Intermediate First Responder

at  Vita First Aid

About Us :
After a discussion between two paramedic students, they realised the need for higher standards of service and care to patrons at sporting events. They also felt that it would be beneficial if there was someone who could consult with event organisers about how best provide this type assistance in order better serve their customers.”
Vita First Aid management are driving change by creating standards that can’t be compromised, such as engaging professional salaried staff and not volunteers. They also provide detailed risk analysis for event organisers to make sure they know what resources will be needed at their next outing or festival; using operational medical practices used in state ambulance systems across Australia. Finally an important point is making sure there’s always someone on duty who has experience managing large-scale events like these which require adequate teams managed by an experienced commander ready 24/7
Our team of professional first responders have medical training in paramedicine and nursing with many bringing additional skill sets from roles at events such as the security teams, sound and lighting personnel or traffic management services catering staff. Using our extensive knowledge we will ensure your event requirements are managed to mitigate risk by engaging all stake holders including patrons who might be affected by an emergency situation on-site at their location!

About You :

• HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid
• Hand Hygiene online
• Current driver’s licence

Position Summary :
As the Intermediate First Responder you are responsible for the smooth and efficient functioning of the service and to provide an exceptional standard of care to our patients. In this role you are expected to follow compliance and practice standards always while working within your scope of clinical practice to ensure the delivery of quality person centred care in a variety of clinical settings.

Key Requirements :

• Demonstrate a knowledge of and compliance with all relevant legislation and common law obligations affecting First Responders
• Discharge of duty of care in the course of practice including meeting practice standards, and accountability for First Responders actions
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedural guidelines that have legal implications, for example, ensure documentation conforms to legal requirements
• Practice only within the limits of their educational preparation and competence
• Identify and respond to unsafe practice, for example, implement interventions to prevent unsafe practice and/or contravention of law
• Demonstrated patient-focused approach in service provision with genuine empathy and interest in their needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all ages and social groups
• Be always well-presented, friendly, courteous and obliging
• Represent the practice in a confident and positive manner at all times
• Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity
• Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding patient and practice information
• Have a vigilant attitude to accuracy, being prepared to double check as necessary
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently
• Ability to prioritise and organise, with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
• This position requires physical ability to occasionally lift and/or move patients

Job Responsibility :

Please refer the Job description for details