Wellbeing Support Assistant

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. 

This is a casual role, meaning no gaurenteed hours per week.

The purpose of this job 

Located in Tikipunga, Whangārei, Bupa Tōtara Gardens Retirement Village is a modern, purpose-built contemporary facility with a scenic outlook and café located next door. The Totara Gardens care home is also located on site and provides a 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)
• 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

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

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.

Location

Bupa Totara Village

Recruiter

Thomas Parker