About the position
WE ARE HIRING COMMUNITY CARE PROVIDERS - EMT and PARAMEDIC - AT FIRE DISTRICT 3! ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY? Vision - Our District's vision is to reduce and eliminate risk from fire, rescue, and medical events in the communities we serve. The Community Care Provider role supports this vision with their efforts towards building a safer community by reducing the reliance on emergency services. Mission - Our District's mission is to preserve quality of life and protect property through education, risk reduction, and emergency response services. The Community Care Program accomplishes this mission through the use of EMS only personnel that respond to incidents and requests for service. Our Community Care Providers use an approach designed around education, preventative outreach, and the integration of established community healthcare resources to help our fire district patrons. OUR PROVIDERS EXPERIENCE A REWARDING POSITION IN PUBLIC SAFETY: Our Community Care team is ready to address medical needs, offer guidance and education on prevention, and work with our patrons, helping them take an active role in their health. As a member of our Fire District 3 Response Division, Community Care Providers provide quick and compassionate response in crisis management and on scene medical assistance.
Responsibilities
- Engaging with our community
- Offering guidance and education on prevention and available health related resources
- Promoting and supporting health and wellbeing of our patrons
- Participating in community events
- Providing direct patient care to low acuity calls
- Responding and assisting on scene to 911 calls
Requirements
- Educational background with an emphasis on prehospital care or related field
- One (1) year of experience performing EMS in a pre-hospital setting
- Valid OR or National Registry EMT license or reciprocity within 90 days of hire and must maintain license as a condition of employment
- Valid ODL or ability to obtain one in 90 days
Benefits
- Paid time off accrued as sick and vacation time
- EMT Incentive pay for Community Care Provider EMT
- Education Incentive for Community Care Provider Paramedic
