EU: Community nurse in Elderly Care

Are you a healthcare professional who wants to make a real difference in the lives of others?

Through OTTO Health Care, you will have the opportunity to work at Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland provides professional care and support to vulnerable elderly people who, due to mental or physical limitations, are (temporarily) unable to live fully independently.

And the best part? We will make sure you are fully prepared! You will receive comprehensive training in Dutch language and culture, so you can start your new role with confidence. After completing this program, you will be offered a permanent contract with Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland.

Make an impact. Grow your career. Discover your future in the Netherlands!

Join our program

Join our program and take the first step toward working in the Netherlands with OTTO Health Care.

We offer a free Dutch language and culture program to help you feel confident and prepared. This 4-month training takes place at our OTTO Health Care Academy in the Netherlands, so you will already be immersed in your new environment from day one.

We take care of everything for you:

Flight and transportation to your new home
Comfortable housing from the moment you arrive
Onboarding support with your new employer
Help with tasks like opening a bank account, finding a doctor or using our public transport
Guidance to settle into your neighborhood and our beautiful country

With OTTO Health Care, you don’t just start a job, you start a new life with full support every step of the way.

Dutch language

Teamwork

Flexibility

Caring

Administrative

Proactive

Summary of this job

36 hour per week

Amsterdam area

€3.124 - €3.557

Opportunity to learn and grow

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Your new employer

You are joining a team that works with heart and purpose. Everything you do at Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland will help improve the quality of life for their clients and residents. Your role is more than providing care, t’s about creating meaningful moments, listening, and making people feel valued and respected.

You’ll be part of a supportive team that collaborates, shares knowledge, and helps each other grow. At Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland they believe in open communication and working together to make a real difference. Your ideas matter, and your commitment will have a direct impact on the lives of those who need help most.

Tasks

Personal care: Assisting with washing, dressing, eating, and daily living activities (ADL).
Medication administration: Administering medication according to prescription and monitoring intake, including high-risk medications.
Nursing tasks: Wound care, Catheter care, Stoma care, Injections, and other complex nursing procedures.
Observation & reporting: Identifying changes in health and wellbeing and reporting in the Electronic Client File (ECD).
Documentation: Registering provided care and special observations accurately.
Guidance & support: Providing emotional and social support to clients.
Collaboration: Working closely with colleagues, nurses, doctors, therapists, and informal caregivers.
Promoting independence: Encouraging clients to do as much as possible on their own.
Working according to care plans: Following protocols and implementing agreed care plans.
Problem‐solving & escalation: Recognizing issues and consulting nurses or physicians when needed.

What does your day look like?

Day shift: You start in the community, providing care such as ADL, wound care, medication, and catheter care.
Midday: Around 13:30–14:00, your route in the neighborhood is completed, and you head to the office for administrative tasks or consultations with doctors and other professionals.
Evening shift: You begin with office tasks and meetings, then go into the community to provide the same nursing care.

Common health conditions in elderly care

Somatic conditions

Diabetes
COPD
Heart and vascular diseases
Arthritis and mobility limitations
Parkinson’s disease
Wound care needs (handled by VIG/Nurse)

Dementia & psychological changes

Alzheimer’s disease
Vascular dementia
Behavioral changes such as restlessness or confusion

What do we ask from you?

Required

Nursing diploma (Bachelor degree).
Experience in elderly care is welcome.
Willingness to learn Dutch.
Motivation, empathy, and a sense of responsibility.

Soft skills

Kindness and patience
Strong communication skills
Respect for the dignity of our clients
Team spirit
Good observational skills

Nice to have

A driving license (helpful but not required)

What do we offer?

Dutch language & culture training through OTTO Health Care.
A permanent contract at Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland after the onboarding period.
Salary according to CAO VVT:
- Starting at FWG 30 – €3,124.01.
- After BIG registration and positive evaluations: growth to FWG 45 – €3,557.41.
Pension, holiday allowance, and leave according to CAO
Up to 36 hours per week.
Internal training and development via Zonnehuis Academy.
Possibility to grow toward BIG registration in the future.
Worklocation: Amstelveen, Amsterdam (Buitenveldert), Ouder-Amstel or De Ronde Venen (Mijdrecht, Vinkeveen)

Feel free to reach out to me via email if you have any questions about your new employer Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland. I'm here to support you.

Carmen Borsboom

[email protected]

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The process

Apply for the job

Interview with our recruiter

Second interview with your new employer

Start of your future in the Netherlands!

Interested? Apply here

36 hours per week

Amsterdam area

€3.124 - €3.557

Ability to grow and develop

Great support from OTTO Health Care

Ready to take the step and start living and working in the Netherlands!

Apply today and start building a bright future at Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland!

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