Katholische Einrichtungen Ruhrgebiet Nord GmbH - KERN GmbH

The KERN GmbH is a strong service network for medicine, care and education in the Ruhr area. As a Catholic provider, it offers comprehensive care at around 35 locations in cities such as Essen, Gelsenkirchen and Bochum-Wattenscheid. With around 7,500 employees, it is one of the largest employers in the region.

• Medical care: Hospitals and medical care centers offer a wide range of medical services.
• Care: Inpatient facilities for seniors and people in need of care.
• Education: Kindergartens and residential youth welfare facilities.

The KERN GmbH is oriented towards Christian values and the Catholic image of humanity. It strives to treat people individually and helpfully, regardless of their origin or worldview. Professionalism is understood as an interplay of expertise, performance, empathy and economic efficiency.

The KERN GmbH is committed to a sustainable quality of care by bundling existing strengths and using synergies. The merger with other Catholic associations strengthens regional medical care. Training in classic medical and nursing professions as well as in IHK training professions is an important part of the sustainability strategy.

As a family-oriented and tariff-bound employer, the KERN GmbH offers a trusting and responsible management style. The promotion of a constructive error culture and the creation of places for faith in everyday life are central elements of its corporate culture.

• 1 - https://www.kern.ruhr/ueber-uns/ueber-uns
• 2 - https://www.kern.ruhr/impressum
• 3 - https://medecon.ruhr/2023/03/aus-kkrn-gmbh-und-st-augustinus-gelsenkirchen-gmbh-wird-die-kern-gmbh/
• 4 - https://www.kern.ruhr/en
• 5 - https://www.kern-unternehmensnachfolge.com