24-072 Red Deer Ift Temporary Full time (Tft) PCP : 10.5 Hour Car

24-071 Red Deer IFT Temporary Full time (TFT) PCP : 10.50 Hour Car

Associated Ambulance IFT Red Deer is currently accepting expressions of interest for a PCP position on our 10.5-hour truck, operating Tuesday to Friday. This position reports directly to the Operations Supervisor or Manager.

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for non-emergent patient transport and will participate in a new hire orientation before entering the field. This includes a mentorship component with experienced staff members, ensuring our providers adapt successfully to the environments in which we operate.

This is a temporary position for 3-6 months with the possibility of extension.

Orientation Dates: January 27-31st

Additional Perks:

• Fully comprehensive Health & Dental benefits package
• Bountiful taxable spending account
• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Sick/Personal Days
• RRSP-DPSP matching program

Position Description:

IFT staff provide care and transportation for non-emergent patients during routine transfers between medical facilities. Responsibilities include assisting patients who may require walkers, wheelchairs, or stretchers and completing required documentation, including Patient Care Reports.

PCPss play a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness of vehicles, equipment, and ambulance bays, as well as ensuring the stock of supplies and equipment in ambulances and transport units is readily available.

Our Pcps primarily transport admitted patients within hospital settings to other healthcare facilities for testing, treatments, or transfers. Patients may return to their place of origin or be admitted to alternate locations within the Central Zone.

As a valued member of the Associated Ambulance inter-professional healthcare team, the IFT Ambulance employee collaborates with emergency medical personnel, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide excellent patient care.

Work Environment:

Our team spends significant time standing, reaching, walking, crouching, and bending during shifts. Lifting and transporting patients and equipment are regular duties. Providers may find themselves in awkward positions while delivering patient care and may be exposed to:

• Chemicals and bodily fluids
• Needle sticks
• Moving traffic
• Weather conditions
• Other potential safety risks

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited PCP program and active registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP)
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's License with an abstract showing no serious traffic violations (abstract will be requested)
• Successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test within the last six months
• A Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) completed within the last three months

Note:

• Multiple positions may be awarded from this posting.
• All temporary full-time (TFT) roles are subject to a 3-month probationary period.