Safety Associate

Carroll Lutheran Village•Westminster, MD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Carroll Lutheran Village! We are currently seeking a dedicated Full-Time Safety Associate to become part of our caring and mission-driven community. This position will be 4:00pm-12:00am and follow a rotating weekly schedule and offer 2 days off. Carroll Lutheran Village, Safety Associates are part of our Facilities team, that delivers a unique approach to quality care and support as “First Responders” to our senior residents. Below are the different shift variations we are offering. These shifts all require every other weekend shift rotation. At Carroll Lutheran Village, we are more than just a workplace, we’re a not-for-profit organization that puts people first. That means valuing every resident we serve and every team member who supports them. Here, your work is more than a job, it is a meaningful part of something bigger. Come see the difference!

Requirements

High School Diploma, or GED
1 Year Safety experience in a CCRC environment preferred, but not required
Excellent communication skills
Professional and Friendly demeanor
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Team Player
Valid CPR Certification a plus, but willing to provide training to certify

Responsibilities

Complete building rounds inside and outside at assigned times
Check and operate vehicles safely and according to vehicle safety recommendations.
Report any concerns to the Assistant Director of Facilities and in your safety shift report.
Respond to emergencies, e.g., fire, emergency response system and assist nursing personnel as directed.
Ensure emergency call system, Pal Care is functioning throughout the shift and respond to all emergency notifications (e.g. pull cord, pendant).
Perform and triage emergency response until medical team arrives, e.g., call 911 and nurse on duty as needed.
Operate necessary safety and rescue devices in the case of an emergency (Raizer Lift, AED, etc).
Follow emergency call notification lists; help direct emergency vehicles if necessary.
Document and check mechanical equipment operation, gauges, and controls
Check for any unsafe conditions and repair or report to Facilities Management.
Check all equipment to make sure it is properly turned off.
During snowstorms, help keep ice and snow away from emergency exits.
Respond to resident’s or staff’s maintenance concerns, assess the matter, try to resolve, or communicate with the proper department to resolve the issue.
Enter in needed work orders from residents, team members and from the shift.
Replace batteries in smoke detectors as needed for staff and residents.
Assist in conducting monthly fire drills
At times, transport staff and /or residents to various locations within the campus.
Maintain and monitor video surveillance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.