Occupational therapist for nursing home in Lucerne

Occupational therapist for nursing home in Lucerne

Function description

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!