Care Assistant (Flexpool, good alongside studies)
This role provides essential clinical experience and high flexibility, allowing you to build a professional medical CV while maintaining a full social and academic life in Groningen.
- Employer
- UMCG
- Location
- Binnenstad/UMCG, Groningen, GR
- Pay
- €2651-€3353/month
- Hours
- Variabel; veelal 8-uurs shifts (dag/tussen/late).
- Language
- Dutch may be required
- Apply method
- Company website + Student Jobs form
- Posted
- 14 Jan 2026
- Open until
- Not listed
Support wards via the Pool Office: ADL, logistical tasks around patients and meals. Various shifts possible.
- 0–36 hours p/w
- Rotas with day, intermediate and late shifts
Student context in Groningen
Working at the UMCG as a Care Assistant puts you at the heart of Groningen’s medical landscape, just a short cycle from the Grote Markt and the bustling city centre. For students at the University of Groningen (RUG) or Hanze University of Applied Sciences, particularly those in healthcare-related tracks, this flexpool position offers an ideal way to bridge the gap between theory and practice. While many academic activities take place at the Zernike campus, the UMCG’s central location means you can easily transition from a lecture to an 8-hour shift.
- Gain relevant experience near the city centre.
- Flexible shifts that fit around RUG or Hanze schedules.
- Easy access from Europapark and student housing hubs.
The flexibility of the Pool Office is a major draw for the local student population. Groningen is known for its energetic atmosphere, and having a variable schedule allows you to plan shifts around your exams or social commitments at student associations. Joining the UMCG flexpool provides a unique look behind the scenes of one of the largest employers in the North, offering a professional environment that complements the student lifestyle found in the Stad.
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