Bupa Care Homes
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Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Care Assistant
Overview
Job Description
Care Assistant - Bupa Care Homes Upto 9.20 (depending on skills and experience) excellent benefits weekend enhancements Nights Available The Goldbridge, Haywards Heath - RH16 4XH Interview Now ! If you're passionate about providing the very best care in a residential care home setting, consider a move to Bupa Care Homes. We provide expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care to around 9,000 people in over 140 UK homes. Right now, we're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Carer to join the team at our home in Haywards Heath. Whether providing long or short-term care that includes convalescence, respite and palliative care, our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times. What you'll be doing * As a Key Worker under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of our residents * Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals * Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities with residents, both individually and as a group * Helping to maintain accurate records, undertaking ongoing training and getting involved in welcoming and training new staff * Generally promoting our residents' independence, choice, dignity and respect by delivering the very best standards of care What you'll need * Ideally, some experience in a care environment, although this is not as essential as your genuine desire to develop a career in this field * Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team * A respectful, courteous and compassionate nature and a willingness to undertake any aspects of care or non-care duties * A belief in giving your personal best at all times and striving for continuous improvement What we'll offer you in return * A competitive starting salary with the opportunity to increase this through training and development * Refer a friend payments of up to 1000 * Smile Everyday - a health and wellbeing package available to all permanent employees giving access to 24/7 health lines along with online wellbeing tools * Discounted gym membership, free flu vaccine and discounts on Bupa dental * Interest free travel ticket loans/ Free onsite Parking/ Cycle to Work Scheme * We cover the cost of your DBS Check (44) * Child Care Vouchers * Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development * Access to rewards, offers and discounts * Hot meal provided on a 12 hour shift * Uniform provided * Pension and Life Assurance scheme available * 20 days annual leave, Plus statutory bank holidays * Recognition schemes including Everyday Heroes and annual National Care Home Awards About the Home The Goldbridge is a 46 bedded home set within the idyllic, rolling West Sussex countryside, situated on the edge of the tranquil and attractive town of Haywards Heath - a delightful location with several National Trust gardens and the seaside nearby. Downlands Park offers nursing care, palliative care, care for people with Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease and those who have had stroke, and respite. Who we are Bupa Care Homes provides expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care throughout the UK. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives....