Health care assistant

Helvetica Avocats Sàrl; Genolier; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Helvetica Avocats Sàrl in Genolier, Switzerland, seeks a Health Care Assistant for a private household on a 100% permanent basis. The role involves rotative 14–16 day shifts, working across Switzerland and the United Kingdom, with daily routines including driving duties and support for the principal.

You will join a small care team, require at least 5 years of older adult care, fluent English, a UK driving license, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Calm, knowledgeable and confident.
• Excellent personal skills.
• Min 5 years’ experience of older adult care with and without dementia diagnosis or cognitive impairment.
• An experience within a private household would be appreciated.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to drive in Switzerland.
• Ability to travel to Switzerland and UK for periods of time: if not UK based then work permit will be required for UK / if not Switzerland based then work permit will be required for Switzerland.
• English as first language or excellent written and verbal English skills.

Responsibilities

• Join principal for routines and support day-to-day wellbeing.
• Provide discreet, reliable care while protecting independence and quality of life.
• Accompany principal to appointments and relay information to family and team.
• Act as first point of contact for day-to-day care matters within professional boundaries.
• Communicate with family to provide peace of mind about high-quality care.

Skills

Older adult care

English language

UK driving licence

Private household care

Calm and confident

Job description

Health care assistant

Helvetica Avocats Sàrl Vacant since : 06.11.2026 Number of jobs : 1 1272 Genolier (VD) 100% Immediately Permanent

Location: Switzerland and United KingdomWorking schedule: Rotational shifts of approximately 14–16 daysWorking environment: Private household

Consistent Care Team provision

The Care Team shall ultimately comprise 3 members of staff: 1 Registered Nurse and 2 Health Care Assistants/Carers.

The Registered Nurse will have day-to-day oversight of the Care Team and clinical decision making and assessment delegating tasks and roles to the 2-care staff, one member of the team shall be allocated to care of the principal. This should be consistent for the length of rotation.

The general purpose:To provide discreet, reliable and familiar support while protecting independence, routines and quality of life.

The general proposed arrangement:Dedicated member of staff would work complementary rotations of approximately 14 to 16 days. This creates continuity, familiarity and a clear handover between people who understand the Principal preferences, schedule and day-to-day needs.

Person Specifications:

• Calm, knowledgeable and confident.
• Excellent personal skills.
• Min 5 years’ experience of older adult care with and without dementia diagnosis or cognitive impairment.
• An experience within a private household would be appreciated.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to drive in Switzerland.
• Ability to travel to Switzerland and UK for periods of time: if not UK based then work permit will be required for UK / if not Switzerland based then work permit will be required for Switzerland.
• English as first language or excellent written and verbal English skills.

Coverage:

• Two suitably qualified care staff working alternating 14 to 16-day rotations.
• Continuity of support with one primary point of care available throughout each rotation.

Daily routine (sample):Join principal for twice daily dog walks, support normal routines and remain attentive to day-to-day wellbeing. This will include driving duties for the principal to and from the sites of dog walks and on lunch outings.

Care should fit around Principal’s life, requests and preferences, allowing the Principal to remain active, involved and in control. Presence should be discrete and unobtrusive, however being available and visible to Principal for reassurance.

English as a first language is preferred, however consideration to those with an excellent grasp of spoken and written English will be considered.

Health supportRespond appropriately to concerns within scope of practice as per professional regulations and/or registration, monitor changes and escalateto the relevant clinician ie Registered Nurse in the first instance, GP or emergency services when required.

Assistance with personal care may be required, currently minimal prompting and support.

Confidently reassuring Principal and providing information relevant to the needs.

Medical appointmentsAccompany principal to appointments, take accurate notes and relay agreed information to the family and team.

Clearer communication, better continuity and less risk of important information being lost.

Team responsibilityAct as the defined first point of contact for day-to-day care matters, within clear professional boundaries.Removes medical responsibility from the wider household and business team.

Family confidenceCommunicating with family and supporting peace of mind that high-quality care is present without making home life feel clinical.

• Work location 1272 Genolier (VD)
• Additional information on the place of work et Royaume-Uni
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent
• Work form Sunday and holiday work, Night work

• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge

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• By phone [phone]