Aged Care Wellbeing & Home Support (Part-Time)

Bupa Care Services NZ Limited; Prebbleton; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary uniforms provided

Annual footwear allowance

Access to Bupa Campus

Viva wellbeing programme

Southern Cross health insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee discounts

Free flu vaccinations

Refer a Friend Programme

Job summary

Bupa Ashford Village in Prebbleton, Christchurch, seeks a Wellbeing Support Assistant to keep residents’ homes clean, comfortable, and well presented while assisting with daily living and activities. You’ll work as part of a supportive team in a modern care home offering Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia Care, and Care Suites.

The role focuses on weekly cleaning, daily living support, laundry, medication reminders, and companionship, with a 4-day-on, 2-day-off roster and 3PM–7:30PM shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an aged care environment, disability support, or community services (desirable).
• Ideal work experience of 2+ years in a customer service or support role such as hospitality, housekeeping, or home-based care.
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Hold legal entitlement to work in New Zealand and respect residents' privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, efficient, and hygienic weekly cleaning of each resident’s apartment to a high standard.
• Complete all daily cleaning tasks for community areas as scheduled.
• Provide daily bed making service to residents and weekly bed changing services.
• Ensure care with collecting and returning residents' laundry in a timely manner.
• Provide reminders and ensure medications are taken, and support with filling prescriptions.
• Assist with dressing and undressing, personal hygiene supervision, and meal deliveries.
• Provide any other general services our residents subscribe to, such as companion time.
• Report to the manager any faults, issues, or when supplies need replacement in residents’ homes and community areas.
• Manage supplies economically and avoid wastage.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe chemical use and storage.
• Treat residents with respect and dignity.

Skills

Housekeeping

Customer service

Support work

Laundry

Medication reminders

Meal deliveries

Companionship

Personal care

Team work

Communication

Education

First Aid Certification

Job description

Bupa Ashford Village in Prebbleton, Christchurch, seeks a Wellbeing Support Assistant to keep residents’ homes clean, comfortable, and well presented while assisting with daily living and activities. You’ll work as part of a supportive team in a modern care home offering Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia Care, and Care Suites.

The role focuses on weekly cleaning, daily living support, laundry, medication reminders, and companionship, with a 4-day-on, 2-day-off roster and 3PM–7:30PM shifts.