Description
We are seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to join our team at Richmond Villages Wood Norton in Evesham. As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you will help residents make the most of life, and in exchange, we will support you in reaching your full career potential.
Job Details:
- Location: Richmond Villages Wood Norton, Evesham Road, Worcestershire, WR11 4TY
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Days: £13.25 per hour, Nights: £14.58 per hour
- Shifts: 6 hour shifts (08:00-14:00 & 14:00-20:00) and 12-hour shifts (08:00-20:00), including alternate weekends
Responsibilities:
- Assisting residents with personal care duties such as bathing, dressing, and continence care in their own homes within the Village
- Supporting at mealtimes where appropriate; 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 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:
- Experience in a care or dementia setting, or a Level 2/3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Passion for caring for others, honouring their choices, and prioritizing their safety and well-being
- Excellent listener with an optimistic attitude, engaging confidently with both residents and their families
Benefits:
- £500 welcome bonus
- Paid breaks and excellent Bupa benefits
- My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues
- Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
- Free meal with every shift
- 28 days holiday
- Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays, and money!
- Interest-free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
- Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
- Competitive Pension plans and Parental leave options as well as access to unique products such as our Menopause plan
- My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content, and information to support you with your wellbeing