Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 51'927 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 52'360 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 54'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 54'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 58'530 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 59'800 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHealthcare
Haushelfer/in Spitex
You help older or sick people with daily housework and care
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Household assistants handle domestic tasks and support people with their daily routines at home
Practical support in the home environment is at the heart of your work. You handle shopping, cooking, and cleaning the apartment. In doing so, you create a safe and cozy home for people who need temporary or long-term help. Your work combines everyday practice with personal care.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
Swissdoc 0.230.14.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Aide ménagère. Based on 1,368 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 52'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 53'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 55'966 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Schwyz | CHF 57'200 | 27 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 57'141 | 62 |
| Thurgau | CHF 55'600 | 30 |
| Zurich | CHF 55'120 | 249 |
| Berne | CHF 54'600 | 185 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 54'600 | 53 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment agency / Staffing | CHF 90'000 | 5 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 75'800 | 9 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 66'336 | 6 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 58'000 | 13 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 55'005 | 456 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 54'000 | 33 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Haushelfer/in Spitex
Official education path
Training is provided through a recognized basic course or a program by the SRK organization
Typical training path
Haushelfer/in Spitex
Prerequisites
- Basiskurs für Haushelferinnen in der Spitex
- Kurs Pflegehelferin SRK
- Lehrgang Hauswirtschaft und Betreuung SRK
Requirements
- Psychische und physische Gesundheit
- Selbständigkeit
- Belastbarkeit
- Flexibilität
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathy and reliability
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Stress resistance
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the client's kitchen and prepare lunch while chatting about the day. Afterwards, you check the pantry and plan the laundry for the coming week
- You plan and cook daily meals according to the clients' wishes
- You do the laundry, clean the apartment, and handle the shopping
- You accompany people to doctor appointments or short walks in the neighborhood
- You document your visits and regularly exchange information with the professional staff
- You ensure a safe environment and step in immediately for minor daily problems
Working conditions
You work mainly in the private homes of the people you care for. In addition, you attend meetings at the Spitex organization's premises or at Pro Senectute
Where to learn
- Careum Weiterbildung5000 Aarau
Strengths
- Empathy and reliability
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Stress resistance
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Emotional demands
- Irregular hours
- High responsibility
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