Stadt Winterthur

Internship in Care (80-100%), fixed-term for 6 - 12 months, Neumarkt Retirement Home

01 January 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Stadt Winterthur

Job summary

The City of Winterthur offers diverse services in five senior centers. Join us for rewarding work in a supportive environment.

Tasks

Assist in caregiving tasks as per competency description.
Help with household chores and daily activities.
Support residents in leisure activities and accompany them.

Skills

Experience in healthcare is beneficial; ideal for nursing students.
Reliable team player with a passion for elderly care.
Proficient in spoken and written German (B2 level required).

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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 the five retirement homes as well as with Spitex.

We offer a reliable and sociable person the opportunity to gain initial experience in the field of care during a fixed-term assignment of 6 to 12 months from 1 September 2026 at the Neumarkt Retirement Home.

Your Tasks

Active assistance in care according to competence description

Active assistance in domestic tasks

Accompanying and caring for residents in simple situations

Assisting with leisure activities for residents

Day and late shifts (including weekend shifts)

Your Profile

Insight into activities in the healthcare sector and gaining practical experience

Also suitable for graduates of the SRK Care Assistant course

Helpful personality with joy and interest in working with elderly people

Team player, reliable and responsible

Understanding of the Swiss dialect as well as good oral and written German skills (mandatory level B2)

What We Offer

a meaningful activity

Diverse development opportunities / training offers

Discounted prices for a fitness subscription in the fitness centres of the retirement homes

Discounts in the restaurants of the retirement homes

Preferential conditions for various excursions in and around the city of Winterthur

The internship is remunerated at 100% workload with CHF 16,640.00 until the 18th birthday, thereafter with CHF 22,187.00 per year.

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Manuela Ogg and Sandra Fehringer, Head of Residential Groups, telephone 052 267 36 32.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/alterundpflege

We look forward to receiving your online application.

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