Emergency Services Dispatcher

657 Ashby Ponds, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

PTO and volunteering

Onsite medical centers

Dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an experienced Emergency Dispatcher to manage Security & EMS systems from a central location. You will dispatch emergency and routine calls while providing personalized customer service to residents and visitors.

The role operates on a 12-hour night shift (7PM–7AM) with hourly pay between $20 and $24 plus a $2 night differential. We offer comprehensive benefits, a 401k with match, and growth opportunities within Erickson Senior Living.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in 911 call-taking/dispatching or EMS preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and situational awareness during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch ambulance, private ambulances, or 911 as needed.
• Monitor Emergency Call System for independent living.
• Track residents and incidents; ensure officer completion of reports.

Skills

911 dispatch

Emergency Medical Services

Calm under pressure

Effective 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.

Compensation: ranges from $20/hour - $24/hour, plus applicable night shift differential ($2/hour).

This is a 12-hour night shift position. 7PM - 7AM.

What we offer

• 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.

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.

Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives.

If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more.

Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.