Disability Support Attendant jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 26–CHF 43 an hour (about CHF 4,500–CHF 7,450 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of shifts, including weekends. Employers ask for disability support experience and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Zurich.
- Typical pay
- CHF 26–CHF 43
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 4,500–CHF 7,450
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Shifts
- including weekends
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open disability support attendant positions in Zurich
No open position is listed for Zurich today. New disability support attendant jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Disability Support AttendantAbout disability support attendant jobs in Zurich
Working as a disability support attendant in Zurich means joining a private household. The disability support attendant supports a person with a disability to live independently at home and take part in daily life, and families across Zurich Metropolitan Area hire for this role all year round.
Zurich is known for banking, insurance, software engineering, and robotics research, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as UBS, Zurich Insurance, Google Zurich, Swiss Re, and ETH Zurich. Zurich hosts Google's largest engineering centre outside the United States and consistently ranks among the world's highest-paying cities.
Main duties
- Assist with personal care and mobility
- Support daily routines and independence goals
- Help with meals, shopping and appointments
- Use hoists and mobility equipment safely
- Support social and community activities
Disability Support Attendant pay in Zurich
Household incomes in Zurich are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 112,000, which is why disability support attendant pay here sits above the Switzerland average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a disability support attendant
- 8:00Morning routine & medication
- 10:00Mobility & exercise
- 12:30Lunch & hydration
- 14:30Appointments or outing
- 18:00Evening routine & notes
Why work in Zurich?
The local job market is growing at 3.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Zurich.
Zurich is often described as “Europe's Highest-Paying Tech and Finance City”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Disability support experience
- Manual handling training
- Background or worker screening check
- Driving licence is often useful
Working in Switzerland
- Right to work in Switzerland: Workers from outside the EU/EFTA face strict quotas, so most household staff hold existing permits or EU/EFTA citizenship.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references, a residence and work permit check and, for childcare, a private criminal record extract (Strafregisterauszug).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the minimum wage set in the standard employment contract for domestic workers.
- Contract: A written contract is strongly recommended and must respect the federal and cantonal standard employment contracts.
Live-in or live-out?
Most disability support attendant roles in Zurich are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your disability support attendant experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Switzerland right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a disability support attendant earn in Zurich?
Disability Support Attendant jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 26–CHF 43 an hour (about CHF 4,500–CHF 7,450 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in disability support attendant jobs in Zurich?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most disability support attendant roles in Zurich are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a disability support attendant in Switzerland?
Employers ask for disability support experience, manual handling training and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
What does a disability support attendant do day to day?
A disability support attendant supports a person with a disability to live independently at home and take part in daily life. Typical duties include assist with personal care and mobility, support daily routines and independence goals, help with meals, shopping and appointments.
How do I apply for disability support attendant jobs in Zurich on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Zurich hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a disability support attendant work?
A typical schedule is shifts, including weekends. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.