Our Retirement Village in Rugby is on the lookout for a Wellbeing Advisor to work Night Shifts - 31.5 hours per week.
Sleep in night shift, 3 nights a week over 7 days starting at 21:30 and finishing at 08:00. Plus holiday cover.
Ideally, candidates should have a full first aid training certificate and DBS on the update service; however, training and DBS can be provided for the right person. Must be able to speak English clearly and stay calm in an emergency. Willingness to attend training, which may be at other sites around the UK, is required. Candidates must be good listeners, team players, and willing to confidently engage with residents on site.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents during emergencies. Your primary duties will include:
* Responding promptly to emergency calls within the retirement village.
* Assessing the nature of emergencies and providing appropriate assistance.
* Administering first aid and basic medical care when necessary.
* Ensuring residents and team members know how to use the emergency call system.
* Ensuring all new residents can live independently and safely in the village by carrying out their wellbeing baseline assessment before they move in.
* Improving the overall wellbeing of individuals by providing information and awareness sessions about key health issues for over 55s and promoting self-help groups.
* Coordinating with emergency services (police, fire department, ambulance) as required.
* Communicating effectively with residents, families, and staff during emergency situations.
* Supporting wider village team members by providing specialist wellbeing knowledge to promote healthy, heart-smart menus and general healthy eating programmes.
* Maintaining accurate records of incidents and actions taken.
* Providing moral and emotional support to our residents.
Requirements:
* This role is subject to satisfactory DBS disclosure & references; medical clearance; and right to work in the UK clearance.
* Proven experience as an emergency responder, EMT, or similar role preferred.
* Experience or knowledge of primary care and referral to primary care.
* Certification in CPR/First Aid required.
* Must hold an emergency first aid at work qualification and be able to carry and deploy equipment in any part of the village and administer CPR, as well as deal with choking incidents requiring effective back blows.
* Ability to use specialist equipment including defibrillator, evacuation or lifting chair, or any other equipment carried by the village.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to remain calm and composed during stressful situations.
* Empathy and understanding of the needs of elderly residents.
* Physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies and assist residents as needed.
Benefits:
* Medicash, Free Eye Test, Life Assurance, 25 days Holidays, Birthday Off, extra pay for bank holidays, Volunteering Days (up to 3 in the year), Enhanced sick pay (after 6 months of service), Enhanced Maternity, Enhanced Paternity, and Cycle to Work Scheme plus much more!
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