Stiftung Diakonissen-Mutterhaus St. Chrischona (Schweiz)
Bettingen
15 hours ago
Ladies' Tailor 50% or on a Fee Basis
- 13 May 2026
- 50%
- Permanent position
- Bettingen
Job summary
Join our team at Diakonissen-Mutterhaus St. Chrischona as a seamstress! Enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible hours.
Tasks
- Manage the sewing workshop and plan tasks independently.
- Create and maintain tailored traditional dresses for the sisters.
- Handle repairs and alterations for residents' clothing.
Skills
- Completed training as a certified seamstress or similar qualification.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Creativity and a positive attitude towards Christian values.
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About the job
Ladies' Tailor 50% or on a Fee Basis
The Diakonissen-Motherhouse St. Chrischona combines tradition with the future. Here up in our nature-close RESIDENTIAL PARK St. Chrischona on the Chrischona hill, not only do 18 deaconesses live, but we also run a nursing home for a total of 37 residents and a guest and restaurant operation.
In addition to the hotel and care operation, we maintain our own sewing studio, where the traditional costume of the deaconesses is primarily made.
Since the current tailor is now retiring, we are looking for a
Ladies' Tailor 50% or on a Fee Basis
Due to the special requirements in connection with fittings and the preservation of the deaconesses' privacy, we are looking for a female specialist.
Here’s what it offers:
- We are a small, manageable company with about 70 employees and a family atmosphere.
- The position offers a high degree of personal responsibility and flexible working hours.
- In addition to the usual social benefits, we cover 100% of the daily sickness allowance insurance.
- Public parking spaces within walking distance and a bus stop right outside the door.
Here’s what it’s about:
- You independently run the sewing studio and are responsible for work planning.
- Create customised new garments of the sisters’ costumes, as well as their maintenance, repairs, alterations and adjustments in case of physical changes or limitations.
- You carry out repairs and new production of underwear.
- You take care of the maintenance of professional and operational laundry.
- Upon cost estimate, you perform commissioned work for nursing home residents.
- You cooperate with colleagues in care and laundry.
- You are responsible for the maintenance and care of the professional machinery.
- You are responsible for the annual inventory and the stock management concept for fabrics and accessories.
Here’s what you need:
- Completed 3-year training as a federally certified ladies' tailor / clothing designer EFZ or a comparable qualification.
- German language skills at least at level B2.
- Ability to communicate and enjoyment in dealing with elderly people.
- Trustworthiness and tact.
- Customer orientation.
- Creativity.
- Positive attitude towards the Christian faith.
Curious? Ask the head of the sisterhood Christine Zimmermann, who will gladly provide you with further information. How? By email (christine.zimmermann@dmh-chrischona.org) or telephone (061 606 65 02).
Decided? Send your documents including your salary expectations to Mrs Zimmermann, either by email (karriere@dmh-chrischona.org) or by post to: Stiftung Diakonissen Mutterhaus St. Chrischona, Chrischonarain 135, 4126 Bettingen.
We look forward to hearing from you.