Occupational therapist wanted for nursing home in Lucerne
We are looking for an enthusiastic occupational therapist for a nursing home in Lucerne, with an affinity for geriatrics.
The organisation:
It is an interdisciplinary and vibrant institution with several locations around Lucerne city. The organisation makes an important contribution to elderly care in the region with a wide range of different professions. Are you interested in geriatrics and rehabilitation? Then read on soon.
The area:
Lucerne is located in central Switzerland and lies at the foot of the Alps. It is the ideal location for outdoor sports such as mountain biking and snowboarding/skiing. You can be on the ski slopes within half an hour but if you would like to go to Italy once in a while, that is also possible within 2.5 hours! Also, Zurich is less than an hour away.
What do we expect:
- A completed bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy
- Pleasure and patience in dealing with elderly people
- Practical experience and knowledge in gerontology, psychiatry and rheumatology, in adapting tools for the elderly and in dealing with people with dementia
- Independent working style and enjoy working in interdisciplinary cooperation
- Good oral and written expression skills in the German language (at least level B2)
The organisation offers:
- Motivated, cooperative and professional team
- Optimal relief of all administrative tasks (incl. billing) by our competent medical secretariat
- Opportunity to participate in organisational matters and specialist developments within the team
- Attractive terms of employment and a good salary
- A diverse workplace with a focus on advising and instructing residents, family members and carers on fall and pain prevention, positioning and health promotion activities
- Training residents’ and ambulatory patients’ physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills relevant to daily living
- Opportunity to position occupational therapy in interprofessional collaboration within the physiotherapy/occupational therapy team and with nursing staff and medical services
CareToMatch Offers:
- Full guidance through the entire application process.
- Good support in organizing work and residence permits, as well as accommodation.
- Free introductory day in Switzerland (we cover travel costs up to a maximum of 300 euros).
- Opportunity to take a German language course.
- Personal guidance in German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch, or English.
- CareToMatch is based in Switzerland and employs healthcare professionals who have undergone the emigration process to Switzerland before.
- All of these services are provided to you as a candidate completely free and without obligation.
Interested? Apply directly to this vacancy for more information!