Our brand new Wyldewoods Retirement Village in Chester is looking for a Resident and Wellbeing Coordinator for night shifts on a full time, flexible rolling rota basis.
37.5 hours per week -8pm until 8am - £13.50 per hour
Our Wyldewoods retirement village has only just opened, so this is an opportunity to be an intergral part of growing the community from the beginning. We want our village to be more than just a place to live; it’s a thriving community where residents enjoy an active, fulfilling, and happy retirement. We are committed to providing the highest standard of care and promoting the wellbeing to our residents.
Ideally you will have a full first aid training certificate, however training can be provided for the right person. The successful candidate will be a good listener, team player, willing to confidently engage with residents on site.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our residents overnight. 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.
* Ensures residents and team members know how to use the emergency call system.
* Coordinating with emergency services (police, fire department, ambulance) as required.
* Communicating effectively with residents, families, and staff during emergency situations.
* Supports wider village team members and residents by providing specialist wellbeing knowledge to promote healthy, heart smart menus and general healthy eating programmes.
* Maintaining accurate records of incidents and actions taken.
* Supporting the needs of the business by working with other departments as required, such as housekeeping, hospitality.
Requirements:
While the following experience and qualifications are beneficial, they are not essential, what matters most is your passion for supporting others and your willingness to learn.
* This role is subject to satisfactory DBS disclosure & references; medical clearance and right to work in the UK.
* Proven experience as an emergency responder, EMT, or similar role preferred.
* Experience or knowledge of primary care and referral to primary care.
* Ideally First Aid at Work qualified.
* 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, life sssurance, 25 days annual leave, your birthday off, volunteering days, and Cycle to work Scheme plus much more!