Description
The Foundation has set itself the mission of enabling the full integration into society of people with disabilities, mainly physical, and anyone whose needs correspond to the skills and resources of the Foundation.
In this process, the beneficiary is unique and responsible, an actor and decision-maker of their own journey.
Respect, solidarity, quality, proximity, self-determination are the key words of the Foundation's philosophy.
The Foundation is moving towards distributed governance where everyone must be responsible and proactive.
To complete our team, we are looking, as soon as possible, for a
CARE AND SUPPORT ASSISTANT
WORKPLACE: Résidence des Voirets – 1212 Grand-Lancy
This location may be changed depending on needs.
START DATE: To be agreed
WORKING RATE: 80%
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent contract
ADVERTISEMENT NO.: 2026.247
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15.07.2026
OFFER: Internal/External
INFORMATION: N. Castant - Tel. 022/309 11 31
REQUIREMENTS
- Certificate or diploma of AFP training as a care and support assistant or equivalent diploma recognised by the Swiss Red Cross.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in the care field.
- Experience with people with physical disabilities and/or brain injuries is a plus.
ROLE PURPOSE
- Provide basic care, follow-up and therapeutic monitoring of people with disabilities and associated pathologies, with a holistic approach centred on their needs and quality of life.
- Support residents in daily life activities by promoting the maintenance, development and enhancement of their abilities, functional autonomy and empowerment.
- Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of personalised projects, ensuring respect for the wishes and objectives defined by each resident.
- Contribute to the development of individualised socio-educational support aimed at fostering inclusion, expression of choices, self-determination and social participation of residents.
- Contribute to achieving institutional objectives and continuous improvement of support quality, favouring a multidisciplinary and person-centred approach.
YOUR PROFILE
- Ability to support people with multiple pathologies.
- Aptitude to work in a multidisciplinary team, in a living environment.
- Proficiency with computer tools.
- Ability to manage stress.
- Organisational skills and prioritisation.
- Ease in interpersonal relationships.
- Flexibility and openness to change.
- Ability to be proactive.
- Availability (irregular hours) and openness to change.
WE OFFER
- A uniquely enriching job within a multidisciplinary team, in a living environment that relies on holistic support promoting self-determination and inclusion of residents, and a foundation with multiple activities.
- The possibility to access training related to the mission.
We kindly ask you to send us your complete application (cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas and work certificates).