Zürich
Health Specialist, Herzogenmühle Location
- 03 September 2026
- 50%
- Temporary, Supplementary income
- German (Intermediate)
About the job
Temporary Position
Health Centres for the Elderly
Do you enjoy working with people? Would you like to join our care team at the Health Centre for the Elderly Herzogenmühle immediately or by arrangement, on a fixed-term basis until the end of December 2026?
Tasks
- You independently and confidently carry out the planned care and support tasks and assist in caring for residents in crisis situations.
- You report observations, provide objective reports, and document fully and clearly.
- You assist with activating, reactivating, and maintaining therapeutic care and support tasks and are familiar with the care and support-related needs and wishes of the residents and their relatives.
- You jointly supervise our trainees together with the main professional trainers and the person responsible for vocational training.
Profile
- Empathetic personality with joy in working with older people; team-oriented, responsible and reliable – with an independent working style and excellent communication skills
- Training as a Health Specialist EFZ with SRK recognition for diplomas from abroad
- Good German language skills, both spoken and written, good IT skills, and ideally knowledge of EasyDok
- A heart for our residents and our trainees
We offer
Look forward to an exciting area of responsibility in a professional and team-oriented working environment with a first-name culture throughout the company. People are at the centre of what we do. That is why we support the compatibility of private and professional life; different working models make this possible.
As part of the City of Zurich and due to the size of our organisation, we offer attractive development opportunities, progressive employment conditions, and excellent social benefits.
The annual salary for this position ranges between CHF 70,300 and CHF 93,936 (100%), depending on experience.
About us
The Health Centres for the Elderly of the City of Zurich are one of the largest geriatric institutions in Switzerland. We are the leading service provider in the elderly care sector – with competence, heart, and a comprehensive range of services from a single source.
The Health Centre for the Elderly Herzogenmühle in District 12 in Schwamendingen, the "Garden City" of Zurich, offers residents a homely environment with all amenities. Our neighbourhood is characterised by many green spaces, parks, and recreational areas, giving the district a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. Here you will work together with 60 colleagues.
Interested?
Kai Schröder, Head of Care and Support, will be happy to provide you with further information at +41 44 414 32 60.
With a high degree of independence, empathy, and a touch of humour, you are the right person to complement our team. We look forward to receiving your online application!
Reference No.: 51533