Head of Residential Group (80 - 100 %), Oberi Retirement Home

01 June 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

The City of Winterthur's Elderly and Care department offers diverse services for its residents. Join an innovative team focused on quality care and support.

Tasks

Lead and organize the living group autonomously and effectively.
Ensure professional care and support for the residents.
Oversee the personnel and professional leadership of the care team.

Skills

Nursing qualification with management training or willingness to pursue.
Strong social skills and effective communication in challenging situations.
Experience with dementia patients and high analytical abilities.

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About the job

The Department of Ageing and Care of the City of Winterthur offers a diverse range of services for the population of Winterthur in its five retirement homes as well as through Spitex. The Oberi Retirement Home provides a well-maintained home for 150 residents. We are looking for a competent, enthusiastic, and team-oriented leader from 1 September 2026 or by arrangement.

Your Tasks

Operational management and independent organisation of the residential group

Ensuring professional care and support of the residents

Responsibility for the personnel and professional leadership of the care and support team

Interdisciplinary collaboration, including with the medical service, therapies, care expert, customer advice, and hospitality

Responsibility for the RAI classification

Your Profile

Qualification as a registered nurse HF/FH with management training or willingness to undertake it

At least 2 years of professional experience, leadership experience advantageous

Experience working with people with dementia

High social competence and communication skills with strong reliability and dependability, even in stressful situations

Great independence and commitment as well as innovation and openness to change processes

Quick comprehension, networked thinking with good analytical skills

Willingness to participate in direct care and support

Fluent German and very good MS Office skills (RAI/PEP knowledge advantageous)

Experience with RAI LTCF or comparable

What We Offer

Secure jobs and attractive salaries

Informal culture across all levels

Extensive training opportunities and possibilities for further development

Diverse health promotion offerings

Individual working time models

Preferential conditions with various providers

5-6 weeks holiday, holiday purchase possible

Further benefits can be found on our website
https://stadt.winterthur.ch/themen/arbeiten-fuer-winterthur

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Anthony Nedumparambil, Head of Care and Support, +41 52 267 33 42. An up-to-date, clean special private extract is required for employment.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/alterundpflege

We look forward to receiving your online application.