Assistant Housekeeper

La Source Clinic is a unique multidisciplinary acute care facility. It belongs to the La Source Foundation, an independent, private non-profit institution that also oversees the La Source Institute and School of Health. The independence granted by this status allows it to continuously invest in human and technological resources to ensure the best possible care for its patients.

Key information about the position:

Reference: CLS/RH/2026.778 / Contract type: Permanent contract at 90% / Hours: 2 shifts according to schedule 6:45am-3:39pm and 8:00am-4:55pm + one weekend out of two / Start date: as soon as we find the right person / Location: in the heart of Lausanne (M2 stop "Riponne" or Bus 2, 3 or 21 stop "Beaulieu-Jomini")

Why do we need you?

After 14 years of commitment within our institution, our Assistant Housekeeper will soon be leaving her position. To ensure continuity of the Housekeeping Service, we are looking for an Assistant Housekeeper to join our team. Working in tandem with a second Assistant Housekeeper and under the responsibility of the General Housekeeper, you will contribute to patient comfort by ensuring the cleanliness, harmony, and quality of the rooms and public areas.

What will you be expected to do?

• Organise, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of the Housekeeping Service, including opening and closing the service
• Plan and monitor daily, monthly and annual cleaning activities
• Daily check of cleanliness, presentation and layout of rooms, public areas and Clinic premises
• Supervise, support, train and motivate teams to ensure impeccable service quality
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures as well as hygiene, safety and quality standards
• Anticipate and oversee needs for cleaning products, linen and welcome products
• Identify and report anomalies or malfunctions to the relevant departments and ensure follow-up of necessary interventions
• Manage lost property and handle procedures with patients and concerned staff
• Participate in project implementation and contribute to continuous improvement of service operations
• Collaborate with various internal partners, notably for sewing work, equipment maintenance and decoration of Clinic spaces
• Act as a liaison with the General Housekeeper and cover for her during absences, taking on the responsibilities entrusted to her

Who will you be working with?

• The Clinic's Housekeeping Service has 60 multicultural, dynamic and versatile staff who take great care of the patients. The quality of service and especially empathy make all the difference. The team’s motto: it’s all in the detail!

• In this position, you will report to Nathalie Sauder, General Housekeeper for 24 years. She places great importance on supervising and motivating her teams with the aim that they flourish in their work and can give their best to the patients.

What do we expect from you?

Essentials:

• Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as a hospitality specialist or equivalent qualification
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally with supervisory responsibilities
• Experience in supporting, training and motivating a team
• Comfortable with common IT tools
• Excellent organisational skills and rigor in managing priorities
• Attention to detail and constant demand for quality and service
• Kind leadership, with the ability to unite and keep teams engaged, attentive and motivated daily
• Autonomy, dynamism and initiative
• Diplomacy, interpersonal ease and ability to handle varied situations tactfully
• Excellent presentation and strong service orientation

Your assets:

• Knowledge of the medico-social sector or a care environment
• Diploma from a hospitality school
• Knowledge of PolyPoint software
• Sensitivity to decoration and interest in enhancing spaces, especially during seasonal events

Why choose La Source Clinic?

• Join the largest private Clinic in the canton of Vaud
• A service attentive to patients’ wishes and modern cleaning methods and tools
• The atmosphere of a human-scale Clinic with the challenges of a health institution with varied activities oriented towards the future
• Attractive employment conditions and social benefits
• Because our values define who we are: Unique - Respectful - Innovative - Responsible

What are the next steps?

• Do you have any questions about the position? Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Nathalie Sauder, General Housekeeper at 021 641 34 52.
• Do you recognise yourself in this offer? Sabine Sadowski, HR Recruitment Specialist, looks forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, certificates and diplomas) directly online at https://emploi.lasource.ch
• The position does not suit you but you are interested in another opportunity at the Clinic? You can register on https://emploi.lasource.ch to receive our upcoming offers by email.

Important information!

Applications received by email and post will not be processed. Applications for job offers are exclusively made via our online platform. If you encounter technical difficulties during your application, please do not hesitate to call 021 641 35 74; we will be happy to assist you.