Ambulance Care Assistant

6 months ago

Stafford, United Kingdom EMED Group Full time

We have a fantastic opportunity for full time Ambulance Care Assistants to join our team based in Stafford, Staffordshire.

An Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) is a hugely rewarding and fulfilling role. Each day, you’ll be helping someone in need, making their lives that little bit easier, and knowing that you make a difference to their day provides you with a real sense of achievement.

Your main responsibility will be transporting elderly, sick and vulnerable service users to and from their medical appointments and between healthcare facilities. This can be carried out as two-person crews or alone, so it is vital to hold a full UK driving licence and to have a good degree of physical fitness.

**What benefits can you expect?**
- £11.44 per hour
- Set working hours - 4 on, 4 off - 06.00 - 18.00
- Life Assurance - providing colleagues and their family financial peace of mind and protection to the value of £5,000.
- 24/7 online/telephone GP Consultation and access to prescriptions.
- 2nd opinion medical support following diagnosis or where a colleague is on a treatment pathway.
- Cash-plan benefits, providing colleagues the option of protecting themselves in case of illness and recuperation, including dental, optical, chiropody.
- Unlimited mental health consultations.
- Unlimited physiotherapy consultations.
- Access to legal advice on domestic issues e.g. motoring offences, wills and probate, and personal injury.
- Financial guidance re retirement planning, tax savings and state benefits.
- Long Service Recognition Scheme - recognising colleagues for their continued service after 5 years and at 5-year intervals with an increase in annual leave.
- Values-based Internal Recognition Scheme with financial reward, which will lead to an annual recognition event.
- Refer a Friend recruitment incentive scheme with financial rewards_._
- The EMED foundation, to provide support to colleagues and our local communities.
- Paid holiday entitlement.
- Pension Scheme.
- Blue Light Card.
- Uniform provided.
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to support a range of health and wellbeing requirements.
- Flu vaccination (_through an internal campaign in Autumn/Winter)_

**Other duties include**:

- Assisting in the transportation of ‘end of life’ service users, ensuring a high level of empathy is present at all times
- Building rapport by effectively communicating with patients and their relatives/friends
- Responsible for lifting, securing and helping service users in and out of the Ambulance
- Assist with the handing over of patients to appropriate staff on arrival at treatment centres/hospital’s or to family/friends at their homes.
- Transfer patients from beds to stretchers, chairs to chairs or similar both in and out of hospital and medical/commercial flights.
- Assisting service users with challenging behaviour and/or mental health illnesses
- Ensuring that the ambulance is kept safe, clean and tidy

**To be considered as an ACA, you will need to be**:

- Committed to patient care
- An effective communicator and experience of communicating with others in what can often be emotional circumstances
- To be a calm, considerate, careful driver, with no more than three penalty points on your license
- To have a natural flair for team working and collaboration
- Be physically fit for patient handling and moving
- Pass an Enhanced DBS check (company funded)
- Be able to work flexible shifts
- Familiar with the local and surrounding area

**Our Values**

**Collaborative** - we work as one team with a shared purpose to meet the needs of our patients, passengers, colleagues, customers, communities, and the planet.

**Agile** - We listen, learn and adapt to improve the business, each other, and ourselves.

**Reliable** - We do what we say we will do, we take responsibility and we behave with integrity.

**Empowered** - We are confident and committed to taking responsibility to deliver the highest quality service.

**About Us**

The exciting merger of ERS Medical and E-Zec Medical has enabled us to rebrand, therefore as a combined business we are now known as EMED Group. We are the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS with more than 2,500 colleagues across 50 depots. Our ambition is to continue developing transport services that improve the health and wellbeing for people across our local communities by providing transport that supports patient care, community support, secure mental health and medical courier services.

EMED Group are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.

  • Ambulance Care Assistant

    6 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom EMED Group Full time

    We have a fantastic opportunity for Ambulance Care Assistants to join our team based in Tollgate, Stafford. An Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) is a hugely rewarding and fulfilling role. Each day, you’ll be helping someone in need, making their lives that little bit easier, and knowing that you make a difference to their day provides you with a real sense...

  • Ambulance Care Assistant

    6 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom EMED Group Full time

    We have a fantastic opportunity for an **Ambulance Care Assistant** to serve your local community and join the Ambulance Service as part of our Ambulance crews based in Stafford. Your main responsibility will be transporting our service users to and from their medical appointments and between healthcare facilities. **Contract**: Permanent / Full...

  • Ambulance Care Assistant

    6 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom EMED Group Full time

    We have a fantastic opportunity for an Ambulance Care Assistant to join our team based in Tollgate, Staffordshire. An Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) is a hugely rewarding and fulfilling role. Each day, you’ll be helping someone in need, making their lives that little bit easier, and knowing that you make a difference to their day provides you with a real...

  • Aca - Ambulance Care Assistant

    7 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom EMED Group Full time

    We have a fantastic opportunity for an Ambulance Care Assistant to join our Team based in Tollgate. We are looking for enthusiastic, care focused individuals that have a keen interest in health care, working from our Staffordshire NEPTS contract based at out of Tollgate near Stafford. Some of the benefits can you expect: - Full-Time contracts - Career...

