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Making a difference in people’s lives comes naturally at Barunga Village because we love what we do. As an inclusive organisation, we welcome people with diverse characteristics and life experiences.
With more than 150 staff and volunteers, we are Port Broughton’s largest employer and our people all play an important role in the life of our community.
As an ever-growing organisation, we are always interested in new skills and personalities, so we encourage you to submit an expression of interest, if you are seeking new employment or willing to volunteer.
I am amazed at the impact our volunteers have on the daily lives of our consumers, the laughter and joy they bring is priceless. I encourage anyone who is interested in volunteering to reach out, we’d love to have you!
Stacey Meschede,
Volunteer Coordinator
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ABOUT OUR ROLES
Our staff work in a friendly, professional and flexible environment with exceptional employment benefits, personal and professional development opportunities and the support of a team-orientated culture.
Listed below are eight roles that play a major part in the successful running of our day-to-day organisation.
If you are interested in any of the below roles, please complete the expressions of interest field, which is also available.
If our listed employment opportunities don’t match your qualifications, but you share our passion for delivering high quality care to our clients, we would love to hear from you.
Nurse (Registered)
Key responsibilities:
Provide the highest level of quality care to residents in accordance with quality assurance standards and the policies and procedures of Barunga Village by:
- Directing care provided by nursing and personal care staff to House Members.
- Giving direct nursing care to House Members with particular emphasis on those persons with complex and/or changing health care needs,
- Ensuring that the care process and outcomes are accurately documented in accordance with procedures.
- Maintaining a physical and psychosocial environment that promotes safety, security and optimal health.
- Maintaining a physical and psychosocial environment that ensures the privacy, dignity, individuality and rights of House Members.
- Assisting House Members to make informed health care decisions and demonstrating responsibility for care practice.
- Work with other staff to identify the nursing needs of House Members and to formulate care plans in consultation with House Members/representatives which are subject to ongoing assessment and evaluation and recognise the roles of other members on the health care team.
- Implement care plans and nursing regimes including assisting in the compilation of ACFI assessment for all House Members.
- Participate in the review of Quality Assurance and Control mechanisms.
- Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Care Services to maintain the environment for safe and effective care and to obtain the specific support services and equipment required for the optimal care of House Members.
- Assist in the review and development of policies and procedures for Barunga Village.
Personal skills:
- Demonstrated commitment to and competence in the field of provision of care to the aged.
- Possess sound interpersonal skills and written / verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as an effective team member and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritise tasks to best meet the needs of the House Members and Barunga Village.
- Ability to set realistic goals and plans and organise resources efficiently identifying means of improving work performance and outcomes.
- Ability to stimulate a high level of performance among employees and facilitate the development of employees by clearly communicating expected standards of performance and providing effective feedback on performance.
- Able to demonstrate respect, approachability, consistency and model exemplary leadership qualities and behaviours.
Experience and knowledge:
- Current registration with the Nurses Board of SA.
- Experience in the provision of care services to the aged.
- Experience in the development and implementation of care plans for aged clients and in working with House Members who are highly dependent or have multiple needs.
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in aged care.
- Knowledge of the principles of effective human resource management including the principles of managing and motivating staff, equal employment opportunity and staff training and development.
- Knowledge of Residential Care Standards for Aged Care Facilities.
- Knowledge of Work Health and Safety Act and possess an understanding of the required responsibilities as an employee.
- Knowledge of the legal implications of actions taken in aged care.
Special conditions:
- Must provide NDIS police clearance.
- Evidence of having had the 2021 flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination.
- Must pass a pre capacity health assessment to ensure physical fitness level is appropriate for duties.
- Must be able to perform shift work as per roster.
House Carer
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for the provision of the highest level of support to the House Members in accordance with the household model of care, aged care quality standards and the policies and procedures of Barunga Village.
- Provide direct personal support to House Members as documented on care plans and within scope of practice.
