EMT/Security Officer

at  John Knox Village of Florida

EMT/SECURITY OFFICER

We are seeking a caring and friendly EMT/ Security Officer at John Knox Village, a leading healthcare and life plan community located in Pompano Beach.
In this role, the selected candidate will greet act as a rapid responder to emergency calls from Residents, Employees and Visitors in a efficient and professional manner. When not responding to an emergency call this position will be stationed at a gate, front desk or preforming roving duties.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Possess and maintain a State Certified EMT Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic license
• 1 to 3 years of related experience
• Must have strong attention to detail and note taking skills
• Ability to effectively manage stressful situations and more than one task at a time
• Must be able to sit, stand and patrol for long periods of time
• Ability to lift at least 100 pounds, push at least 50 pounds, and have the stamina, endurance, and flexibility to repeatedly lift, bend, and kneel.
• Have and maintain BLS through AHA

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Outstanding communication skills. Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Able to effectively communicate via two-way radios.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm at all times.Demonstrated ability to be helpful, courteous and attentive.
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  John Knox Village is a not-for-profit Life Care Retirement Community offering a full range of independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care options for more than 1,000 senior residents on our 70-acre campus, located in Pompano Beach, convenient to major highways and transportation options

• Rapid response to emergency calls from a dispatcher such as requests for medical assistance following emergency response proceedings
• Assess emergency medical situation and perform physical examinations as needed
• Administer first aid treatment and other emergency care to sick or injured persons and assist with facilitating the transport to medical facilities
• Determine whether ER visit is needed
• Provide emergency medical care and other treatment pursuant to EMT certification
• Utilize necessary medical equipment to treat and ascertain the extent of injury or illness
• Complete incident reports documenting any medical response calls on campus
• Perform campus patrol and other security duties as assignedObserve, survey the area and report suspicious activity