and shopping sound uncomplicated, but are regulated by the social services law and municipal quality standards just like personal care. Here we look at what §83 says about practical assistance, how referral works, and how you combine the task with helping self-help.

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