- Provide indirect support as per the household model of care, such as facilitating daily living activities and participating in meal times.
- Administer regular medications to House Members as directed by the House Leader and Team Leader.
- Maintain a clean and tidy home environment.
- Ensure there is accurate recording of care delivered and the House Members response in accordance with documentation procedures.
- Working to maintain a physical and psychosocial environment that ensures the privacy, dignity, individuality, choice and rights of House Members.
- Communicate effectively and document relevant information.
- Responding effectively to unexpected situations within own level of skill and competence.
- Assist the House Leader and/or Team Leader in formulating care plans and work in cooperation with management and other members of the health care team to ensure House Members outcomes are met.
Personal skills:
- Possess sound interpersonal skills and written / verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as an effective team member and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritise tasks to best meet the needs of the House Members and Barunga Village.
- Recognise and work within the limits of own abilities and qualifications.
- Ability to empathise with House Members, relatives and staff in a caring manner.
- Physical fitness appropriate for duties, which involve prolonged and significant activity including lifting, walking, bending and stretching.
Experience and knowledge:
- Certificate III Individual Support (Aged Care) is required unless management identify an alternative approved level of skill and knowledge.
- Previous experience in an aged care facility or similar environment is desirable.
- A sound knowledge of the principles of caring for the elderly.
- Knowledge of the Residential Aged Care Standards.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and possess an understanding of the required responsibilities as an employee.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the legal implications of actions taken in aged care.
- Demonstrated competence in the delivery of support to individuals and a knowledge base for safe practice.
Special conditions:
- Must provide an NDIS police clearance.
- Must sign a statutory declaration to identify serious criminal activity committed outside of Australia.
- Evidence of having had the 2021 flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination.
- Must pass a pre capacity health assessment to ensure physical fitness level is appropriate for duties.
- Must be able to perform shift work as per the roster.
Cook/Barista
Key Responsibilities:
- Under direction of the Manager, Hotel Services or the Cook in charge of the shift, undertake food preparation, cooking and serving of clients, staff and visitors (including special dietary requirements), in accordance with quality assurance standards.
- To provide front of house service at Gloria’s Coffee Shop and functions catered for by Barunga Village.
- To ensure that all cooking preparation and related areas are cleaned in accordance with quality assurance standards for accreditation and hygiene and cleanliness standards.
- Ensure dishes are washed and stored in correct location and dishwasher is cleaned in accordance with quality assurance standards for accreditation and hygiene and cleanliness standards.
- Assist with the implementation of quality assurance and other programs.
- Assist with minimising stock and equipment wastage and with budget control of stock and equipment.
Personal skills:
- Capacity to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work under minimal direction.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to follow written instructions.
- Ability to relate to a variety of people.
- Ability to adopt a positive service culture, especially when serving customers in Gloria’s Coffee Shop and clients.
- Able to work under the pressure of production timetables.
Experience and Knowledge:
- Possession of TAFE or trade based qualifications, or willingness to undertake studies.
- Experience in working in a catering services environment and in preparing a variety of foods.
- Familiarity with a variety of cooking techniques and various machines and procedures within a kitchen environment.
- Knowledge of the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012, food handling and hygiene.
Special conditions:
- Current motor vehicle license is required.
- Must pass a pre capacity health assessment.
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Must provide an NDIS police clearance.
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Evidence of having had the 2021 flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination.
