Great opportunity for a retired or active EMT certified Firefighter, Ambulance Driver, etc. wanting to work in a wonderful environment. Must enjoy our senior residents and assisting them when needed.

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Security/EMT Manager, the Security/EMT is primarily responsible for assuring a safe and secure environment for all residents and staff. By taking an “all hazards” approach to daily operations, EMT/Security incidents are mitigated at the highest professional standards. Furthermore, daily duties will include preplanning for emergency evacuation, continuous training, and identifying opportunities to improve short and long-term response and recovery plans, while prioritizing the daily needs and well-being of our residents.

Essential Functions:

1. Responds to and evaluates emergency calls from residents to determine protocol and level of service. This includes administering CPR and utilizing all equipment, methods, and tools to provide quality emergent care appropriate to the incident, prolonging life until Fire Department Paramedics arrive on the scene.

2. Gathers data during routine fire or security inspections which assist in maintaining current response and recovery plans.

3. Contacts outside resources to mitigate fire, security, paramedics, etc., utilizing the 9-1-1 system and organizational protocol. Dispatches ambulance or non-emergency medical transportation as needed and according to authorized medical protocols.

4. Patrols community premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, equipment and vehicles.

5. Responds to fire alarms by investigating locations and accompanying the fire department throughout the facility.

6. In the event of suspicious activity or the presence of unauthorized persons on the property, notifies police and keeps track of intruder’s whereabouts until police arrive.

7. In the absence of the front desk concierge and after hours, answers telephone calls, takes messages, answers questions, and provides information to residents.

8. Monitors and adjusts controls which regulate building systems such as air conditioning, heating, or boiler.

9. Completes reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

10. Observes, corrects, and reports any potential safety hazards.

11. Documents all emergency and non-emergency incidents and calls via written and electronic communication methods.

12. Completes daily reports as assigned.

13. Performs other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency situations.

Qualifications:

Must be able to read, write and follow written and verbal directions.
High School Diploma or GED required, graduate of accredited technical school preferred.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years as EMT required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Knowledge of regulatory and healthcare inspection processes and training mandates.
EMT Basic or Advanced EMT and CPR certifications required. Life Safety training preferred.

The Village at Germantown is a nonprofit retirement community where we focus on your individual needs so that you can have quality care in all seasons of retirement. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Germantown Tennessee, we offer multiple levels of care like independent living, skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, and memory care. We encourage residents to find a novel passion among new friends and focus your newfound time on what you love but didn’t have time for before retirement. We encourage you to get to know the Village at Germantown by exploring our website. Click on the careers tab to see all of the open positions we currently have.

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