Healthcare & Social Services

Talent for today and tomorrow

Whether you need to recruit healthcare and social services professionals or find cover for shifts and temporary roles, we are here to help. Focus on care – we will build the team around it.

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A reliable partner when shifts need filling or your team needs reinforcement

Healthcare and social services is a sector in constant motion. Staffing needs change rapidly, and a shortage of skilled professionals can directly affect the availability of care, staff wellbeing, and client safety.

We provide flexible, fast solutions for a wide range of situations. Whether you need a single stand-in, cover for an urgent shift, or an entire team built from the scratch, we deliver the right people to where care and human connection matter most.

Quality care starts with the right people – and shows throughout your organisation.

Specialist knowledge of healthcare and social services

→ We specialise in this sector. We understand its regulations, values, and day-to-day realities across both the public and private sectors.

Flexibility for workforce planning

→ We help you cover shifts during peak periods, holiday seasons, or recruitment gaps.

A partner for your entire unit’s staffing

→ When needed, we build complete teams, units, or departments from scratch.

Quality care begins with the right skills

→ All of our professionals hold the appropriate qualifications, have relevant experience, and are committed to working in a client-centred way.

We can bring talent from further afield

→ Skill shortages affect the healthcare sector too. When necessary, we recruit internationally – without compromising on quality.

Shall we build a team with humanity at its core?

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Barona brings in excellent people, and we have never been offered unsuitable candidates. There is no need to stress about recruitment. We can focus on developing our staff and services.

Kaj Ignatjew

Barona brings in excellent people, and we have never been offered unsuitable candidates.

Kaj Ignatjew

CEO, AddSecure Smart Care

At first, we were concerned that the nationwide shortage of nurses would make recruitment very difficult – we genuinely worried about where we would find suitable staff at all. That concern turned out to be unfounded.

Mari Fihlman

At first, we were concerned that the nationwide shortage of nurses would make recruitment very difficult – we genuinely worried about where we would find suitable staff at all. That concern turned out to be unfounded.

Mari Fihlman

Unit Manager, KVPS Tukena Oy

How we ensure consistent service – whatever the situation

In healthcare and social services, every day brings new demands and changes. That is why staffing solutions need to work in step with your daily operations. We help ensure that your service runs smoothly in every situation – whether that means navigating a shortage of cover staff, managing holiday-season pressure, launching a new unit, or addressing a long-term staffing challenge.

We build solutions that genuinely fit your operating environment, with continuity, quality, and a human-centred approach at the forefront. Below are examples of how we have supported healthcare and social services clients across Finland:

Staffing

A fast and reliable way to ensure you always have the people you need – even when demand is unexpected.

Recruitment

Looking for a permanent member of staff? We manage the full recruitment process, or support you at whichever stage you need it.

International Recruitment

Sometimes domestic talent is not enough. In those cases, we source professionals from abroad and manage the entire process – from recruitment through to settling in and onboarding.

Recruitment Marketing & Employer Brand

We help you reach the right talent and communicate why your team is the one worth joining.

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What is your current situation or upcoming challenge? Let’s talk about how we can help.

Frequently asked questions about our healthcare & social services offering

We supply professionals to residential care homes, home care, health centres, hospitals, and mental health and substance abuse services. Our staff work in both nursing and care roles and specialist social services positions.

Yes. We maintain established networks of available professionals and can respond quickly to urgent cover needs – for example, during periods of sick leave or peak demand.

Yes. We support both temporary and long-term recruitment. You can hire staff on a flexible basis, recruit directly, or use our recruit-through-staffing model.

All of our workers are interviewed, their backgrounds are verified, and their suitability for the role is assessed. Healthcare professionals’ qualifications are confirmed, and they are given a thorough induction before starting work.

We are committed to work being carried out with humanity, professionalism, and safety. We comply with sector regulations, collective agreements, and our clients’ quality requirements.

Yes, we operate nationwide. We work with clients throughout Finland and supply staff to both urban areas and more sparsely populated regions.

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