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Bupa; Te Puke; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccinations

Uniforms provided

Viva wellbeing programme

EAP

Employee benefits

Job summary

Bupa Te Puke Care Home is seeking a Wellbeing Support Assistant to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents. This casual role involves assisting with daily living tasks, housekeeping, and providing companionship as part of a supportive Household team.

Shifts are offered on an as-and-when-required basis with no guaranteed hours, reflecting a flexible service model in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty. Living locally and holding NZ work entitlement are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a customer service or support role such as hospitality, housekeeping, or home-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective weekly cleaning of residents' apartments and communal areas to a high standard.
• Assist with daily living tasks and personal care as required.
• Support with laundry collection and delivery and meal deliveries.
• Assist with dressing, hygiene, and accompanying residents with activities.

Skills

Customer service

Housekeeping

Hospitality

Home-based care

Job description

As part of our Household team, a Wellbeing Support Assistant, ensures a comfortable, clean, and healthy environment by providing residents with general housekeeping services, assistance with daily living and lifestyle tasks and keeping communal areas clean and well presented.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

This is a casual role, so there are no guaranteed hours of work. Shifts will be offered on an as-and-when-required basis.

The purpose of this job

Located in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, Bupa Te Puke Care Home is set amongst award-winning gardens and park-like grounds. Care options include Rest Home Care and Hospital Care.

As a Wellbeing Support Assistant, you’ll work alongside a supportive team to:

• 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 is taken 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

What you’ll need to make it possible

• 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)
• Living locally in Hamilton
• Take pride in providing high-quality household services that help residents live comfortably and safely
• Acknowledge and accept each village resident as an individual and actively encourage residents to be independent
• Always respect the confidentiality and privacy of village residents and actively communicate and listen respectfully to residents
• Show an ability to work well individually and with a team
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, care, and passion for making a difference in our residents’ lives
• Reliable transport or travel arrangements
• Hold legal entitlement to work in New Zealand

Why you’ll love it?

• Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks, free period care products and free initial menopause consultation
• Complimentary uniforms provided so you can look and feel your best at work
• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme
• Bupa Employee Wellbeing Support Service (EAP)
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across wellbeing, retail, technology and more

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis