Stadt Winterthur

Head of Residential Group (90%), Rosental Retirement Home

27 July 2026
90%
Permanent position
Stadt Winterthur

Job summary

The City of Winterthur offers diverse services in its five senior centers. Join our team for fulfilling work in a supportive environment.

Tasks

Lead and organize the psychogeriatric care group independently.
Ensure professional care for residents in a nurturing home.
Oversee staff leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Degree in nursing with management training; experience in geriatric care.
Strong IT skills, fluent in German, and high social competence.
Analytical thinking and openness to change.

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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 its five retirement homes as well as through Spitex.

For our long-term care at the Rosental Retirement Home, which provides a well-maintained home for 107 residents, we are seeking an engaged, communicative, and experienced leader for the geriatric psychiatric residential group starting 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.

Your Tasks

Operational management and independent organisation of the residential group
Ensuring professional care and support for the residents
Responsibility for the personnel and professional leadership of the care and support team
Interdisciplinary collaboration, including with the medical service, therapies, care expert, customer advice, and hospitality
Responsibility for the RAI assessment
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal guidelines

Your Profile

Training as a registered nurse HF/FH with management further education or willingness to undertake it
Several years of professional experience in the geriatric psychiatric field, leadership experience an advantage
Willingness to participate in direct care and support
Very good IT skills (MS Office, RAI and PEP knowledge advantageous) and confident German language skills
High social competence and communication skills with strong reliability
Great independence, openness to change processes
Quick comprehension, networked thinking with analytical abilities

What We Offer

Secure jobs and attractive salaries
Informal culture across all levels
Extensive training opportunities and development prospects
Very diverse health promotion offerings
Affordable restaurant with excellent cuisine
Parking spaces available for rent
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 Roxana Raulea, Head of Residential Group, +41 52 267 37 16.
Want to learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/alterundpflege A current special private extract free of entries is required for employment.
We look forward to receiving your online application.Only direct applications will be considered, no dossiers from recruitment agencies.