Head of Residential Care & Nursing / RAI Responsibility (60 - 90%)

About the job

The Schärmehof is nestled in the Schoren residential quarter in the south of Thun. The senior centre offers a variety of living and service options: twelve senior apartments for independent living, 37 nursing beds with individual care and support services, medical and dental practices, as well as a hairdresser. The public Schärmehof restaurant complements the offer with seasonal cuisine and warm service, as well as a shop with take-away options and a meal service for residents and external guests. A greened courtyard with a playground forms a cosy meeting place for young and old.

The Schärmehof is part of Bethesda Senior Care AG, a network organisation of various senior centres in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, anchored in an open Christian value culture.

We are looking for someone from 15.10.2026 or by arrangement

Head of Residential Care & Nursing / RAI Responsibility (60 - 90%)

Your challenge
  • You lead with clarity, heart and foresight
  • You ensure that our residents are not only well cared for but truly seen and supported
  • You create an environment where your team enjoys working, develops and supports each other
  • You are a reliable contact person for relatives and doctors
  • You contribute your ideas and actively shape the future of the department
  • You enjoy the overall responsibility for RAI


What to expect with us
  • You have a qualification as a certified nursing professional HF/FH or equivalent
  • Ideally, you bring experience in psychogeriatrics and vocational training
  • You preferably complement your profile with further training in leadership (e.g. leadership, ward management)
  • You have completed further training as a RAI-LTCF expert
  • You have several years of experience in RAI data collection and have acquired knowledge in LTCF
  • You are solution-oriented, a team player and like to get involved
  • You are characterised by empathy, resilience and a good sense of people

Your profile
  • Exciting, varied and demanding area of responsibility
  • A cheerful team that highly values good collaboration
  • Openness to creativity and new ideas
  • Varied, demanding and independent field of activity
  • A mindful culture of addressing each other informally, characterised by respect and appreciation
  • At least 25 days of holiday, flexible holiday model

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