Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Function

Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Facility

Northern Cape, Inland North

Position

Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Introduction

Exciting Fixed Term position exists for Basic Ambulance Assistance x1 at Life Health Solutions (EHS), as part of the Life EMS Department: Hotazel, Northern Cape area at a mining site. The successful candidate will be responsible for the rendering of a quality service, which is effective and efficient, and meets and exceeds company and customers’ expectations and requirements. The successful candidate will work 12-hour shifts on a rotation basis, as and when required based on operational demands.

Critical Outputs

• Provide quality Emergency Medical Services, Firefighting and Rescue Services at the designated client site/s.
• Provide emergency medical care and response, including triage during multi-casualty disasters.
• Ensure legal compliance to all patient related documentation, treatment and care.
• Meeting the prescribed professional and quality standards of the HPCSA, Life HS and the Client.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the workplace, adhering to infection control policies and procedures as well as safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the enhancement of working relationships, co-operation and communication within the EMS department, Occupational Health clinic and the Clients.
• Assist with patient monitoring and treatment in the on-site Occupational Health clinics.
• General administrative functions i.e. assist with compiling of procedures, maintaining patient files, record keeping, stock control and ordering, client feedback reports which includes statistics.
• To ensure emergency preparedness, at all times, compliance to procedures and completion of checklists is required, at the set intervals i.e. checking of equipment, equipment maintenance and calibration, emergency vehicle checking, maintenance, refuelling, licencing, checking and replenishing of stock.
• Assistance with in-service training of Client employees, when required.
• Where required, form part of the Client’s Emergency Response Team and assist with any specific training requirements they might have.
• Ensuring the total satisfaction of our clients through continuous improvement and added value.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, HPCSA, OHSA and DMR and DOH requirements.
• Participation in the Client’s internal audits and ensuring compliance to contractual Key Performance Indicators.

Requirements

• Current registration with the HPCSA Professional Board of Emergency Care, as a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA/BLS).
• Meet HPCSA CME requirements
• American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support of Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP)
• Have at least 3-year’s clinical work experience, in an operation environment, as a BAA/BLS.
• Mining experience would be an advantage.
• Good general understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Life Health Solutions and the Client.
• A motivated team player, who is willing to offer extended commitment to ensure operational standards and efficiencies are met and maintained. 
• To perform well in a team-based culture and play an active role in development strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and client liaison skills.
• Work to tight timelines and client deliverables.
• Ability to cope under pressure within a complex, challenging environment.
• Computer literacy in all recognized Microsoft Office packages, is essential.
• Code C1/EC with PrDP - (non-negotiable).
• Reliable transport, to work and back (also when called out).
• Own accommodation, in an around Kuruman
• Proof of HPCSA CPD and CPG compliance.
• Be physically fit, in good health and capable of passing, if required, a functional work capacity fitness examination, as well as undergo a fitness to work medical examination (including a multi-drug screening test).
• Certificate of Competence:
• Snake Handling Course
• Defensive Driving Course

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Influencing skills
• Business insight
• Drive and energy
• Motivating and developing people
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills

Contact

Annaline Naude

Email

Annaline.Naude@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Saturday, February 15, 2025