  • Aca - Ambulance Care Assistant (Nights)

    7 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom EMED Group Full time

    We have a fantastic opportunity for an Ambulance Care Assistant to join our Team based in Stafford - Permanent Nights. We are looking for enthusiastic, care focused individuals that have a keen interest in health care, working from our Staffordshire NEPTS contract based at out of Stoke-On-Trent. Some of the benefits can you expect: - Full-Time contracts -...

  • Fundraising Executive

    6 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Full time

    **About Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC)** Established in 1991, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is responsible for providing pre-hospital critical care across the six Midlands counties of: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, the West Midlands and Worcestershire. The charity also delivers secondary cover to surrounding areas, such as Warwickshire...

  • Care Assistant

    6 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Home Care Assist Full time

    **Sorry we don't do sponsorships** Home Care Assist are looking for caring, compassionate Care Assistants to support adults living at home with a range of needs throughout Stafford and surrounding areas **As a Care Assistant you will need to be a Car Driver with your own car.** **The Perks**: - Weekly Pay, Every Friday - Mileage contribution for...

  • Home Care Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Custom Care Full time

    Job SummaryCustom Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Assistant to join our team. As a Care Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our clients by providing high-quality care and support.What We OfferA competitive salary of £13.00 per hourA range of part-time shifts available to suit your...

  • Ieuc Call Assessor

    4 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom West Midlands Ambulance Service University Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary West Midlands Ambulance Service positively welcomes diversity and aims to be a truly inclusive place to work.We are looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference.The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these...

  • Care Assistant

    7 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Limewood Care Home Full time

    Limewood Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant _(Dayshift)_ Based in Stafford, we provide specialist dementia care for 59-resisdents _This includes Residential, Nursing & Respite care, from early diagnosis to end-of-life._ **Care Assistant Contract (Dayshift)** 11.44 per hour Contracted to 30 / 40-hours per week. 5.6 weeks annual...

  • Care Assistant

    7 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Limewood Care Home Full time

    Limewood Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant _(Nightshift)_ Based in Stafford, we provide specialist dementia care for 59-resisdents _This includes Residential, Nursing & Respite care, from early diagnosis to end-of-life._ **Care Assistant Contract (Dayshift)** 11.44 per hour Contracted to 30 / 40-hours per week. 5.6 weeks annual...

  • Care Assistant

    7 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Vitality Care Homes (Brookside) LTD Full time

    Small and friendly residential home in Stafford requires an experienced care assistant to be part of a team looking to provide the best possible care for our residents. Every resident at Brookside Care Home is provided with a personal care plan and introduced to a member of staff who will befriend them and their family, look after their personal needs and...

  • Residential Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Limewood Care Home Full time

    Residential Care AssistantWe are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Residential Care Assistant to join our team at Limewood Care Home in Stafford. As a key member of our care team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care and support to our residents.**Job Responsibilities:**We are looking for a caring and supportive individual...

  • Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Limewood Care Home Full time

    Care Assistant (Bank) Care and Support - Limewood Care Home Contract: Bank Salary: £11.44 Per Hour Shift Type: Days & Nights Available Contracted hours: Based in Stafford, we provide specialist dementia care for 59-resisdents.This includes Residential, Nursing & Respite care, from early diagnosis to end-of-life.At our home, you'll be a key person...

  • Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Limewood Care Home Full time

    Care Assistant (Nightshift) Care and Support - Limewood Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £11.44 Per Hour Shift Type: Nightshift Contracted hours: Based in Stafford, we provide specialist dementia care for 59-resisdents.This includes Residential, Nursing & Respite care, from early diagnosis to end-of-life.At our home, you'll be a key person responsible...

  • Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Limewood Care Home Full time

    Care Assistant (Dayshift) Care and Support - Limewood Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £11.44 Per Hour Shift Type: Dayshift Contracted hours: Based in Stafford, we provide specialist dementia care for 59-resisdents.This includes Residential, Nursing & Respite care, from early diagnosis to end-of-life.At our home, you'll be a key person responsible in...

  • Nursing Assistant

    6 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

    Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required Skill Level and salary threshold.' **Division**: Medicine **Job Title**: Nursing Assistant **Band**: 2 **Location**: County - WARD 14 **Hours of Duty**: Full Time Hours available **Managerially Accountable to**: Sister / Charge Nurse **Professionally Accountable to**:...

  • Nursing Assistant

    7 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

    **Division**: Medicine **Job Title**: Nursing Assistant **Band**: 2 **Location**: County - WARD 14 **Hours of Duty**: Full Time Hours available **Managerially Accountable to**: Sister / Charge Nurse **Professionally Accountable to**: Sister / Charge Nurse **Key Relationships**: Nursing Staff Clinicians Health records staff Departmental managers and...

  • Care Assistant

    2 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Limewood Care Home Full time

    Care Assistant (Dayshift) Care and Support - Limewood Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £11.44 Per Hour Shift Type: Dayshift Contracted hours: Based in Stafford, we provide specialist dementia care for 59-resisdents. This includes Residential, Nursing & Respite care, from early diagnosis to end-of-life. At our home,...

  • Commercial Services Operative

    6 months ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Meet daily key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance targets. Operate communications and information systems to receive patient/client data calls from patients, commissioners, social services and health care professionals and Trust staff; in addition to those appertaining from commercial, and internal contracts e.g. Canal & River Trust, Drug...