Care and Support Assistant in the Private Division - 80%
Geneva
Key information
- Publication date:01 September 2025
- Workload:80%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Geneva
Job summary
The Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève employs over 12,000 staff in 160 roles. Join a leading institution that prioritizes comfort and well-being.
Tasks
- Provide basic care and maintenance tasks for patients of all ages.
- Organize daily activities to support patients' physical and mental well-being.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to prevent complications during hospitalization.
Skills
- You need a recognized care assistance certificate and fluency in French.
- Strong attention to patient care and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly and work well in a team.
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Company Description
With more than 12,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a nationally and internationally recognized institution. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to discover the highlights of 2024 by clicking here .
The Private Division of the HUG guarantees access to therapies and treatments at the forefront of medical research and high-end hotel services. It consists of seven care units covering more than 24 medical and surgical specialties and offers patients quality reception and care, cutting-edge services, and access to a highly efficient technical platform, while ensuring their comfort and well-being.
Job Description
As part of the care of patients of all ages, within a medical unit that accommodates digestive and visceral surgery, urology, ENT, and cardio-thoracic surgery, you perform basic care and maintenance tasks while developing and fostering human relationships.
You also participate in organizing daily activities to ensure their physical, psychological, and social well-being. You thus provide support and assistance in patients' daily life activities and in supporting their families.
You carry out hotel and housekeeping tasks related to the patient's immediate environment, in close collaboration with the hotel agents and patient comfort reception team of the Private Division, and you contribute to their safety by respecting the hygiene and asepsis rules in force.
A true actor in patient care, you actively participate in preventing complications related to hospitalization in collaboration with other health professionals (pain, pressure sore prevention, fall prevention, etc.).
Qualifications
Holding a federal professional training certificate (AFP) as a care and support assistant (ASA) or an equivalent diploma recognized by the Red Cross, you have a perfect command of French, both spoken and written.
You adapt quickly to changes in work pace.
Meticulous in the care you provide, you are also attentive to reception and communication with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
Dynamic, you have a good team spirit and creativity and possess a sense of organization and anticipation.
Additional Information
You can work day shifts as well as night and weekend shifts.
- Start date: as soon as possible
- Number of positions: 1
- Activity rate: 80%
- Job class: 08
- Contract: CDI
- Application deadline: 16.09.2025
- Contact for information: Mr. R. Gaignard, head of care team, tel. 079 553 53 69
Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your CV, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.
This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.
Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourages applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.
