Night Care Assistant - Dementia & Senior Care

Bupa; Horton Kirby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Paid volunteer time

Financial planning services

Referral programme

Free flu jabs

Company pension

Gym membership

Employee mentoring programme

Additional leave

Private dental insurance

Discounted or free food

Health & wellbeing programme

Job summary

Bupa’s Eglantine Villa Care Home in Horton Kirby, Dartford is seeking a Care Assistant to join a supportive team. The role involves providing person-centred care, companionship, and assisting with personal care to residents, with nights and weekend shifts.

You will help maintain care plans, monitor residents, support nutrition, and participate in activities. A valid Health and Social Care qualification is desirable, and own transport is required due to the home's location.

Qualifications

• Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: Health and Social Care qualification.

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.

Skills

Motivation

Positivity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Bupa’s Eglantine Villa Care Home in Horton Kirby, Dartford is seeking a Care Assistant to join a supportive team. The role involves providing person-centred care, companionship, and assisting with personal care to residents, with nights and weekend shifts.

You will help maintain care plans, monitor residents, support nutrition, and participate in activities. A valid Health and Social Care qualification is desirable, and own transport is required due to the home's location.