Home Assistant

Bupa Care Homes ,
Great Dunmow, Essex

Overview

Job Description

Home Assistant Croft House Care Home, Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 1HR It's the small things that often make the biggest difference. At Bupa Care Homes, we know it's a privilege to support vulnerable people - helping them to live with dignity and independence. During these uncertain times we've created a new role; Home Assistant - to contribute to the safe running of our care homes through housekeeping, kitchen and admin support. We're looking for individuals who want to support residents in their local community right now to join us at Croft House Care Home in Essex. Working hours and salary From 8.72 per hour Bank shifts - flexible working patterns including twilight shifts 6pm-12am or 8pm-2am Weekdays and weekend work available What your typical day involves Whilst there's unlikely to be a typical day for a Home Assistant, you may be asked to. * Maintain high standards of cleanliness within the home, working closely with our other domestic teams. * Physical assistance with meal times * Ensure our residents are kept happy, by carrying out hospitality and activity related duties * Organise and maintain housekeeping stocks for day to day use and raise any issues to the Housekeeping Supervisor as you go. Who we're looking for You're friendly and caring, someone who wants to make a difference to people's lives - no matter how big or small that difference may be. A great communicator, you're happy rolling your sleeves up and getting involved, always completing your work to a high standard in an organised way. Working in a close-knit team, multi-tasking and taking on different roles, you'll wear many hats, but importantly, you'll laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our residents. What's in it for you? * Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development * Your DBS Check (40) paid for * NEST work place pension * Hot meal provided on a 12-hour shift * Refer a friend bonus scheme * Uniform provided Who we are As a leading healthcare group, we run care homes, retirement villages, health centres, dental centres and hospitals all over the world. As well as providing insurance to over 16 million people. We're a big company but no matter what business area you're in, our purpose is simple - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. And we have belief in you to help us achieve it. Want to know more? Check us out on Facebook and Twitter by searching for Bupa UK Careers. Bupa is committed to ensuring that every applicant is assessed for employment, promotion and development solely based on personal merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.