Apprenticeship as a healthcare assistant (ASSC) CFC

• 12 November 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Herisau

The Stiftung Leben im Alter in Herisau welcomes more than 250 elderly people. Join a fulfilling and enriching work environment.

Tasks ##

• Accompany residents with empathy and respect on a daily basis.
• Execute care tasks and medical techniques with competence.
• Participate in a clean and welcoming living environment.

Skills ##

• Secondary school diploma and good knowledge of German required.
• Ability to work in a team and to take on responsibilities.
• Patience and understanding towards elderly people, especially those with dementia.

The 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 homes. 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 a healthcare assistant (ASSC) 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 first stone of your professional future starting from 1 August 2027 - with a

Your demanding and varied tasks:

• You learn to accompany and support residents daily with heart, respect, and empathy.
• We show you step by step how to execute care tasks and medical techniques safely and professionally.
• You will be supported to accompany people attentively and professionally, even in difficult situations.
• You contribute to residents feeling good in a clean, well-maintained, and welcoming environment.
• As a team, you discover administrative and logistical tasks and progressively take on more responsibilities.

Our requirements:

• You have a good secondary school leaving certificate (G or E profile) and good knowledge of German (minimum level B2).
• 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 like working in a team, take on responsibilities, and actively involve yourself in the team.
• You are helpful, attentive, and ready to be present for our residents also on weekends and public holidays.

Why the 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 specialist managers throughout the entire 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 textbooks
• Annual training excursion and common activities with other apprentices
• Open, honest, and valuing 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 premium for non-occupational accident insurance as well as other discounts

Interested?
Do you wish to accompany people, take on responsibilities, and be part of a committed team? Then 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, is at your disposal by phone: +41 71 354 75 47.