Job Description

Ambulance Emergency Assistant / Fire FighterFunctionNursingFacilityPositionAmbulance Emergency Assistant / Fire FighterIntroductionExciting Fixed Term position x 4 exists for an Ambulance Emergency Assistant Underground with Fire Fighting at Life Health Solutions (LHS), as part of the Life EMS Department: Hotazel, Northern Cape area at a mining site underground. 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, Fire-Fighting and Rescue Services at the designated client site/s.
• Provide emergency care, including medical response, fire-fighting and medical rescue (where required and specified by the Client).
• Ensure legal compliance to all patient related documentation, treatment, and care.
• Meeting the prescribed professional and quality standards of the HPCSA, Life EHS / Life EMS and the Client.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the workplace, 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 monitoring and treatment in the on-site Occupational Health clinics.
• General administrative functions i.e. compiling procedures, maintaining patient files, record keeping, stock and asset control.
• 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 an Ambulance Emergency Assistant with, at least, 2 years' clinical work experience, in an operation environment.
• NFPA Fire Fighting 1 & 2 with SAESI registration - (non-negotiable).
• Current certificates
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider
• Mining experience would be advantageous.
• Good general understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Life Employee 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.
• 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/EC with PrDP - (non-negotiable).
• Own reliable transport - (non-negotiable)
• Own accommodation, in an around Kuruman
• Proof of HPCSA CPD and CPG compliance

*Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will NOT be consideredCompetencies

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

ContactAnnaline NaudeEmailClosing dateFriday, February 14, 2025Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.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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