Care Assistant Ambulance jobs

About Us:

FAST Ambulance has been operating for 20 years in Frome.

In this time we have become a reliable and experienced provider in patient transport working alongside the NHS to provide an outstanding service.

Full Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for Ambulance Care Assistants (ACA’s) to join our experienced team. You will be responsible for transfer of non-emergency patients to and from health care settings, including hospitals and care homes ensuring successful discharges/ transfers from hospitals.

Your main duties include:

• Transporting patients safely, comfortably and in a timely fashion home from hospital.
• Carrying out routine care of ambulance equipment and daily vehicle checks
• Keeping accurate records of journeys
• Reporting of any incidents/safeguarding’s to a Team leader
• Adhere to all policies and procedure training for your specific job role

Shifts are scheduled over 7 days a week and 365 days a year with 0600 being the earliest start time through to 1100 as the latest finish time. Shifts are 12 hours longs.

You will be expected to work weekends on a rota basis.

The shifts will vary from week to week with different start times, finish times, days and crew members.

Hold a Full manual current driving license for minimum 1 year.

Ideal Candidates:

• This is a dynamic job role that would suit anyone keen to help others and who are focused on providing excellent patient care. You will also need to show the following:
• Good communicator, keen to listen and respond to patients needs as well as liaising with your crew member
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Honest with a high level of integrity
• To be able to use own initiative and solve problems but also be a strong team player
• 2 Years driving experience required
• candidates over the age of 25 due to insurance purposes

What we can offer:

• Full training given for the ACA position accredited qualifications via our training department.
• Mentored by our Training officer - regular 1 to 1 personal development plan meetings with your mentor.
• Regular overtime available
• Uniform provided
• DBS paid for and submitted by the company
• Other benefits include:
• Free parking
• Discounts on high street shops, online retailers, travel and insurance companies (via Blue Light Card)
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Enrolment into Pension Scheme
• Holiday pay

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.71-£13.30 per hour

Experience:

• Road Transport Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
• driving: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person