Care Assistant

Bupa Care Homes ,
Dartford, Kent
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Care Assistant - Bupa Care Homes Wilmington Manor - Dartford 8.21 per hour Excellent Bupa Employee Benefits 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 Dartford. 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 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) 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 Originally a manor house, this elegant 19th Century building has been tastefully converted and extended into a peaceful and secure care home. It has been carefully designed to provide the highest level of care delivered by our qualified team. Surrounded by the stunning Kent countryside and beautiful gardens, Wilmington Manor combines rural serenity with access to nearby Dartford, which is just three miles away. We provide around-the-clock care, creating a safe yet stimulating environment where our residents can thrive. We understand that each resident has different needs, which is why we tailor our care to each individual, providing the right balance of care and independence 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. Passionate about making lives better, every decision we make is because we care. It's why we inspire and support our carers to put our residents' wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. Careers worth caring about Bupa is committed to an environment which will attract, retain and motivate its people. Bupa aims to ensure that every applicant to, or employee of is assessed for employment, promotion and development solely on the basis of 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

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