Cedars Retirement Village based in Chorleywood is on the lookout for a Wellbeing Advisor to work either 8am-2pm or 2pm-8pm or sleeping nights 8pm-8am, (you can choose which shifts you prefer) 5 out of 7 days a week.
36 Hour Contract.
Our retirement village is 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 well-being to our residents.
As a Wellbeing Advisor, 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, report issues and faults to the village manager Signposting to healthcare professionals e.g., GP / primary care services. Providing information and awareness sessions about key health issues such as osteoporosis / falls prevention, heart disease etc Setting 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.
Requirements: Significant experience in managing older people. Experience or knowledge of primary care and referral to primary care Ability to analyse risk and respond appropriately, seeking support as necessary. Emergency first aid qualified ideally but training can be provided and able to get to the floor unaided and unassisted; confident in administering CPR until further help arrives.
Full understanding of supporting a resident in an emergency situation and supporting until emergency services arrive.