Massage Therapist

The Fondation St-Barthélemy aims to welcome and support adults who present, in particular, an intellectual disability, psychic disorders, or autism spectrum disorders. It promotes their self-determination, their autonomy, and their social participation by involving them in the decisions that concern them. It thus contributes to their full place in society, economic, cultural, and civic. Resolutely focused on the future while taking into account its past actions, the Fondation projects itself into a modern and inclusive << to come >> where the evolution of the needs of the people welcomed, their aspirations, and their personal choices is at the center of attention for all the personnel of the Fondation. We are recruiting for the position of Massage Therapist at 50%

Your mission:

• Provide massage therapy sessions based on the evaluation of specific needs while ensuring the comfort, dignity, and safety of female and male residents
• Promote autonomy and self-determination
• Observe the general state of the people being massaged, particularly in terms of body hygiene and health. If necessary, share information with the educational teams and the health service
• Plan sessions taking different data into account
• Ensure the preparation of sessions and write follow-up notes
• Participate in the development and preparation of summaries
• Collaborate with the team of therapists and participate in activities, team meetings as well as development projects of the Fondation
• Develop and maintain collaboration with the different teams by participating in interdisciplinary sessions and networks in order to ensure consistent follow-up with the resident's individualized support project
• Perform all administrative tasks related to the function

Your profile:

• You benefit from a recognized training in Therapeutic Massage or a title deemed equivalent, authorizing practice in Switzerland
• Additional training in the field of care is a real asset
• Previous experience of a minimum of 5 years
• Significant experience with people presenting an intellectual disability and associated disorders
• Confirmed mastery of different massage techniques for therapeutic and relaxing purposes
• Ability to adapt to evolving needs
• Organizational skills and ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Empathy, ability to propose solutions, physical and mental resilience allowing one to face complex situations
• Listening skills and ability to promote interdisciplinary collaboration
• Writing skills and ease in using basic IT tools (emails, word, etc.)
• Respect, equity, and solidarity are part of your values and you know how to embody them in your daily practice

You can count on:

• A stimulating, varied, and dynamic work environment, promoting exchange, creativity, and initiative-taking
• An approach to work aiming to value skills and know-how in a spirit of openness, honesty, and authenticity
• A workplace in a unique setting in the heart of nature
• Numerous possibilities for continuing education and personal development
• The opportunity to participate in the development projects of the Fondation
• Free parking
• Working and salary conditions according to the CCT of the Vaudois semi-public social sector

Start date: 1st January 2027

Has this job offer aroused your interest and made you want to apply? We look forward to receiving your complete application file via an application on the site [ ](< >). The Fondation St-Barthélemy applies the highest quality standards in recruitment. Attentive to all life paths, it strongly encourages everyone to apply and ensures the promotion of diversity and equity at all times. j4id10432782jm j4it1041jm j4iy26jm