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– In the care of the elderly there are no simple jobs, here it is about knowledge and skills. This is why we believe the government and alliances initiative is so good, says Tobias Baudin, city president at a press conference on Wednesday.
The government investment in elder care on Tuesday will mean more people will be able to get a permanent job, Baudin says.
An effort of strength
Social Minister Lena Hallengren (S) and Anders Knape, President of Swedish Municipalities and Regions (SKR) also attended the press conference to comment on the initiative.
– The covid-19 outbreak has been testing our society for months. Welfare employees have made an unequaled effort, but despite this, shortcomings have been uncovered, says Social Affairs Minister Lena Hallengren (S).
The government made a commitment to the care of the elderly in response to this on Tuesday, but it should not be seen only as a crown measure, she says.
Joint initiatives
Anders Knape, President of the Swedish Municipalities and Regions (SKR), is satisfied with the good cooperation with the Municipal Council.
– We have taken joint initiatives in which we have seen opportunities to strengthen care for the elderly and maintain those who remain.
It should not only be a review paper, emphasizes Anders Knape.
– We very much appreciate this (the government’s initiative).
And it’s not just a coronary effort, hopefully it will take a while, says Knape.
Permanent employment
About a third of all those who work in the elderly care sector are not permanent employees.
The starting point is that you should be able to get a permanent job if you pursue the education programs the government is now investing in, says Anders Knape.
– We see a great opportunity to convert much of the work that hourly workers do into permanent jobs, with adequate education at the bottom.
