Paramedic

The Paramedic functions as a patient care provider and driver while carrying out a range of Paramedic duties.

To function in the interchangeable roles of patient care provider and driver while carrying out a range of Paramedic duties in keeping with legislative requirements and departmental policies:

• Assess and treat patients while demonstrating professionalism, respect, empathy and compassion;
• Transport patients to and from health care facilities while respecting safe operating procedures;
• Collaborate effectively with other health care professionals and emergency workers;
• Deliver oral and written reports with accuracy and completeness including all pertinent information;
• Promote community awareness of emergency medical services and the profession;
• Ensure vehicles, equipment and supplies are clean, organized and available;
• Perform other related duties or tasks as assigned.

Skills/Education Required:

• Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or equivalent, as defined by the Ambulance Act and Regulations;
• Successful completion of a Paramedic Diploma from a Community College in Ontario;
• Advanced Care Paramedics must have successfully completed an Advanced Care Paramedic certification program from a Community College in Ontario;
• AEMCA certified by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, or AEMCA pending;
• Possess and maintain certification as a Primary Care Paramedic in the Province of Ontario; Advanced Care Paramedics must hold and maintain MOHLTC Advanced Care Paramedic Certificate;
• Ability to be certified / cross-certified with Base Hospital in Symptom Relief and Defibrillation, upon employment;
• Possess and maintain current CPR certificate, all qualifications as specified under the Ambulance Act and Regulations, and a valid Class “F” driver’s licence;
• Ability to exercise effective problem solving and decision making skills, excellent clinical judgement and assessment skills;
• Above average oral and written communication, organization, numeracy, and memory skills;
• Ability to read, write and speak English;
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact and to maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times;
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships;
• Ability to recognize and react appropriately in stressful or volatile situations;
• Ability to perform successfully in emotionally and physically demanding situations;
• Ability to access electronic scheduling and Microsoft Outlook via computer.

Applicants must also be prepared for a variety of assessments during the recruitment process, including written, practical and psychological evaluations.

Confidentiality: All employees of the City of Kawartha Lakes are required to sign and abide by the Employee Confidentiality Statement and the Code of Conduct and Ethics Value Statement of Commitment.

Accommodation: Accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code (HRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and any other Federal or Provincial legislation.