Housekeeping Staff (50%), Adlergarten Retirement Home

07 August 2026
50%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

The Alter und Pflege department of Winterthur offers diverse services.

Tasks

Perform cleaning tasks in resident rooms and public areas.
Support laundry operations and distribute resident textiles.
Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Several years of experience in household management, preferably in similar institutions.
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
Team-oriented, flexible, and responsible mindset.

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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 the five retirement homes as well as with Spitex.

For the housekeeping department at the Adlergarten Retirement Home, we are looking for a committed individual immediately or by arrangement. Would you like to contribute daily with your careful and professional work to create a pleasant and warm atmosphere so that our residents feel at home? Then we look forward to meeting you.

Your Tasks

Cleaning and area duties in the residents' rooms and public areas

Independent execution and assistance with maintenance, intermediate and deep cleaning throughout the entire facility and in the outbuildings

Support in the internal laundry with the preparation and distribution of residents' laundry as well as other textiles (e.g. work clothing)

Carrying out internal transport tasks

Co-responsible for compliance with internal regulations, legal requirements, and guidelines on occupational safety and hygiene

Your Profile

Several years of practical professional experience in all areas of housekeeping, ideally in similar institutions

Enjoyment in working with elderly people as well as a helpful and appreciative personality

Independent, proactive personality with the desire to actively contribute and achieve sustainable impact

High social and communication skills as well as flexibility, resilience, willingness to perform and learn

Strong sense of responsibility, team spirit and reliability

Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

What We Offer

Secure jobs and attractive salaries

Informal "du" culture across all levels

Extensive training opportunities and development prospects

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 Nadja Perozzo, Head of Housekeeping, Adlergarten Retirement Home, Telephone +41 52 267 37 84
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/alterundpflege We look forward to receiving your online application.