About this position
Description:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. Requirements:
Join The Villages Health as a Community Paramedic – Enriching Lives in the Heart of Florida’s Senior Community
Become a key part of The Villages Health team as a Community Paramedic, where you’ll make a meaningful difference for elderly residents in The Villages, Florida. You’ll provide in-home care and support, helping seniors live safer, healthier, and more comfortable lives.
In this role, you will provide a range of essential in-home services, including:
- Conducting thorough home safety assessments and ensuring a safe environment for patients
- Administering IV fluids and performing medication reconciliation and administration
- Collaborating with healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Providing minor wound care, setting up medical equipment like oxygen concentrators and nebulizers, and performing 12-lead EKGs when needed
- Documenting all care activities in the Athena EMR system and maintaining clear communication with the Care Center and the healthcare team
Schedule Requirements:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Reliable transportation is required
Compensation:
Starting pay: $29 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. Requirements:
- Current Paramedic certification
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications
- Critical Care Paramedic certification is preferred, but not required
- Florida driver's license
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and patient demeanor
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team