Overview
Castle Retirement Village is on the lookout for a Wellbeing Advisor to work on a full time night shift basis - candidates will need to be flexible as you could be required to work across various shifts, Monday to Sunday. You will be working 3 nights out of 7 (8pm - 8am) - total 36 hours per week.
Ideally to have a full first aid training certificate and a DBS on the update service; however, training and DBS can be provided for the right person. Must be able to speak English clearly and be able to stay calm in an emergency. Willingness to attend training; this may be on other sites around the UK. Must be a good listener, a team player, willing to confidently engage with residents on site.
Duties
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
- Ensures residents and team members know how to use the emergency call system
- Ensures all new residents can live independently and safely in the village, by carrying out their wellbeing baseline assessment before they move in
- Improves 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
- Supports 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
- 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
- Holds an emergency first aid at work qualification and can get to the floor unaided and unassisted, and be confident and effective to: carry and deploy equipment in any part of the village and administer CPR as well as dealing with choking incidents requiring effective back blows
- 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
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
- Holds an emergency first aid at work qualification and can get to the floor unaided and unassisted, and be confident and effective to: carry and deploy equipment in any part of the village and administer CPR as well as dealing with choking incidents requiring effective back blows
- 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
