Zürich
Health Specialist, Mattenhof Location
- 27 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
About the job
Permanent position
Health Centres for the Elderly
Do you enjoy working with people? Would you like to join our care team at the Mattenhof Health Centre for the Elderly from 1 October 2026 or by arrangement?
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 support our trainees throughout their entire apprenticeship together with the main professional trainers and the training manager.
Profile
- Responsible, reliable, and precise working style
- Training as a Health Specialist EFZ with SRK recognition for diplomas from abroad
- Good German language skills in spoken and written form, very good IT skills, and knowledge of EasyDok is an advantage
- 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. Therefore, 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 from CHF 70,300 to 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 expertise, heart, and a comprehensive range of services from a single source.
The Mattenhof Health Centre for the Elderly in Zurich-Schwamendingen in District 12 combines various care and support services under one roof and is distinguished by many years of experience in geriatric medicine. Palliative care is a central competence of the Mattenhof Health Centre. Here you will work together with 430 colleagues.
Interested?
Monika Eigler, Head of Nursing Service, will be happy to provide you with further information at T. +41 44 414 51 00.
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 your online application!
Reference no.: 51451