Careers

Get to know some of our employeesto

Are you applying for a job with us, or are you wondering what it's like to work at Eikholt? We've given the floor to some of our employees, who tell us why they chose Eikholt and about their working day.

Jolanta

Chef

I started my position at Eikholt in January 2025. I have a professional certificate as a chef from Poland, where I also have my background. After 16 years in the kindergarten sector, where I prepared and served meals to children with dedication and care, there was a desire for new challenges and a change in working environment.

With a strong commitment to people and a genuine care for others, I wanted to apply my skills and experience in a new way - with a different user group.

When I got to know Eikholt, I immediately realised that this was a place where I could thrive. Here, I have the opportunity to meet people with respect, consideration and an open mind. Values that are close to my heart.

I'm often described as someone with a good sense of humour, infectious laughter and the ability to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere. At Eikholt, I get the opportunity to combine my caring for others with my passion for cooking - which gives me great job satisfaction.

I want the guests at Eikholt to feel good about being here, through the scent of homemade dishes and the flavour of fresh baked goods. Made with love and care.

Even though I haven't had time to meet all the guests yet, I'm really looking forward to getting to know more of them, and I'm looking forward to many great meetings in the time to come.

Anne-May

Audiographer

In my final year of the audiography programme, I had an internship at Eikholt. When I received a job offer as a newly qualified audiologist, I packed my bags and moved to Drammen. Working as a counsellor at Eikholt is incredibly varied and exciting. The professional environment is characterised by skilled and committed people who are passionate about their subjects. 

"The best thing about my job is all the great users I meet. When I organise hearing courses, I have the opportunity to spend a lot of time with users, sometimes several days. With so much time on your hands, you can do all the things you wouldn't otherwise have time to do, and try out things in practice that you've only read about in the literature. 

The courses at Eikholt are very often interdisciplinary and run together with counsellors in other fields. Collaborating on courses in this way means that I learn a lot about vision, mobility, ICT, Braille and all sorts of other things that I knew nothing about before I started working at Eikholt. There's no getting away from the fact that the job involves a lot of paperwork and planning, but it's pretty great to be able to follow a user from the first enquiry, to courses at Eikholt and then local support after the user has gone home. 

Even though I'm an audiologist and mainly work with hearing and courses on hearing, I have great opportunities to influence my own working day. There's always some kind of research and innovation project going on, and as an employee you're often involved. You can also initiate your own projects. For example, I spent a lot of time reading up on genetics, and now I'm learning about 3D printing. As part of my job, I travel around giving lectures on Eikholt, deafblindness and hearing. I think this is a lot of fun and contributes to a very varied working day.  

Håkon

Building operations

As a building operator at Eikholt, my job is to ensure that the buildings and facilities are in top condition. This ranges from the maintenance of buildings, technical installations and outdoor areas, and involves everything from day-to-day supervision and repairs to the planning and implementation of major maintenance projects.

A typical day might involve checking and maintaining heating and ventilation systems, carrying out minor repairs to buildings and equipment, and ensuring that outdoor areas are safe and well-maintained. As a building operator, I also need to be able to deal with acute problems that may arise, such as water leaks or electrical faults.

In addition to technical skills, it's important to have good communication and teamwork skills. On a day-to-day basis, I work with all the staff at Eikholt to ensure needs are met, and I need to communicate well with both colleagues and visitors. A "hello" and a quick chat means a lot, especially if it's someone's first time at Eikholt. I enjoy the job because it's varied and requires a combination of technical knowledge, practical skills and the ability to work well in a team.