Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 71'576 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 68'900 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 71'285 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 76'430 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 74'334 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 74'187 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Aktivierungsfachmann/-frau HF
Aktivierungsfachmann/-frau HF designs meaningful programs for older adults and people with limitations
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You design activating programs and therapies for older adults and people with limitations. You coordinate teams and promote independence in daily life.
You plan and lead activating programs for older adults or people with health limitations. In care homes, clinics, or day centers, you structure daily routines, create creative activities, and coordinate therapeutic measures. As a specialist, you promote joy in life, support independence, and work closely with the treatment team.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAccompaniment & Support
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Aktivierungsfachmann. Based on 202 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 68'333 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 73'459 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 63'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'800 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 77'500 | 43 |
| Solothurn | CHF 76'700 | 15 |
| Berne | CHF 71'071 | 43 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 69'522 | 14 |
| Aargau | CHF 65'000 | 28 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 72'000 | 191 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 60'540 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Aktivierungsfachmann/-frau HF
- ⏱ 3 Jahre, Vollzeit
Official education path
You complete a 3-year full-time program that qualifies you as an Aktivierungsfachmann/-frau HF.
Typical training path
Dipl. Aktivierungsfachmann/-frau HF
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ)
- Fachmittelschulausweis
- Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität or equivalent qualification
- passed aptitude assessment
- German language skills at level B2/C1 (depending on the school)
Requirements
- strong sociability and communication skills
- empathy
- willingness to work and resilience
- strong sense of responsibility
- ability to lead staff and work in a team
- good observational skills
- organisational and planning skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Empathy
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand with the group and lead a craft activity, while simultaneously observing the mood of the participants and adjusting tasks as needed.
- You plan and design activating programs for individuals or groups.
- You build trusting relationships with clients, family members, and key contacts.
- You provide a structured daily and weekly routine for participants.
- You lead creative and physical activities to promote personal strengths.
- You document therapy progress and adjust measures as needed.
- You coordinate activities, material procurement, and work within the specialist team.
Working conditions
You work in care homes, day centers, nursing facilities, and psychiatric clinics. Your environment is defined by close collaboration with medical and nursing staff.
Where to learn
- Schweiz. Verband der Aktivierungsfachfrauen/-männer SVATBahnhofstr. 7b, 6210 Sursee
- OdASantéSeilerstrasse 22, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Empathy
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
Trade-offs
- Emotional strain
- Administrative workload
- Shift work
- High responsibility
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