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Management for the Development and Leadership of an Innovative Dementia Department 80-100%
- 14 February 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zollikofen BE
Job summary
Senevita is the largest integrated provider of elder care services. Join us to create a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Develop an innovative, person-centered dementia concept.
- Lead the creation of a vibrant Dementia Oasis for high quality of life.
- Collaborate with families and partners in dementia care.
Skills
- Diploma in nursing or related field, preferably in gerontopsychiatry.
- Strong leadership experience and a passion for dementia care.
- Innovative mindset with a desire to build new structures.
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About the job
Senevita is the largest integrated provider of services for the elderly and employs around 4,300 staff. Outpatient and inpatient services seamlessly transition into each other. While the Senevita locations stand for independent assisted living and comprehensive care, Senevita Casa is the leading provider of private home care services in Switzerland.
For Senevita Bernerrose in Zollikofen BE we are looking for immediately or by arrangement a
Manager for the Development and Leadership of an Innovative Dementia Department 80-100%
With heart, attitude, and vision
Do you want to rethink care?
Do you dream of creating a place where people with dementia feel safe, seen, and alive – and employees work with joy and pride?
Then we are looking for exactly you. Something special is emerging at Senevita Bernerrose:
a dementia oasis as well as additional inpatient care beds for people with dementia and a day program with comprehensive advice and support for those affected and their relatives.
As a charismatic doer, you will take on the development and operational management of this new dementia department – from the idea to lived practice.
Your Tasks
- Further development of an innovative, person-centered dementia concept
- Design of a pioneering, vibrant dementia oasis with high quality of life in the care of people with dementia
- Identification of key trends and derivation of future needs for action and care models in the field of dementia
- Leadership, motivation, and development of an interdisciplinary team
- Close cooperation with relatives, specialist agencies, and involved partners
- Active participation in the Dementia Competence and Monitoring project (DeKoMo) by Health Promotion Switzerland for the prevention of complex disease courses in people with dementia as well as strengthening cooperation between nursing homes, geriatric psychiatry, and home care
- Development and implementation of services in care, activation, day structure, and counseling
- Co-design of processes, structures, and quality standards
What You Bring
- Training as a certified nurse HF/FH (tertiary level) or with a background in gerontopsychiatry or psychiatry
- Preferably with solid experience in the gerontopsychiatric environment or applied professional competence in the dementia field
- Leadership experience or a strong desire to take responsibility
Enjoy supporting the daily care and support of our residents with dementia actively - Spirit of innovation, courage to change, and joy in building new structures
Interest in implementing, accompanying, and shaping something new – Dementia Competence Center and long-term care, short-term care, care oasis, and day/night care for people with dementia
We Offer You
- The rare opportunity to build something and shape it sustainably
- Great scope for design and decision-making
- An engaged, open environment
- Time for quality, relationships, and development
- Attractive employment conditions and training opportunities
Does this position appeal to you? We look forward to your online application.
If you have any questions, the contact person listed below will be happy to assist you by phone.
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Zollikofen BE
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