Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
Household Assistant/All-rounder*in Day Nursery (40%)
- 05 November 2026
- 40%
- Permanent position
- Villigen PSI
Job summary
The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is Switzerland's largest research institute.
Tasks
- Maintain cleanliness and care of the facilities.
- Assist with meal preparation and kitchen hygiene standards.
- Support the team with household tasks in the daycare.
Skills
- Experience in cleaning and household assistance is needed.
- Attention to detail and enjoyment of working with children.
- Reliability, flexibility, and good physical condition.
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About the job
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and business. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff members.
In our Nanolino daycare centre, we offer four mixed-age groups as well as after-school care. Look forward to varied activities in a multicultural environment and spacious, bright rooms in the new building with a wonderful garden right next to the forest. In the YouTube video on our website, you can get an insight into the daily life of a co-educator at the Nanolino daycare centre | PSI.
To complement our team, we are looking for someone as soon as possible
Your tasks
- Cleaning and maintenance of the premises
- Washing up after meals
- Responsibility for cleanliness and compliance with hygiene regulations in the kitchen
- Reheating the main meal or occasionally cooking simple meals
- Supporting the team with household tasks
- Preparation of snacks (afternoon tea, mid-morning snack, salads, infant food, etc.)
- Disposal of recyclables and running small errands
Your working hours:
- Monday to Friday from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Your profile
- Experience in cleaning and household assistance
- Careful working style and enjoyment in working with children
- Strong sense of responsibility and high level of independence
- Resilience, flexibility, reliability
- Good spoken German skills
- Good physical condition
- Driving licence category B is an advantage
We offer
Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic induction, you will benefit from individual development opportunities and our strong culture of continuing education. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and facilities on site.
For professional enquiries, please contact Simone Brunner, Tel. +41 56 310 21 89.
We look forward to receiving your online application for the position of Household Assistant/All-rounder*in Day Nursery (40%) at the Nanolino daycare centre.
Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Mikela Szolansky, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
