A little bit about us:

Barunga Village is an innovative and ever-growing organisation offering retirement, community and residential services.

As one of the largest employers in the Mid-North, our services reach the wider Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula.

Our purpose is to support our consumers live the best life possible.

 

About the role:

Permanent Part-time approximately 50 hours per fortnight.

We are looking for a warm, compassionate individual who can connect with others and bring joy to their day.

In this role, you’ll care for the emotional, social, and physical needs of our House Members. Working as part of a close-knit team, you’ll help create a true home environment where House Members feel comfortable, valued, and supported.

 

Who you’ll be working with:

Reports to House Leader

Key Stakeholders: Team Leaders / Registered Nurses, Hotel Services Staff

 

Responsibilities of the role:

Supporting House Members – a major part of your role will be to actively involve your House Members in everyday domestic living in a relaxed unfolding minute by minute manner. The normal ‘jobs’ of the day are to ensure personal hygiene is attended, that environments are clean and pleasant to be in and are completed at a time that suits the people living here.

Any other duties commensurate with the employee’s skills and experience as directed by the House Leader.

 

About you:

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or related, or willingness to start it within 6 months. Barunga Village can support you in gaining this qualification

Feeling – Being able to be emotionally warm, offering closeness to each individual.

Together – Being a friend to individual’s, with no them and us.

Inspiring – Being positive and passionate, being able to make a connection with people that makes a difference.

Accepting – Being positive about individual’s reality and accepting of others, to understand that feelings can be displayed as action or words.

 

Key Values for Success in this Role:

• Warmth: Offering genuine emotional warmth, creating a sense of comfort and closeness for each individual.
• Togetherness: Cultivating strong, friendly relationships with House Members, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Inspiration: Approaching each day with positivity and passion, building meaningful connections that uplift and motivate others.
• Acceptance: Embracing and respecting each person’s unique reality, understanding that emotions may be expressed through actions or words, and responding with empathy.

 

Some of the work perks*:

Salary sacrifice

Short-term, affordable accommodation

Chemist discount at Port Broughton United Chemist

Employee Assistance Program – counselling

Social club

Ongoing training

Opportunities to upskill

Flexible working arrangements

*Conditions apply

 

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by Friday 13 December 2024.

Each application will be reviewed as it is received and if suitable, offered an interview for further consideration. The position will be filled if the right candidate is selected. Therefore, Barunga Village reserves the right to close this job offer before this date. We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to be considered.