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Healthcare Assistant EBA

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About this profession

(Deprecated) Over 2 years you learn this profession in a host company, at the vocational school and in inter-company courses. At the end you receive a nationally recognised Federal VET Certificate (EBA).

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • ›Assist patients with hygiene and dressing
  • ›Prepare meals and help with feeding
  • ›Make beds and maintain patient rooms
  • ›Support medical staff with basic tasks

Skills you'll need

EmpathyPatienceDiligenceTeamworkHygiene awareness

A typical week as an apprentice

Host company

3 days/week — you learn the trade hands-on alongside experienced professionals.

Vocational school

1–2 days/week — general education plus job-specific theory.

Inter-company courses (üK)

Several blocks per year — practise core techniques together with other apprentices.

Where you'll work

Hospitals, nursing homes, home-care services (Spitex), social institutions, day-care centres.

Entry requirements

  • Completed compulsory school. The EBA is a strong fit for hands-on learners; close support during the apprenticeship is built in.
  • A 'Schnupperlehre' (1–5 day taster) is the best way to find out if the profession suits you.

What you earn at the end

Federal VET Certificate (EBA) — a recognised qualification with a clear path to bridge into a 3-year EFZ apprenticeship (often shortened).

Apprentice wage

Typical monthly gross wage (CHF). Actual wages vary by sector and region.

Year 1

CHF 700 – 900/ Mt.

Year 2

CHF 900 – 1’200/ Mt.

Future-readiness

Score 4/5
StrongHighly future-proof
Demand trend4/5
Adaptability4/5
Automation risk2/5

Our take

Demand for qualified healthcare professionals remains strong; however, EBA degrees are often a stepping stone to a full EFZ qualification.

Sources

Early contract endings in this field

Across Health & Social apprenticeships, roughly 16–24% of contracts are ended early, compared with about 23% nationally. Most of those apprentices continue their training elsewhere.

Further education & career

  • Complete full Healthcare Assistant (EFZ) training
  • Further training in specialized care areas
  • Federal VET Diploma for team leader roles
  • Higher Technical College for Nursing HF

Learn more

Official sources and further information about this profession.