Contact Information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address: J\u00e4n\u00f6nkuja 10 as 4, 75500 Nurmes, Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phone: +358 45 247 7821<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: ennu.korhonen@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Updated: June 12, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Profile<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An experienced social services professional and supervisor with strong expertise in elderly and memory care, disability services, and service coordination. A long career spanning both the public and private sectors, combined with continuous professional development and active civic engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Work Experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Siunsote (North Karelia Wellbeing Services County)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Service Manager \/ Social Counselor, Kotoranta & Kielokallio (Feb 1, 2024\u2013Present)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Social Counselor, Kyr\u00f6l\u00e4 & Kotoranta Care Homes (Sept 1, 2022\u2013Jan 31, 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Social Counselor, Kyr\u00f6l\u00e4 Care Home (Feb 7, 2022\u2013Aug 30, 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Social Counselor (Fixed-term), Care Coordination for the Elderly (Nov 1, 2021\u2013Feb 6, 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residential Care Counselor, Poikolanpiha (Supported housing for people with developmental disabilities) (July 1\u2013Oct 31, 2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Practical Nurse \/ Caregiver, Kyr\u00f6l\u00e4 Care Home (May 1, 2019\u2013June 30, 2021 & July 4\u2013Sept 16, 2018)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Municipality of Rautavaara<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Practical Nurse \/ Caregiver (Sept 17, 2018\u2013Apr 30, 2019 & Feb 1, 2009\u2013Jan 7, 2016)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Developmental Disability Nurse, Sinikello Residential Home (Dec 1, 2002\u2013May 31, 2008)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honkalampi Foundation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Group Home Counselor (Dec 19, 2016\u2013July 3, 2018)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mikeva Oy, Head Counselor \/ Supervisor, Nurmesharju Rehabilitation Unit (Mental health and substance abuse care) (Jan 18\u2013Sept 30, 2016)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Counselor (Oct 1\u2013Dec 23, 2016), The Finnish Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Tukiliitto ry)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Family Worker, “Ik\u00e4perhe” (Aging Families) Project (Aug 1, 2000\u2013Sept 13, 2002)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaalijala Joint Municipal Authority, Family Caregiver (Apr 2, 1994\u2013Nov 16, 2001)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
City of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n, Developmental Disability Nurse \/ Childcare Worker (Various short-term positions, primarily between 1989\u20131992)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Education and Degrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specialist Vocational Qualification in Care for the Elderly | Riveria (Apr 30, 2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Core areas: Acting as a designated responsible person, working in client service networks, supporting the health, functional capacity, and cognitive care of elderly and memory-impaired clients.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Specialist Vocational Qualification in Leadership and Management (JET), Human Resources | Yl\u00e4-Savo Vocational College (Oct 26, 2016)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bachelor of Social Services (Sosionomi AMK), Care Coordination | Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Nov 20, 2015)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Group Leader Training for Elderly Care | Savon oppimiskeskus (2014)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Commercial\/Business Diploma | Marketing Institute (2000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Advanced Program in Social Welfare Work and Day Activities | Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Social Services Institute (1994)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Developmental Disability Nurse Qualification | Training Institute of the Inner Mission Society of the Church of Finland (Dec 16, 1987)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Basic Program in Social Services | Keski-Suomen Sairaanhoito-oppilaitos (1986)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Continuing Education and Courses<\/p>\n\n\n\n Higher Education Studies (Open AMK): Extensive Master\u2019s level (YAMK) coursework (Savonia & Karelia Universities of Applied Sciences) covering: Leadership and Supervisory Work, Labor Law, Managing Age Diversity, Developing Wellbeing at Work, Client and Care Coordination.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Certifications and Licenses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) Instructor Training (THL, 2026) & RAI assessment expertise<\/p>\n\n\n\n SPEK “72 Hours” Preparedness Instructor Training (Finnish National Rescue Association, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Basic Security Officer \/ Crowd Control License (J\u00e4rjestyksenvalvoja, 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medical Care Competence: LoVe theory, medical mathematics, Diabetes Passport, Pain Management, and Pharmacotherapy for the Elderly (2018\u20132024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patient and Client Safety (ISBAR method, Palliative Care Passport, Social Care Documentation, Kanta digital archive training)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Positions of Trust<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have an exceptionally active background in municipal politics, trade unions, and NGO governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Defence & Security: Vice Chair, National Defence Women’s Association (Maanpuolustusnaisten Liitto) – North Karelia District (2026\u2013Present); Vice Chair, Pielisen-Karjalan Maanpuolustusnaiset ry (2024\u2013Present)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Municipal Politics (Rautavaara): Municipal Councillor \/ Council Member (2009\u20132012, 2001\u20132004, 1997\u20132000); 1st Vice Chair of the Municipal Council (2011\u20132012); Municipal Executive Board Member (2001\u20132004); Member\/Deputy Member of the Social & Health, Education, and Audit Committees across multiple terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trade Union Activity: Chairperson, SuPer (Finnish Association of Public and Private Sector Welfare Professionals) Yl\u00e4-Karjala chapter 519 (2019\u20132021); Secretary\/Treasurer, Rautavaara JHL (Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors) (2012\u20132013), alongside various shop steward duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Culture and NGOs: Chairperson, Nurmes Church Choir ry (2025\u2013Present); Secretary\/Treasurer, North Karelia Church Music District (2025); Chairperson\/Secretary for local chapters of the Association for Intellectual Disabilities (Tukiliitto ry) over several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Merit Badges, Hobbies, and Other Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n Merit Badges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Association of Finnish Municipalities’ Bronze Badge of Merit (For 10 years of meritorious service to municipal government, 2014)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Citizens’ Theater League of Finland’s Recognition Badge for Stage Work (2011)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hobbies: Highly active in amateur community theater (numerous prominent roles at the Bomba Summer Theater and Rautavaara Theater between 1988\u20132024). 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