Wellbeing Support Assistant

Bupa Care Services NZ Limited; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Uniforms provided

Campus learning & development

Wellbeing program (Viva)

Health insurance participation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Bupa Care Services NZ Limited in Cambridge is seeking a Wellbeing Support Assistant to help keep residents’ homes clean, safe, and comfortable while assisting with daily living activities and compassionate care.

This permanent part-time position averages 35 hours per fortnight, with shifts Monday to Friday 9am–2pm and Saturday to Sunday 10am–1pm, plus alternating mid-week days. Join a supportive team in a modern care home and grow with our campus learning and wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a customer service or support role such as hospitality, housekeeping, or home-based care.
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated care and compassion for residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly cleaning of resident apartments to a high standard.
• Carry out daily tasks for community areas and bed making.
• Assist with dressing, personal hygiene, and meal deliveries.
• Support residents with daily living while maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Report faults, manage supplies, and adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

First Aid

Education

First Aid Certificate

Job description

At Bupa, purpose meets possible.

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is evolving, and so are we. By investing in advanced health technologies, better systems, and exciting pipelines of modern care products, we are empowering our residents to live with greater independence and dignity.

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.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
• Hours: Average 35 hours/fortnight
• Shift Time: Monday to Friday - 9am – 2pm/ Saturday to Sunday- 10am to 1pm
• Roster Pattern: Thursdays and Fridays every week + every second Wednesday + every second weekend (both Saturday and Sunday).
• The purpose of this job

Located on the northeastern edge of Cambridge, Bupa St Kilda Care Home is a modern, purpose-built care home with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. It provides Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia Care, and Care Suites.

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 Cambridge
• 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?

• Plan your life ahead outside of work with fixed rolling rosters
• Complimentary uniforms provided to look your best at work.
• Access to Bupa Campus – your go-to space for global learning and development
• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme
• Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees
• Enhanced parental leave - 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most
• Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation
• Refer a Friend Programme

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.