Ambulance Care Assistant

Job summary

Are you looking for a meaningful way to support your community in Crewe? We are seeking empathetic, reliable, and patient-focused individuals to join our team as Ambulance Care Assistants on an adhoc basis.

This role focuses on Non-Emergency Patient Transport. You will be the friendly face that helps vulnerable patients.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Transport: Provide safe, door-to-door transport for patients attending hospital appointments, dialysis, or discharge clinics.

Care & Support: Assist patients with mobility challenges, using specialist equipment such as tail lifts, wheelchairs, and stretchers.

Safety First: Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and ensure the interior is kept to high clinical cleanliness standards (IPC protocols).

Communication: Maintain clear contact with the control room and hospital staff regarding arrival times and patient status.

Empathy: Offer a reassuring presence, ensuring every patient feels respected and cared for during their journey.

What Were Looking For

Driving License: A full UK manual driving license (usually held for at least 2 years). Note: Some vehicles may require a C1 category, but this is not always essential.

People Skills: A genuine desire to help people and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Flexibility: As this is an adhoc role, you should be comfortable with a varying schedule. Perfect for those looking to supplement other income or balance personal commitments.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Safe Patient Transfer: Transporting non-emergency patients to and from hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes, ensuring they are comfortable and secure throughout the journey.

Mobility Assistance: Using specialist equipment including tail lifts, carry chairs, and stretchers to assist patients with limited mobility or those who are wheelchair-bound.

Clinical Observations: Monitoring the patients well-being during transit and reporting any changes in their condition to medical staff upon arrival.

Vehicle Maintenance: Performing daily pre-shift checks on oil, water, and tires, and ensuring the vehicle is stocked with necessary medical consumables.

Infection Control: Adhering to strict hygiene standards by deep-cleaning the ambulance interior and equipment between patient transfers to prevent cross-contamination.

Accurate Record Keeping: Completing journey logs, patient care records, and incident reports accurately using both digital tablets and paper forms.

About us

Why Join Us

Ultimate Flexibility: Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle no fixed-hour pressure.

Meaningful Work: Every shift you take directly impacts a patients recovery and well being.