Paramedic Aide (EMS)
Essex, ON, Canada
Part Time
Student (College)
Paramedic Aide (EMS)
Department: Essex-Windsor EMSLocation: Essex County (various)
Position Type: Part Time (24 hours/week) (8 positions)
Salary: $24.01 per hour
Posting #: EMS-01-25
Posting Opens: January 17, 2025
Posting Closes: January 31, 2025
Who We Are:
The County of Essex, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services is committed to providing the highest quality emergency medical pre-hospital care to the citizens of the County of Essex, the City of Windsor and the Township of Pelee.Our purpose is to foster fiscally responsible quality care through:
- Maintaining mutually supportive relationships with other emergency services and health care agencies in our community.
- Participating in public education for prevention and awareness.
- Providing continuous quality improvement to ensure the highest standards are achieved.
- Supporting our employees and providing them with the tools and methods to accomplish the highest quality of care.
Our paramedics go above and beyond 365 days per year. They strive to keep our citizens safe through community education programs and visits to special events and schools.
Day in the Life:
Reporting to a District Chief and/or Equipment and Maintenance Supervisor and assigned to various sites within Essex County and the City of Windsor, Paramedic Aides are intended to provide Paramedics support in cleaning equipment, stocking ambulances, moving vehicles, and other supportive duties as assigned.
Paramedic Aides are not patient-facing and do not provide patient care in any manner or capacity.
What We Are Looking For:
The County of Essex embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.
Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for this employment opportunity only.
Paramedic Aides are not patient-facing and do not provide patient care in any manner or capacity.
What We Are Looking For:
- Preference will be given to individuals working toward a Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree (priority selection will be given to candidates enrolled in College Paramedic Program).
- Completion of a secondary school diploma.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to safely and effectively work with others; excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated accuracy and ability to use computers.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and use required PPE.
- Good understanding of infectious diseases and the importance of safety in an emergency care setting.
- Must be reliable with good attendance record.
- Possess a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
- Candidates will be required to be fit tested for respiratory protection and undergo training for proper PPE donning, doffing and safe sanitation practices.
Application Process:
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca by January 31, 2025 at 9:00 am. Due to the volume of applicants, only selected applicants will be contacted.The County of Essex embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.
Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for this employment opportunity only.
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