Care Assistant at Bupa in Dartford

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Job Description: Care Assistant Location: Eglantine Villa Care Home, Eglantine Lane, Horton Kirby, Dartford DA4 9JL Contract: Permanent - Full Time Hours: 44 hours per week on days and nights including some weekend work Salary: £13.30 per hour This role requires you to have your own transport due to the homes location CQC rating: Outstanding Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10 Eglantine Villa, once a private residence, is a carefully converted home offering nursing, residential dementia care, respite, palliative, Parkinson’s and convalescence care. The home is made up of two separate buildings and is set in three-and-a-half acres of beautiful gardens. A homely interior is enhanced by the use of a sensory room, social activity room, conservatory and large secure gardens. Ensuite bedrooms are well-equipped to ensure residents feel safe and comfortable. Balanced meals can be enjoyed in the dining room overlooking the gardens, or in the privacy of people’s own rooms. There are lighter alternatives available throughout the day and birthdays are celebrated with a personalised cake. Eglantine Villa knows that popular activities and stimulating interactions are a vital part of good care. It can also be a good opportunity for friends and family to spend time with residents. Having something interesting going on every day is very important for a resident’s general well being, as it helps to keep their minds active and improves their appetite. Friends and family are welcome to participate in any or all of the activities at any time. There is an on-site activity coordinator who organises a wide variety of activities for residents to enjoy, whatever their abilities. There are seasonally themed monthly events as well as regular activities such as music and movement, film shows, and arts and crafts sessions. The home also looks forward to local community and charity events. We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people. Key Responsibilities Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care. Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation. Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan. Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually. Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory & legal requirements. What we're looking for: Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification. Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, encompassing all aspects of health – from mental and physical to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more: My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350 Wagestream - Have earl