Emergency Services Dispatcher

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Medical benefits

PTO & volunteering

401k match

Onsite healthcare

Dining discount

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living in Ashburn, VA seeks an experienced Emergency Dispatcher to manage multiple Security & EMS systems from a central location. You will dispatch emergency and routine calls while providing personalized customer service and hospitality to residents and visitors.

Requirements include prior 911 call-taking/dispatch experience or EMS, calmness under pressure, and strong communication with residents and staff. Regulations vary by state and may apply.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in 911 call-taking/dispatching or Emergency Medical Services preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and situational awareness during emergencies.
• Effective communication with residents, visitors, and staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Track all pertinent information during your shift and initiate the first level of the incident report for officer completion.
• Monitor the Emergency Call System for independent living.
• Track the status of residents involved in emergency situations.
• Monitor Fire Alarm System and dispatch as needed.

Skills

Emergency dispatch

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Location:

Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living

Our Security and Emergency Services department is currently seeking an experienced Emergency Dispatcher to manage multiple Security & EMS systems from a central location. You will dispatch both emergency and routine calls for service, while also building a rapport with residents and visitors by providing personalized customer service and hospitality. Make a difference in people's lives and become part of a team that makes safety a top priority.

What we offer

• Compensation: ranges from $20/hour-$24/hour, plus applicable shift differentials.
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

• Track all pertinent information during your shift, and initiate the first level of the incident report for Security and Emergency Services Officer completion
• Monitor the Emergency Call System for independent living
• Track the status of residents involved in emergency situations
• Monitor Fire Alarm System
• Dispatch ambulance, private ambulances, or 911 as needed

What you will need

• Prior experience in 911 call-taking/dispatching or Emergency Medical Services preferred
• Ability to maintain composure and situational awareness while dealing calmly with emergencies, ambiguity, and new challenges
• Effective communication skills with residents, visitors, and staff at all levels

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Ashby Ponds is a beautiful 132-acre continuing care retirement community in Loudoun County, Virginia. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Ashby Ponds helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.