Administration and Finance Officer
Key responsibilities:
Provide an efficient, comprehensive, administrative and financial support service to the Administration and Finance Manager and other staff in accordance with quality assurance standards and the policies and procedures of our organisation by:
- providing a reception and switchboard service
- managing appointments
- preparing interviews
- assisting with any documentation requirements for staff and consumers
- coordination of staff rosters
Maintain records and/or journals including initial processing and recording by providing efficient, comprehensive administrative and financial support service to the Management team and other staff by:
- reconciliation of accounts to trial balance
- debtors, creditors and general ledger
- residents trust accounts
- accommodation payments
- asset register
- payroll
- rostering
- petty cash
- banking and bank reconciliation
Coordination of document and data control including archiving of superseded documentation and issuing of replacements
Ordering and maintaining office supplies and equipment
Maintaining electronic and manual filing system
Computer applications involving the use of software packages to perform word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, accounting/payroll/rostering, manage waiting lists and facilitate a variety of other organisational systems
Coordination of mail outs and associated services
Working to maintain a physical and psychosocial environment that ensures the privacy, dignity, individuality and rights of residents
Communicating effectively and document relevant information
Responding effectively to unexpected situations within own level of skill and competence.
Personal skills:
Possess sound interpersonal skills and written/verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as an effective team member and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prioritise tasks to best meet the needs of the House Members and Barunga Village.
Recognise and work within the limits of own abilities and qualifications.
Ability to empathise with House Members, relatives and staff in a caring manner.
Physical fitness appropriate for duties, which involve prolonged and significant activity including lifting, walking, bending and stretching.
Experience and knowledge:
Experience in providing administrative and financial support services including payroll, debtors, creditors and general ledger
Proficient with using computers.
A sound knowledge of administration systems
Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety Act and possess an understanding of the required responsibilities as an employee.
Knowledge of Residential and Community Care Standards and Regulations under the Aged Care Act and Retirement Villages Act.
Special conditions:
Some out of hours work may be required.
Must provide an NDIS police clearance.
Evidence of having had the 2021 flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination.
Nurse (Enrolled)
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for the provision of the highest level of nursing care and support to the House Members in accordance with the household model of care, aged care quality standards and the policies and procedures of Barunga Village.
- Provide nursing care to House Members as documented on care plans within own level of skill and competence and as directed by the Team Leader.
- Provide direct personal support to House Members as documented on care plans and within scope of practice.
- Provide indirect support as per the household model of care, such as facilitating daily living activities and participating in meal times.
- Administer medications to House Members as directed by the Team Leader.
- Maintain a clean and tidy home environment.
- Ensure there is accurate recording of care delivered and the House Members response in accordance with documentation procedures.
- Working to maintain a physical and psychosocial environment that ensures the privacy, dignity, individuality, choice and rights of House Members.
- Communicate effectively and document relevant information.
- Responding effectively to unexpected situations within own level of skill and competence.
- Assist the House Leader and/or Team Leader in formulating care plans and work in cooperation with management and other members of the health care team to ensure House Members outcomes are met.
Personal skills:
- Possess sound interpersonal skills and written / verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as an effective team member and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritise tasks to best meet the needs of the House Members and Barunga Village.
- Recognise and work within the limits of own abilities and qualifications.
- Ability to empathise with House Members, relatives and staff in a caring manner.
- Physical fitness appropriate for duties, which involve prolonged and significant activity including lifting, walking, bending and stretching.
Experience and knowledge:
- Current registration with the Nurses Board of SA.
- Previous experience in an aged care facility or similar environment is desirable.
- A sound knowledge of the principles of caring for the elderly.
- Knowledge of the Residential Aged Care Standards.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and possess an understanding of the required responsibilities as an employee.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the legal implications of actions taken in aged care.
- Demonstrated competence in the delivery of support to individuals and a knowledge base for safe practice.
Special conditions:
- Must provide NDIS police clearance.
- Evidence of having had the 2021 flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination.
- Must pass a pre capacity health assessment to ensure physical fitness level is appropriate for duties.
- Must be able to perform shift work as per roster.
Housekeeper
Key responsibilities:
- Support the House Carer to provide direct personal support to House Members where necessary, as documented on care plans and within scope of practice.
- Provide indirect support as per the household model of care, such as facilitating daily living activities and participating in meal times.
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the house and re-stocking of household supplies.
