Basic Ambulance Assistant

Function

Ambulance

Facility

Inland North Region

Position

Basic Ambulance Assistant

Introduction

A Permanent position exists for a Basic Life Support (BLS) at Life Health Solutions, Inland North Region, at onsite client, in Steelpoort, Limpopo. The successful candidate will be responsible for the rendering of a quality services, which is are effective and efficient, meets and exceeds company and Client expectations and requirements. The successful candidate will work 12-hour shifts on a roster system.  After shift standby will be required 20 minutes response time (on a roster system). 

The main purpose of this position is to be responsible for the provision of Emergency Medical Services to Client employees.

Critical Outputs

• Provide quality Emergency Medical Services at the designated client site/s.
• Provide emergency medical care and response, including triage during multi-casualty disasters.
• Ensure legal compliance with 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 Which includes (COVID 19) 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 procedures, maintaining patient files, record keeping, stock control and ordering, client feedback reports, which include statistics.
• To ensure emergency preparedness, always, compliance with 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, DMR, and DOH requirements.
• Participation in the Client’s internal audits and ensuring compliance with contractual Key Performance Indicators.

Requirements

• Current registration with the HPCSA Professional Board of Emergency Care, as a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA/BLS).
• Current with BLS for HCP (AHA)
• Have at least 4 years of clinical work experience in an operational environment, as a BAA/BLS.
• Smelter experience would be an advantage.
• Underground experience would be an advantage.
• Good general understanding of legislation on 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 time lines 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 driver's licence with current
• Reliable transport to work and back (also when called out).
• Proof / Evidence that CPG Updates are completed
• 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).

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

Email

Inlandnorth.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Monday, February 16, 2026