DescriptionCedars 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.