Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Domiciliary Care Assistant -Bank

image

Bupa

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Derby, +1

AI generated summary

  • You need to provide compassionate care, have strong communication skills, and be flexible. Previous experience in domiciliary care is preferred but not essential.
  • You will provide personal care, support daily living activities, assist with medication, and ensure the comfort and well-being of clients in their homes. Build positive relationships with clients.

Requirements

  • Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
  • - Ideally, you’ll have experience of working in a care/dementia setting or you may have a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), however, this isn’t essential as full training will be provided.
  • - Above all, you’ll be passionate about caring for others, respecting people’s choices and always putting their safety and welfare first.
  • - A great listener with a positive outlook, you’re confident talking to both residents and their families and understand that confidentiality is very important in what we do.
  • - Always ready to lead by example and support the wider team, you’ll deliver care with dignity and compassion and work to put a smile on our residents’ faces every day.

Responsibilities

  • - Assisting residents with personal care duties such as bathing, dressing and continence care in their own homes within the Village. Providing the highest standards of care, you’ll champion the dignity, and independence of all our residents
  • - Supporting at mealtimes where appropriate; serving meals in their apartments or within the care home. This might involve supporting them to walk, transferring them in a wheelchair or using a hoist
  • - Helping to promote mental and physical activity of residents through hobbies, interests or activities within the village
  • - Answering emergency calls when care alert system is activated
  • - Working with the Domiciliary Care Manager and other external professionals such as GPs, Chiropodists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists where appropriate
  • - Admin duties: keeping accurate records - maintaining full documentation at all times to show care given, activities and any changes to their health

FAQs

What is the location of the Domiciliary Care Assistant role?

The role is located at Richmond Drive, Aston on Trent, Derbyshire, DE72 2EA.

What is the hourly wage for this position?

The salary for this position is £12.00 per hour.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is a bank contract, which means it offers flexible, as-needed shifts rather than fixed hours.

What are the main responsibilities of a Domiciliary Care Assistant?

Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care duties, supporting at mealtimes, promoting mental and physical activities, answering emergency calls, and maintaining accurate documentation of care given.

Do I need prior experience in care to apply?

While experience in a care or dementia setting or a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care is ideal, it is not essential as full training will be provided.

What benefits are offered for this role?

Benefits include a free meal on every shift, paid breaks, health assessments, discounts at selected Bupa Dental practices, RAC breakdown discount, flu vaccinations, and contributions towards eye tests.

How does Bupa support employee wellbeing?

Bupa’s Viva global wellbeing programme offers resources focused on mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental wellbeing, along with the Personal Energy programme to help employees maintain their personal wellbeing.

How does Bupa promote diversity within its workforce?

Bupa encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences and champions a culture where everyone can be themselves through the "Be you at Bupa" initiative.

Will I receive training once I start the role?

Yes, you will receive a thorough induction and ongoing training, including access to apprenticeships and a variety of online resources for personal development.

What should I do if I require the job information in an alternative format?

You can request the information in an alternative format by emailing careers@bupa.com.

Bupa

Our purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1947
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

upa's purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving over 38 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. We directly employ around 85,000 people, principally in the UK, Australia, Spain, Chile, Poland, New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Türkiye, Brazil, Mexico, the US, Middle East and Ireland. We also have associate businesses in Saudi Arabia and India.