Care Assistant | Department of Medicine

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Your future environment

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients, a leading hospital institution located in the Lausanne region, within its department of medicine.

You will work in acute care units such as:

• acute internal medicine,
• infectious diseases,
• endocrinology
• pneumology.

The environment is characterised by:

• comprehensive care of adult patients, often in situations of fragility or loss of autonomy,
• a significant clinical diversity,
• close collaboration with nursing and interprofessional teams,
• high standards in terms of quality, safety and respect for the person being cared for.

Your main responsibilities

• Support patients in daily life activities (hygiene, nutrition, mobilisation)

• Participate in basic care according to the directives of the care team
• Ensure the comfort, dignity and safety of patients
• Observe the general condition of patients and relay relevant information to the nursing team
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe and suitable environment
• Strictly apply hygiene, prevention and safety standards
• Participate in team dynamics and the smooth running of service activities

Required skills and qualifications

• Training as a care assistant or equivalent recognised qualification
• Experience in a hospital or institutional care setting, ideally in acute care or medicine, of at least one year in Switzerland or two years within the EU.
• Interest in caring for patients with complex needs
• Good interpersonal skills, empathy and respect for the person
• Reliability, team spirit and adaptability
• Autonomy and sense of responsibility

Interested in this opportunity?

If you wish to join a committed team in a stimulating environment, we invite you to submit your application via our online form. Recruitment is managed by Manpower, with a guarantee of personalised support throughout the process.