Apprenticeship as an assistant in community nursing and health care (FaGe) CFC

• 05 September 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Herisau

La Fondation Vieillesse Heureuse Herisau is the home of more than 250 elderly people. In the three sites Heinrichsbad, Ebnet and Dreilinden, approximately 260 employees contribute daily 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 where they like to return.

Apprenticeship as an assistant in community nursing and health care (FaGe) CFC #

Do you want to learn a meaningful profession, accompany people in their daily lives and take on responsibilities? Then we offer you the possibility to lay the foundations of your professional future starting from 1 August 2027 - with a

Your demanding and varied tasks:

• You learn to accompany and support the residents daily with heart, respect and empathy.
• We show you step by step how to execute nursing tasks and medical techniques safely and professionally.
• You are supported to accompany people in an attentive and professional manner, even in difficult situations.
• You contribute to ensuring that residents feel good in a clean, well-kept and welcoming environment.
• As a team, you discover administrative and logistical tasks and progressively assume more responsibilities.

Our requirements:

• You have a good secondary school diploma (G or E profile) and good knowledge of German (minimum B2 level).
• You approach people with openness and like to accompany and support elderly people in their daily lives.
• You demonstrate patience, respect and empathy towards others - including people suffering from dementia.
• You enjoy working in a team, assume responsibilities and get actively involved in the team.
• You are helpful, attentive and ready to be present for our residents also on weekends and public holidays.

Why choose Fondation Vieillesse Heureuse?

• Varied and practical training in the field of accompaniment and care in an innovative company
• Personal guidance and support by experienced trainers and specialized managers throughout the entire duration of the training
• Modern working environment with contemporary infrastructure and professional tools
• Exciting internships and varied insights into different specialized fields
• Contribution to public transport costs as well as coverage of school textbooks
• Annual training excursion and common activities with other apprentices
• Open, honest and appreciative corporate culture
• Respectful relationships and a team that supports each other
• Possibility to take on responsibilities, acquire experience and develop personally
• Attractive benefits, including coverage of the non-professional accident insurance premium as well as other discounts

Interested?
Do you wish to accompany people, assume responsibilities and be part of a committed team? We look forward to meeting you. Send us your application with CV, motivation letter, Multicheck Santé / Social as well as your school reports. We are eager to discover you and look forward to your application.

For any questions, Sabrina Widler, training manager, telephone: +41 71 354 75 47, is at your disposal.