Ambulance Care Assistant (bank)

Transport walking patients

Transport patients requiring the use of a wheelchair

Transport patients requiring assistance with moving and handling,including the use of the carry chair and other manual handling aids

Transport patients requiring the use of a stretcher

Administer First Aid where necessary

Complete vehicle and journey documentation

Drive ambulance vehicles demonstrating; Consideration for the road condition, comfort and safety of the patient, vehicle sympathy,consideration to other road users and the highway code

Identify any potential problems or concerns within the patients home environment (especially vulnerable adults and children); report them tothe appropriate Team Leader, Medical Staff and follow the correctYorMed reporting procedure

Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with YorMeds policy

Undertake any required training in order to ensure quality care and best patient experience

Participate in the YorMed infection control procedure routine for cleaning

Work in accordance with the requirements of the Health & Safety atWork Act and Manual Handling regulations 1992 as outlined in YorMed policies and procedures.

Ensure that the ambulance vehicle and its equipment are in operational readiness and report any defects.

Perform a daily vehicle inspection and equipment check at the start ofeach shift

Be responsible for a basic level of vehicle maintenance and for allequipment on each vehicle

Maintain the highest professional standards in the representation ofYorMed, the delivery of patient care, patient safety and patientexperience

Attend to any first aid emergency or Major Incident which the postholder may come across during routine journeys.

Transport and care for all patients in the post holder's care i.e. transportwalking patients, wheel chair patients and those requiring a carry chairor the use of manual handling aids

Re-schedule any planned work to accommodate additional patients thepost holder may be required to transport.

The post holder may be required to carry out a job of equal or less valuethan this post with relevant training to maintain service deliverance

Support the YorMed Equality and Diversity policy

Work within the Data Protection and Information Governance policies

See job description attached for complete Duties and scope.

YorMed Limited is an independent ambulance, patient transport and event medical services provider based in North Yorkshire, delivering professional, reliable and patient-focused services across the UK.

Why Work With YorMed?

At YorMed, we believe that the quality of our service starts with the people who deliver it. We are committed to building a professional, supportive and dependable team of ambulance and event medical personnel who share our focus on excellent patient care.

Varied opportunities including patient transport, ambulance work and medical cover at a wide range of events.

Flexible working our bank and casual opportunities can work well alongside other employment and existing commitments.

Professional standards our patient transport services operate within a CQC-regulated environment, with a strong emphasis on governance, safeguarding, infection prevention, patient dignity and safety.

A supportive team environment as an independent provider, we value good communication and develop positive working relationships with our crews.

Opportunities to use your skills whether you are working in patient transport or providing medical support at an event, you will have the opportunity to put your training and experience into practice.

Clear compliance standards we take recruitment and compliance seriously and require appropriate qualifications, competencies, DBS checks and supporting documentation before personnel are approved for deployment.

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