Specialist in Care for the Elderly EFZ (Apprenticeship 2026)

Stadt Winterthur

Key information

Publication date:16 July 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Stadt Winterthur

Job summary

The Alter und Pflege department in Winterthur trains around 120 learners annually in 7 professions. This opportunity offers a dynamic and meaningful work environment.

Tasks

Support and assist residents in daily activities and care.
Organize and conduct various activities like cooking and games.
Handle household tasks, including meal prep and laundry.

Skills

Secondary school diploma with good grades required.
Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
Must be reliable and able to handle irregular working hours.

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The field of aging and care in the city of Winterthur trains around 120 learners in 7 different professions each year. Our training programs are practice-oriented, varied, and open up many career opportunities for you. Here, you work in a lively, meaningful environment.

In the three-year vocational training as a Specialist in Care, you are responsible for the care and support as well as the daily activities of the residents.

Your Tasks

Support, promote, and accompany residents in daily activities
and basic care

Organize and carry out various activities such as playing, walking, cooking, baking

Take on household tasks such as preparing simple meals or managing laundry

Carry out administrative and logistical tasks

Your Profile

Secondary school A or B with good/very good grades

Outgoing personality, communication, and teamwork skills

High sense of responsibility

Physical and mental health and resilience

Willingness to work irregular hours

What We Offer

Rotation in three different departments during training

9 training days on various current topics

Find more benefits on our website

Contact

Interested? We look forward to your complete online application with the following documents:

Application and motivation letter

Resume with photo

All certificates from secondary school

All internship/work certificates (if available)

Trial assessments

Placement and/or Multicheck evaluation

Your questions about the apprenticeship will be gladly answered by: Isabelle Possa, Educational Administration, +41 52 267 42 49
Want to know more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/berufsbildung

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