- Ensure there is accurate recording of care delivered and the House Members response in accordance with documentation procedures.
- Working to maintain a physical and psychosocial environment that ensures the privacy, dignity, individuality, choice and rights of House Members.
- Communicate effectively and document relevant information.
- Responding effectively to unexpected situations within own level of skill and competence.
- Assist the House Leader and/or Team Leader in formulating care plans and work in cooperation with management and other members of the health care team to ensure House Members outcomes are met.
- Housekeeping of other Barunga Village facilities such as Head Office and Barunga by the Sea may be required.
Personal skills:
- Demonstrated competence in the delivery of support to individuals and a knowledge base for safe practice.
- Possess sound interpersonal skills and written / verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as an effective team member and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritise tasks to best meet the needs of the house members and Barunga Village.
- Recognise and work within the limits of own abilities and qualifications.
- Ability to empathise with House Members, relatives and staff in a caring manner.
- Physical fitness appropriate for duties, which involve prolonged and significant activity including lifting, walking, bending and stretching.
Experience and knowledge:
- Certificate III Individual Support (Aged Care) is desirable.
- Previous experience in housekeeping and/or aged care support in an aged care facility or similar environment is desirable.
- A sound knowledge of the principles of caring for the elderly.
- Knowledge of the Residential Aged Care Standards.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and possess an understanding of the required responsibilities as an employee.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the legal implications of actions taken in aged care.
Special conditions:
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Must provide an NDIS police clearance.
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Evidence of having had the 2021 flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination.
- Must sign a statutory declaration to identify serious criminal activity committed outside of Australia.
- Must pass a pre capacity health assessment to ensure physical fitness level is appropriate for duties.
- Must be able to perform shift work as per the roster.
Support Worker
Key responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to clients of Barunga Community Care in their own home or as stipulated in their support plan and may provide respite to the primary caregiver.
- Provide active companionship with clients in their own home.
- Promote and foster the independence of the client.
- Comply with Work health and safety policies and procedures in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 1986.
- Follow the support plan at all times and provide the support and care described in the support plan such as personal care, housekeeping support, shopping, respite, social support.
- Advise the Client Liaison Officer if support other than that described in the support plan appears necessary.
- Report to the Client Liaison Officer any changes observed in the client, the home’s safety or other relevant aspects of the home environment.
- Other duties as requested by the Coordinator.
Personal skills:
- Need to be motivated and demonstrate respect, approachability and consistency.
- Ability to act autonomously and function effectively under pressure.
- A strong commitment to working with older people or people with disability.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
Experience and knowledge:
- Must attend all training classes as required and demonstrate continuous improvement.
- Experience in working with older people or those with disability is desirable.
- Certificate lll in Individual Support is desirable but not essential.
Special conditions:
- Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Must provide an NDIS police clearance.
- Evidence of having had the 2021 flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination.
- A motor vehicle driver’s licence.
- Own vehicle that meets requirements of our Vehicle Safety Checklist and is covered by insurance.
- A smart phone.
Volunteer
Key responsibilities:
Personal skills:
Experience and knowledge:
Special conditions:
- Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Must provide an NDIS police clearance.
- Evidence of having current flu and COVID-19 vaccination.
NOW HIRING
CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Please see below for the current career opportunities available with Barunga Village.
To see the full position description, expand by clicking on the position of interest.
We urge you to express your interest if the current positions are not suitable.
Volunteer
PURPOSE
We commit to supporting you live the best life possible.
Wherever you live, whatever service you access, the Barunga Village team are committed to supporting you live, the best life possible.
What does the best life possible mean?
We think it means, you feel listened to, have choices, are engaged, and receive care that best meets your needs. We want you to feel safe, that you belong and are content and comfortable with us.
We take pride in treating every person with respect. Everyone is an individual with different stories, unique interests and varying needs. We commit to really knowing our consumers, understanding them as people, personalising care and being responsive to their choices wherever we can.
