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

Abervale Retirement Village, located in Grovedale, 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
• Assist with setting up and cleaning after meal service
• 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 – approximately 2-3 shifts per week
• Mostly overnight shifts (4:30pm – 9:00pm active, then sleepover at the village until 7am)
• Some weekend day shifts

About You

• Availability for weeknight afternoon/sleepover
• 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
• Very friendly team with lovely relaxing environment
• Staff parking on site
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Salary sacrificing, discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Unmind mental wellbeing app access
• Training and working with a supportive and fun team
• Community Day, Volunteer leave and purchased leave

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.

At Keyton we celebrate diversity and acknowledge that what makes us different makes us stronger. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success. We therefore encourage you to apply for roles in our business, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age, religion, social background.