Job Description

Centralized Ambulance Transport Services

Ambulance Care Assistant - Job Description and Person specification

Outline of the Job:

Centralized Ambulance Transport Services provides transport services to people aged 18 and above. We support the following activities

• Admission to hospital
• Discharge from hospital
• Moving into a hospice or care home
• Support with change of accommodation
• Hospital appointments
• Attending a family event
• Any other personal engagement

The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic and a sense of accountability, accompanied by the ability to work under considerable amounts of pressure within a fast-paced environment.
Good assessment and communication skills and the right attributes to enhance the team are key.
The candidate holding a valid driving licence is important.

We will provide the necessary support to ensure your development within your role. We are keen to support and develop our staff. If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a diff erence for our community then we want to hear from you.

The successful candidate will convey non-emergency patients to and from their designated appointments in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. The individual will ensure the well -being of patients in their care from showing empathy and providing reassurance via assessing and monitoring patients’ physical wellbeing.

Responsibilities and Duties

Assist patients to access vehicle

Work in a single or double crew and be able to help patients with various mobility classifications

Ensure that patients have all relevant and necessary paperwork, medication, etc. Demonstrate care and understanding for patients and any medical conditions they may have.

Always maintain confidentiality and discretion

Ensure that when dropping off patients following their appointments/ discharge, they are left in a safe and secure environment

Inspecting and completing daily vehicle and equipment check

Centralized Ambulance Transport Services
86, Culley Court, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6WA
Phone: 01733 972333, email: info@catsambulance.com
Website: www.catsambulance.com

Centralized Ambulance Transport Services

Check and replace equipment of vehicles

Comply with the safe systems of work

Person Specification

Experience from a patient-focused environment is desirable

Up to date first aid qualif ication is desirable - but not essential training to be provided

For insurance purposes, the candidate must have at least 1 years of driving experience in the UK on a full driving license

Must have no more than 6 live penalty points on your current driving license

Highly patient-focused in attitude with a caring approach.

Good communication skills.

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care is desirable

Strong work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile to deliver good patient care.

Able to work both individually and in a team.

Good written communication skills.

Comply with all mandatory training including virtual and face to face trainings

Centralized Ambulance Transport Services
86, Culley Court, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6WA
Phone: 01733 972333, email: info@catsambulance.com
Website: www.catsambulance.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 36 per week

Salary: From £10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peterborough, PE3 7PR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Health care: 1 year (required)
• Patient care: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 09/04/2023
Reference ID: CATS-ACA-000423
Expected start date: 24/04/2023

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