Ensuring you feel part of a community is important to us. We go out of our way to create connections, engage with the community and build support networks around people.
VALUES
Our staff and volunteers will always show kindness, support connections and strive to improve.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Our Barunga Community transport service, allows people living in regional areas to attend appointments and outings both locally and in Adelaide. Volunteer hours are flexible.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to
Wellness, Lifestyle and Volunteer Manager
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Essential qualifications and experience
Current South Australian drivers license.
Desirable qualifications and experience
Volunteering experience not essential
CONDITIONS
Must provide a NDIS worker screening clearance that is dated not more than five years old to enable the assessment of whether the employee is suitable to provide care under the Aged Care Act.
Must comply with having annual flu vaccination and be fully immunised against COVID-19.
Must sign a statutory declaration to identify serious criminal activity committed outside of Australia.
Must not be included in the Age Care Banning Order register.
Must comply with Barunga Village’s Code of Conduct.
Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Enquire with our Wellness, Lifestyle and Volunteer Manager on 08 8635 0529
Personal Care Worker (House Carer)
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:
This role requires a person who can be spontaneous and warm loving who can connect with people and change the moment for them, and to care for your House Members emotional, social and physical care needs.
To work in a house and together with your team, make it a home for the House Members you are supporting and to enable ‘your’ family of House Members to be comfortable, be themselves and celebrate the highs and lows of life together.
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.
The finer details:
Permanent Part-time approximately 50 hours per fortnight
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 via SEEK 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.
Community Support Worker
Key location
– Clare
Summary of position:
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering personalised support to clients, ensuring their well-being and comfort while fostering their independence.
Permanent part-time (30 hours per fortnight) or casual positions are available. Available to work from 8:00am to 2:00pm or 9:00am to 3:00pm.
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:
This position is to provide domestic assistance, support and care described in the client support plan including personal care, housekeeping, shopping, respite, and social support.
Responsibilities of the role:
- Follow clients support plan at all times.
- Provide active companionship and emotional support with clients in their own home.
- Complete the housekeeping as agreed in the clients’ homes.
- Promote and foster the independence of the client.
- Provide transport to different appointments, such as a doctor, shopping, so on.
- Complete paperwork or upload changes to the system.
- Advise the Client Liaison Officer if support other than that described in the support plan appears necessary.
- Report to the Client Liaison Officer any changes observed in the client, the homes safety or other relevant aspects of the home environment.
Any other duties commensurate with the employee’s skills and experience as directed by the Team Leader.
About you:
- No qualifications are required.
- Certificate lll in Individual Support (Aging, Disability, Home and Community) is desirable but not a requirement.
- Experience in working with older people or those with disability is desirable.
- Genuine interest in helping other people, regardless of their condition. Being empathetic.
- Ability to make good, positive relationships and communicate warmly with people and their families.
- Self-motivated and emotionally resilient.
- Ability to act autonomously and function effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- A non-judgmental attitude regardless of a person’s needs.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging situations.
- A strong commitment to working with older people or people with disability.
- Ability to work in a team and supportively.
Some of the work perks:
- Maximise your take home pay with Not – For – Profit Salary Packaging up to $15,900 p/a;
- Short-term, affordable accommodation (conditions apply);
- Chemist discount at Port Broughton United Chemist;
- EAP – Employee Assistance Program;
- Social Club (conditions apply);
- Ongoing training;
- Opportunities to upskill;
- Flexible working arrangements (conditions apply).
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via SEEK by Friday 29 November 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.
Ausmed Passport
Your digital certificate for aged care training
Barunga Village are determined to remain leaders in aged care and retirement living ensuring our service is recognised for excellence.
We know attracting, developing and retaining quality staff is the foundation of a successful organisation.
Barunga Village are proud to partner with Ausmed to provide mandatory training for our staff team. The Ausmed Passport allows staff to evidence training via digital certificate from one employer to the next.
