Stiftung Leben im Alter Herisau
Herisau
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Care and Support Specialist (FaGe, FA SRK, HF, DNI) 40 – 80 %
- 20 February 2026
- 40 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Herisau
Job summary
Join Stiftung Leben im Alter, a caring home for over 250 seniors.
Tasks
- Provide compassionate care and support to residents daily.
- Implement nursing measures and assist with daily activities.
- Oversee daily operations and make independent decisions.
Skills
- Required: Certified health professional with relevant experience.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills in German.
- Creative problem-solving and patience with elderly care.
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About the job
The Stiftung Leben im Alter Herisau is home to over 250 elderly people. At the three locations Heinrichsbad, Ebnet, and Dreilinden, around 260 employees shape everyday life in our houses. They ensure a high quality of life for the residents and thus make a valuable contribution to society. It is important to us to offer employees a working environment in which they are satisfied and to which they always like to return.
The Dreilinden house is located on the Herisau Höhenweg with a beautiful view of the Alpstein. You can expect a cozy Appenzeller house. The spatial conditions require rethinking, creativity, and the courage to take unconventional paths in various situations. Personal contact and the family atmosphere are the focus alongside care and support work.
Care and Support Specialist (FaGe, FA SRK, HF, DNI) 40 – 80 %
We are looking for a warm personality from May 1 or by arrangement who joyfully accompanies and supports elderly people in a family environment as
Your demanding and varied tasks:
- You care for and support our residents holistically with empathy, patience, and genuine appreciation for elderly people.
- You carry out nursing and care measures professionally and support the residents in daily life activities.
- You take on daily responsibility, make independent, well-founded decisions in everyday care, and look beyond the obvious.
- You observe changes in health status, pass on relevant information, and carefully document in the care process.
- You maintain close communication and work trustfully with all involved professional groups.
Our requirements:
- You have completed training as a Health Specialist, FA SRK, or certified nurse (DN I / HF) or an equivalent qualification recognized in Switzerland.
- Ideally, you have professional experience in long-term care – we especially address experienced specialists who like to take responsibility.
- Ideally, you have experience using RAI LTCF and are confident in handling the nursing documentation ePDoc.
- You are an independent, responsible, and team-oriented personality who enjoys a family working environment.
- You have good oral and written German skills.
Why Stiftung Leben im Alter?
- We are a team, support each other, and treat each other with respect.
- Every single person is important and contributes to the common goal of providing elderly people with a livable home.
- You will receive comprehensive introduction to your area of activity. We are here for you.
- We offer you a wide range of internal training courses.
- You have five weeks of vacation, even six from the age of 50.
- We cover part of the costs for childcare in Herisau and offer you further benefits .
Interested?
For further information, please contact Heike Hörler, Head of Care and Support, phone: +41 71 354 75 38.
For further information, please contact Heike Hörler, Head of Care and Support, phone: +41 71 354 75 38.
