The case in summary: Anne Lise Kjøndal has changed career from hairdresser to care assistant thanks to a unique collaboration between Nav and Larvik municipality. The course, which consists of four weeks of theory and eight weeks of practice, is the result of the municipality needing more care assistants and Nav had an idea. Anne Lise, who had to stop working as a hairdresser because of her health, has only worked as a nursing assistant for four weeks, but is already enjoying her job. Larvik municipality is satisfied with getting more people into the health sector and plans to start more courses. The project has not only led to Anne Lise getting a new job, she has also set herself a new goal to train as a nurse. The municipality expects to make a profit on the project, as they will get the employees they need and 13 people have found work. The summary is made by an AI service from OpenAi. The content is quality assured by news’s journalists before publication. – The first alone shift was very hectic, says Anne Lise Kjøndal, while she is busy helping the first patient of the day with the support stockings. – Then I realized how much I had learned on the course. And I’m happy about that, she quickly adds. Kjøndal is one of 13 who have accepted a new nursing assistant course. So far, Larvik municipality is the only one in the country that has this offer. The course is a result of the municipality needing more nursing assistants, and Nav having an idea. Getting the unemployed into work The idea was simple; those who were interested in a job in the health sector were to receive a course. – The municipality answered yes from day one. They wanted to be part of this, says market contact Ingrid Schiefloe at Nav Larvik. It was she who took the initiative. Do you believe that such courses are of any use? Yes, this is a win-win for all parties! Maybe, but it’s not relevant for everyone. No, this is not for me. Show result While the municipality spent time preparing a good course, Schiefloe made sure to get money for the project from his employer. With the money in place and the academic content worked out, everything was ready. The course consists of four weeks of theory and eight weeks of practice. It would prove to be a perfect fit for a former hairdresser, who had to quit due to health reasons. Thriving She has only worked as a nursing assistant for four weeks, but is already experienced in finding the equipment she needs. Car keys, iPad and medical equipment. – I knew that the health sector was something for me. I like working with people, says Kjøndal While the small talk with patient Birger Berentzen goes on, she talks about why she enjoys her job It’s good to have help putting on support stockings and shoes, says Birger Berentzen Photo: Roald Marker / news – Det the best is being able to help someone throughout the day. Everything I do makes sense and I get a good chat. The only thing is that I should have had a lot more time with each one! – The municipality is doing everything they can to ensure that I thrive, Birger breaks in, while the new nursing assistant pulls his socks on. – How satisfied are you with Anne Lise? Is she new to the job? – I am very satisfied, he says, and would like to thank you for the help with a song. While he sings, Kjøndal listens devoutly. When the song is finished, she says smiling: – I have never experienced this before. Birger Berentzen sings a song as a thank you for the help to Anne Lise Kjøndal Photo: Roald Marker / news Launching more courses The elderly gentleman is not alone in being satisfied with getting more people into the health sector. Larvik municipality is also happy about that. Previously, new nursing assistants received a three-day induction. Now they get 12 weeks of theory and practice. This makes them both professionally stronger and more motivated for the job. – This is an important recruitment initiative that we will focus on, says business manager Heidi Larsen. Heidi Larsen in Larvik municipality is business manager in the care department. She is very satisfied with the collaboration with NAV and recommends other municipalities to do the same. Organize courses to recruit new employees. Photo: Roald Marker / news Now they want to start new courses and also recommend other municipalities to start similar measures. The final price tag for the project is not yet clear, but they expect to make a profit. – Both because the municipality gets the employees it needs and, not least, 13 people have found jobs, says Schiefloe in Nav. The project has not only led to Kjøndal getting a new job, she has also set herself a new goal. – It is to train me to be a nurse, she says. An old dream is about to become reality.
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