Basic Ambulance Assistant | Life Emergency Medical ServicesFunction: Life Occupational health / Employee WellnessFacility: Richards Bay | Kwazulu NatalPosition: Basic Ambulance Assistant | Life Emergency Medical ServicesIntroduction:Life Health Solutions (LHS), as part of the Life EMS Department, in Richards Bay. The successful candidates will be responsible for the rendering of quality services, 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, Rescue Services at the designated client sites.Provide emergency care, including medical response and medical rescue (where required and specified by the Client).Ensure legal compliance and confidentiality of personal information of the Client's employees and contractors, related documentation, treatment and care.Meeting the prescribed professional and quality standards of the HPCSA, Life LHS / Life EMS and the Client.Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the workplace and base station, adhering to infection control policies and procedures as well as safety policies and procedures.Implementation and adherence to infection control policies and procedures as well as safety policies and procedures.Contributing to the enhancement of working relationships, co-operation and communication within the EMS department, Occupational Health clinics and the Client.Assist with patient testing, monitoring and treatment in the on-site Occupational Health clinics.Conduct random drug tests, at the mine sites.General administrative functions i.e. assist with the compiling of relevant procedures, maintaining patient files, record keeping, stock and asset control, replenishment of Client's first aid boxes in accordance with a replenishment schedule and plan.Assistance with in-service training of staff and, where required, Client employees.Ensuring the total satisfaction of our clients through continuous improvement and added value.Form part of the Client's Emergency Response Team and assist with any specific training requirements they might have.Ensuring compliance with legal, HPCSA, OHSA and DMR requirements.Participation in the Client's internal audits and ensuring compliance to Key Performance Indicators.Be physically fit and capable of passing a required functional work capacity fitness examination.Be in good health. The candidate is required to undergo a fitness to work medical examination (including a drug screening test).Requirements:Current registration with the HPCSA Professional Board of Emergency Care Providers as a Basic Ambulance Assistant with, at least, 2 years' clinical work experience, in an operation environment. Mining experience will be an advantage.Motor Vehicle Rescue, High Angle Rescue I & II, and Confined Space Rescue certificates will be an advantage.Current certificates - (advantageous and will be a requirement to successfully complete these courses, if appointed):American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare ProviderInternational Trauma Life SupportCertificate of Competence (advantageous and may be a requirement to successfully complete these courses, if appointed):Defensive DrivingIndustry experience would be advantageous.Good general understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Life LHS and the Client.A motivated team player, who is willing to offer extended commitment to ensure operational standards and efficiencies are met and maintained.Excellent interpersonal and client liaison skills and able to 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 ESSENTIAL.Code C1 (10) or above with PrDP - (non-negotiable).Own reliable transport - (non-negotiable).Own accommodation.Competencies:Problem-solving, judgmentResilienceTeamworkInfluencing skillsBusiness insightDrive and energy analysis andMotivating and developing peopleExcellence orientationEthical behaviourBuilding relationships & networkingCustomer responsivenessVerbal & written communication skillsContact:Chad JonesEmail: ****** date: Thursday, October 24, 2024Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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