Zollikofen
2 days ago
Management for the Development and Leadership of an Innovative Dementia Unit 80-100%
- 14 February 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zollikofen
Job summary
Senevita is a leading provider of integrated senior services. Join us to innovate in dementia care!
Tasks
- Develop a person-centered dementia care concept.
- Create a lively oasis enhancing quality of life for dementia patients.
- Lead and motivate an interdisciplinary team in care settings.
Skills
- Diploma in nursing or gerontopsychiatry preferred.
- Experience in gerontopsychiatric or dementia care environments.
- Strong leadership skills and a passion for innovation.
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About the job
Senevita is the largest integrated provider of services for the elderly and employs around 4,300 staff. Outpatient and inpatient services seamlessly transition into each other. While the Senevita locations stand for independent assisted living and comprehensive care, Senevita Casa is the leading provider of private home care services throughout Switzerland.
For Senevita Bernerrose in Zollikofen BE we are looking for immediately or by arrangement a
Manager for the Development and Leadership of an Innovative Dementia Unit 80-100%
With heart, attitude, and vision
Do you want to rethink care?
Do you dream of creating a place where people with dementia feel safe, seen, and alive – and employees work with joy and pride?
Then we are looking for exactly you. Something special is being created at Senevita Bernerrose:
a dementia oasis as well as additional inpatient care beds for people with dementia and a day program with comprehensive counseling and support for those affected and their relatives.
As a charismatic doer, you will take on the development and operational management of this new dementia unit – from the idea to lived practice.
Your Tasks
- Further development of an innovative, person-centered dementia concept
- Design of a pioneering, vibrant dementia oasis in the care of people with dementia with a high quality of life
- Identification of key trends and derivation of future needs for action and care models in the field of dementia
- Leadership, motivation, and development of an interdisciplinary team
- Close collaboration with relatives, specialist agencies, and involved partners
- Development and implementation of services in care, activation, day structure, and counseling
- Co-design of processes, structures, and quality standards
What You Bring
- Training as a certified nurse HF/FH (tertiary level) or with a background in gerontopsychiatry or psychiatry
- Preferably with solid experience in the gerontopsychiatric environment or in the dementia field Applied professional competence
- Leadership experience or strong desire to take responsibility
Enjoy supporting the daily care and support of our residents with dementia actively - Spirit of innovation, courage to change, and joy in building new structures
Interest in implementing, accompanying, and shaping something new – dementia competence center and long-term care, short-term care, care oasis, and day/night care for people with dementia
We Offer You
- The rare opportunity to build something and shape it sustainably
- Great scope for design and decision-making
- An engaged, open environment that truly welcomes new ideas
- Time for quality, relationships, and development
- Attractive employment conditions and training opportunities
Does this position appeal to you? We look forward to your online application.
If you have any questions, the contact person listed below will be happy to assist you by phone.
About the company
Zollikofen
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