Apprenticeship Nursing Specialist 2026 - Senior Care

The generalist nursing training for nursing specialists combines the previously separate training programs in health and nursing care, health and pediatric nursing care, and elderly care into a single profession. The goal of the generalist training is holistic care for people of all age groups. The restructuring of the training mandates compulsory placements that every trainee must complete. These include: psychiatric care, inpatient long-term care (senior care), outpatient care, pediatric care, inpatient acute care (hospital).

• Care with heart: You care for people of all ages, assist with medical measures and therapies and promote their independence and quality of life
• Everything in view: You learn to document nursing services and observations precisely and work closely in a team with various specialist departments
• Safe & clean: Hygiene and quality are always your top priority - ensuring safe and professional care

• School leaving certificate: At least intermediate secondary school diploma (Realschulabschluss) or equivalent qualification
• Your personality: Open, helpful and responsible - you have a genuine heart for people
• Mobility: Since practical placements may take place at different locations, you ideally have a class B driver's license and are mobile
• Flexibility: through shift work - for your perfect balance between job and leisure
• Language level: At least B2 level, preferably even C1 level, to ensure clear and effective communication with residents and within the team