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Bupa Care Homes
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Colchester, Essex
Care Assistant
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Care Assistant - Bupa Care Homes Days and nights available Colonia Court St Andrew's Ave, Colchester CO4 3AN 8.21 - 9.20 per hour dependent upon experience and capabilities Bupa Care Homes provides expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care to over 7,000 people in over 130 UK homes and care villages. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. Right now, we're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Carer to join the team at our home in Colchester. 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) * 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 Colonia Court is situated in a pleasant, leafy suburb, Colonia Court offers residents a modern and purpose-built 123 bedded home surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens two miles from Colchester. Colonia Court comprises of four separate houses offering nursing, residential and dementia care as well as having a dedicated unit for people living with Huntington's disease. It can also offer a space for people to rest, relax and recover with short stays too. There is a real sense of community at Colonia Court. The staff work to discover what residents enjoy doing and the home's social calendar is organised around those interests, from picnics in the garden and lunch clubs to pamper days and exercise groups, the care home has got a full social calendar. Who ...