Emergency Care Assistant
Typical Duties of the Role Include:
- driving and staffing ambulances and other emergency vehicles
- responding to emergency 999 calls
- supporting the Paramedic or Technician in the care of patients
- assist in wound dressing wounds/injuries
- transporting patients to hospital and continuing to provide treatment while in transit
- providing hospital staff with patient information including condition and treatment
- helping provide patient care in hospitals and other medical facilities
- communicating effectively with patients and their relatives/friends
- 24-hour shift work (including weekends) is usually a standard requirement of the role.
Qualifications and training Required:
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As an Emergency Care Assistant, you will need a Frec to level-4 or an IHCD BTec level-2, or a Futqual
level-3 ECA
Certificate
Minimum Requirements For This Role
- Over 21-years of age
- Hold a full manual driving licence, for not less than two years, allowing up to a maximum of six points
- Hold a Ambulance Emergency Driving Certificate which can be either
- Futqual level-3 blue light or
- HCD BTec level-3 emergency blue light
Key skills for an Emergency Care Assistant
- A caring and outgoing personality
- A proven track record of working well in a team environment
- Good communication skills
- The ability to stay calm
- A good level of physical fitness
- Good navigational skills and driving skills
- Resilience
- Stamina
Full Training and uniform will be provided
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