Description
We make health happen at Bupa, supporting those in need with person-centred care. As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you'll help residents in our Richmond Village get the most out of life. You'll provide a mix of domiciliary, residential, nursing, and dementia care as required.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting residents with personal care duties such as bathing, dressing, and continence care in their own homes within the Village
- Supporting at mealtimes, serving meals in their apartments or within the care home
- Helping to promote mental and physical activity of residents through hobbies, interests, or activities within the village
- Answering emergency calls when the care alert system is activated
- Working with the Domiciliary Care Manager and other external professionals such as GPs, Chiropodists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists where appropriate
- Admin duties: keeping accurate records, maintaining full documentation at all times to show care given, activities, and any changes to their health
Requirements:
- Ideally, you'll have experience of working in a care/dementia setting or a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Passionate about caring for others, respecting people's choices, and always putting their safety and welfare first
- A great listener with a positive outlook, confident talking to both residents and their families, and understanding the importance of confidentiality
Benefits:
- My Healthcare: quick access to support, advice, and treatment for various health-related issues
- Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products (approximately £350)
- Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
- Free meal with every shift
- Paid breaks
- Holidays: 20 days + Bank Holidays
- Long Service rewards: ecards, extra holidays, and money
- Interest-free annual travel loan
- Wagestream: early access to up to 40% of earned wages
- Access to Bupa pension plans
- Parental Leave schemes
- Menopause Plan
- Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK