Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 71'150 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 74'100 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 77'750 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'800 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 85'419 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 92'800 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Fachexperte/-expertin in geriatrischer u. psychoger. Pflege HFP
You accompany older people on their path to greater independence in daily life.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Specialists in geriatric care support older people in managing illnesses and promote their independence.
You work at the intersection of medicine, nursing, and care. Your daily goal is to maintain the quality of life for older people. You accompany patients through complex health challenges. You promote their independence and support the entire treatment team with your professional expertise. You develop new concepts for elderly care together with the teams.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryCare & Support
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Technician. Based on 690 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 77'500 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 80'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Lucerne | CHF 86'200 | 31 |
| Zurich | CHF 85'000 | 127 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 84'650 | 12 |
| Aargau | CHF 82'530 | 42 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 81'951 | 21 |
| Vaud | CHF 80'300 | 54 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 95'500 | 12 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 81'582 | 64 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 80'000 | 152 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 79'170 | 206 |
| Industry various | CHF 76'775 | 58 |
| Utilities | CHF 75'000 | 88 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachexperte/-expertin in geriatrischer und psychogeriatrischer Pflege mit eidg. Diplom
Official education path
The advanced training leads to a diploma through specific modules and a federal exam.
Typical training path
Fachexperte/-expertin in geriatrischer und psychogeriatrischer Pflege mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- Diplom als Pflegefachmann/-frau HF or an equivalent older legal qualification in diploma nursing
- Bachelor/Master of Science in Pflege
- Another equivalent nursing qualification recognized by the Swiss Red Cross (SRK)
- Required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Leadership and social skills
- High sense of responsibility
- Physical and mental resilience
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you have a recognized nursing qualification and relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Professional expertise
- Leadership skills
- Empathy
- Resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at a patient's bedside and discuss the daily schedule together. You clarify questions about medication and give practical tips for everyday life.
- You accompany older people on their path to greater independence in daily life.
- You take responsibility for complex health situations and find quick solutions.
- You advise patients and their families on therapy and care.
- You support those affected in coping with the consequences of illnesses.
- You develop new concepts for elderly care together with the team.
- You take professional leadership in special situations and conflicts.
- You inform the entire treatment team about current developments in nursing.
Working conditions
You work in facilities where older people need medical support. This includes hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient care services.
Where to learn
- OdASanté Nationale Dachorganisation der Arbeitswelt GesundheitSeilerstrasse 22, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Professional expertise
- Leadership skills
- Empathy
- Resilience
Trade-offs
- Emotional strain
- Responsibility
- Shift work
- Physical demands
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