Health & Social · EBA
Health & Social Assistant EBA
Support care and assistance work.
About this profession
Support care and assistance work. 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 daily tasks
- ›Prepare and serve meals
- ›Perform household care duties
- ›Help with personal hygiene
Skills you'll need
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 4/5Our take
Demand remains high; automation risk is low due to essential human interaction. Adaptability ensures long-term career prospects.
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
- VET Diploma Health Care Assistant
- Vocational Baccalaureate
- Higher Technical College Health
- Specializations in nursing care
Learn more
Official sources and further information about this profession.