Our brand new Wyldewoods Retirement Village in Chester is looking for a Resident and Wellbeing Coordinator to work a mixture of day and night shifts on a full time, flexible rolling rota basis.
37.5 hours per week - £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.
As a Resident and Wellbeing Coodinator, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of our residents. Your responsibilities will include:
* Responding to emergency calls within the Village and delivering first aid where needed.
* Promoting the health and wellbeing of older people living within the Village and to help maintain independence and safety for residents.
* Carrying out wellbeing assessments for residents and enhancing the current wellbeing service.
* Support monitoring of the emergency call system.
* Signposting to healthcare professionals e.g., GP / primary care services.
* Providing information and awareness sessions about key health issues.
* Helping to set up wellbeing focus groups to meet up on a monthly basis where appropriate.
* To ensure all aspects of Health and Safety in your location adhere to RVG’s Health and Safety policies and requirements.
* Documenting interactions with residents thoroughly and ensuring they are accurately recorded.
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.
* Experience working with older people.
* Experience or knowledge of primary care and referral to primary care.
* Ability to analyse risk and respond appropriately, seeking support as necessary.
* Ideally emergency first aid qualified - training can be provided.
* Full understanding of supporting a resident in an emergency situation and supporting until emergency services arrive.
* Experience in providing wellbeing advice.
Benefits
* Medicash, life assurance, enhanced annual leave, your birthday off, volunteering days, cycle to work scheme plus much more!