Village Support Officer

The Business
When you choose a career with Keyton, you are joining one of Australia's leading owners and operators of retirement living communities. You will be empowered to lead with heart in everything that you do.
Keyton is a place where we prioritise wellbeing, value kindness and respect everyone's story. It is a place where you can proudly bring your full self to work every day. Where you can put ambition into action, and focus on making a difference to people's lives.
The Role
Fiddlers Green Retirement Village, located in Berwick, is currently seeking an enthusiastic, committed and reliable Village Support Officer on a Casual Basis.
Our residents are independent retirees who have sought the company and safety of living in a community of like-minded individuals with service provided that give them and their families the reassurance that they will be cared for if the need arises.
Reporting the Village Manager, your duties will include:

• Assisting with our colourful village events
  
• Assisting to serve meals & beverages
  
• Responding to resident enquiries
  
• Responding to call outs
  
• Undertaking first aid
  
• Initiating emergency services where required
  
• Basic admin tasks
  
• Conducting welfare checks on residents
  
• Other tasks around the village as directed

Shifts

• Casual
  
• Approx. 1+ shift per week
  
• Starting 3:00pm - 9:30pm active shift, then sleepover at the village until 7am

About You

• Availability for afternoon/sleepover and weekend shifts.
  
• A current Level 2 First Aid Certificate (or be willing to obtain)
  
• Strong customer service skills, with a genuine interest in working with the elderly.
  
• High motivation, with the ability to take initiative in stressful situations.
  
• Experience working within Aged Care, Personal Care or Retirement communities - desirable

Keyton Perks:

• Competitive hourly rate
  
• Generous leave entitlements (Perm part-time employees)
  
• Training and working with a supportive and fun team
  
• Thrive as part of a strong team in an exceptional work environment
  
• Career development and growth opportunities
  
• Employer referral program
  
• Annual vaccinations and skin checks
  
• Health & Wellbeing and Reward Program
  
• Unmind mental wellbeing app access

What do we do?
Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive not only for our customers but importantly for our employees.
We do this through creating safe, secure, and connected independent living communities where residents have the choice and opportunity to pursue active and social lifestyles, close to essential amenities and services.
We are passionate about what we do - and we are always leading with heart.
It's time to unlock your future with Keyton.
Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of April-October, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made.