Emergency Services Dispatcher (Full Time Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm)

650 Highland Springs, Inc.; Highland Springs (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 401k

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living is hiring an Emergency Services Dispatcher (Full Time Mon-Fri 3:00pm-) for our gated retirement community. You will track information during shifts, monitor the emergency call system, track residents in emergencies, and dispatch ambulances as needed.

Compensation starts at $16.25 per hour. Erickson Senior Living offers comprehensive benefits, onsite medical centers, and a culture of inclusion, with career growth opportunities across its national network.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in 911 call-taking/dispatching or Emergency Medical Services is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to maintain composure during emergencies and communicate calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Track information during shifts and initiate incident reports.
• Monitor the Emergency Call System for independent living.
• Track the status of residents in emergency situations.
• Dispatch ambulance, private ambulances, or 911 as needed.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.

Skills

911 dispatch

EMS experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living We are hiring a Emergency Services Dispatcher (Full Time Mon-Fri 3:00pm-) for our gated retirement community.

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
• Provide assistance to other departments, as needed

What we offer:

• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO 401k for all employees 18 and over.
• Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• Gated community with 24/7 security Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
• A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission

What you will need:

• Prior experience in 911 call-taking/dispatching or Emergency Medical Services is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to maintain composure, deal calmly with emergencies and ambiguity, and to learn quickly when facing new problems.
• Must have situational awareness
• Ability to communicate calmly with Residents, visitors, and all levels of staff; act in a reassuring manner and adept at diplomacy and tact while displaying good judgment

Compensation:

commensurate with experience starting at $16.25 per hour.

Highland Springs is a beautiful 89-acre continuing care retirement community in North Dallas, Texas. 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.

Highland Springs 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.

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.