EMT/Security

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Meadow Ridge is the premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding, Connecticut. Our goal, every day, is to make our residents feel at home, because when they are with us at Meadow Ridge, it is their home. In this unique and enriching environment, we offer Independent and Assisted Living apartment homes, as well as a skilled Health Center where we provide our residents with quality care and services.

We are looking for a certified EMT to join our team, in a unique EMT /Security role. In this role you will be responsible for promoting a safe environment for residents, families and staff by patrolling community buildings. Conducting safety and security inspections of all community property to include common areas, parking lots and perimeter. This role reports to the Security Manager

CT EMT Certification is requirement  for consideration

Full-time (4 day) - Shift 2 - 2:30pm-10:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Part-time (3 day) - Shift 3 - 10:30pm-06:30am Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Per Diem opportunities also available

Hourly Wage Range: $20-$21.25
3rd shift differential $1.00 /hr

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrols community property to prevent and discover activity in violation of criminal, fire or safety codes.
• Serves as a first responder to emergency calls from residents related to illness and injury.
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes and security doors left unsecured.
• Investigates and reports all acts of unlawful or safety hazards that would endanger persons or property.
• Investigates all incidents and suspicious occurrences, filing incident report appropriately.
• Responds to all security calls and complaints, taking necessary action and handling on-scene emergency situations until relieved by a Supervisor.
• Secures and unlocks areas and buildings in accordance with policy and community expectation.
• Other duties as assigned.

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status