Sep-Oct 2016 Issue | Business View Oceania

132 Business View Oceania - September/October 2016 for is helped by the incredible loca- tion which the retirement village is set on. When the village was still un- dergoing construction, the directors made a conscious decision to create a place of natural beauty. The sunny homes are surrounded by incredible gardens, including a well-maintained pond where residents frequently relax. Furthermore, the gated community is patrolled nightly so that the residents can always maintain a real sense of security. Of course, each villa is also equipped with an emergency call sys- tem which ensures that the staff can instantly react to any potential medical emergencies. Working in the retirement village in- dustry is incredibly rewarding for the right person. At Highfield, the directors promote strong work ethics and they are very much involved in the com- munity. Because of that, the staff feel a sense of accomplishment as they come to understand that their contri- butions have an immediate positive impact on the lives of the residents. From maintenance to gardening, each profession in the village is absolutely