Social and Educational Assistant (M/F/D) - Permanent Contract - 80% - CAT Les Sources

The Saphir Foundation, a multi-mission foundation (psychogeriatrics, geriatrics, adult psychiatry), is active in the medico-social field in the canton of Vaud and in the reception and support of people vulnerable in their physical and psychological integrity throughout their life process.

The Temporary Reception Centre (CAT) Les Sources in Yverdon-les-Bains has 21 places for geriatric care; this reception centre is open from Monday to Saturday. Within this framework, we are looking for a:

Whatever their role, the professionals of the Saphir Foundation share a common goal: to support the People daily to enable them to concretely experience the institutional service strategy "like at home". That is to say, to preserve their habits as much as possible, to offer a response adapted to their wishes and, through genuine interprofessional collaboration, to ensure the well-being and happiness of the People.

In collaboration with the team or independently, you will be responsible for preparing and organising daily socio-cultural activities for the People and, of course, accompanying them in their implementation.

You are an imaginative person who enjoys proposing new ideas and making contacts throughout the day. You know that organisation and rigour in information transmission are essential to guarantee the smooth running of a facility. Above all, the well-being of the People is close to your heart and you bring creativity to your interventions.

YOUR BACKGROUND - YOUR QUALITIES AND SKILLS

• Federal Certificate of Competence as a Social and Educational Assistant
• Recognised 5 years’ experience in the field of geriatrics
• Driving licence B and ability to drive a minibus
• Fluency in spoken and written French as well as proficiency with IT tools
• Dynamic, attentive, flexible and organised personality
• Ease of communication and collaboration
• Creative spirit, autonomy and initiative to develop stimulating and diverse activities. Good knowledge of the northern Vaud region is appreciated.

WE OFFER YOU

• The opportunity to work in an environment rich in contacts.
• The chance to participate in innovative institutional projects.
• Working and salary conditions according to the CCT SAN (collective labour agreement of the Vaud parapublic health sector).
• The opportunity to maintain and develop your skills through a varied internal training programme.

START DATE

From 1 October 2026

You are looking for new challenges and want to join an innovative, growing and dynamic company? Then this position is for you. If you believe you match this advertisement, we invite you to apply and send us your complete application file.

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