Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 137'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 51'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 102'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
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Fachmann/frau für gerontopsychiatrische Pflege und Betreuung (Demenz)
Specialized care and support for people with dementia
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You care for and support people with dementia in nursing homes, home care services, and psychiatric facilities with great empathy.
The role of Fachmann/frau für gerontopsychiatrische Pflege und Betreuung (Demenz) combines medical knowledge with human warmth. You help people with dementia live their daily lives as independently as possible. You use your understanding of mental changes and your communication skills. The work takes place in various facilities and requires great patience and ethical reflection.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryCare & Support
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Fachmann/frau für gerontopsychiatrische Pflege und Betreuung (Demenz).
Salary trend
+4% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 105'750 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'340 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 110'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 111'880 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachperson für gerontopsychiatrische Pflege und Betreuung
Official education path
This advanced training is aimed at professionals with completed health education and practical experience.
Typical training path
Fachperson für gerontopsychiatrische Pflege und Betreuung
Prerequisites
- Communicative and team-oriented
- Empathy and patience
- Understanding for older people with personality changes
- Interest in psychiatry, gerontology, and psychology. Communicative and team-oriented
- Interest in psychiatry, gerontology, and psychology
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you have related health education and relevant practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Empathy and patience
- Ethical reflection
- Dementia expertise
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit with a resident, listen to them, and guide them through a difficult moment. You pay attention to their body language and adjust your communication carefully.
- You recognize different types of dementia and how they affect behavior.
- You correctly and appropriately interpret the emotional signals of those affected.
- You constantly reflect on your own ethical stance in your daily work.
- You act competently, respectfully, and empathetically in direct contact.
- You carefully adapt your communication to individual needs.
Working conditions
You work in nursing homes, day care centers, psychiatric clinics, or in home care services. Your workplace often changes depending on the area of assignment and patient needs.
Where to learn
- ARTISET WeiterbildungAbendweg 1, 6000 Luzern
- Careum Weiterbildung5001 Aarau
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Empathy and patience
- Ethical reflection
- Dementia expertise
Trade-offs
- Emotional strain
- Regular shifts
- Physical strain
- Emotional distancing
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