Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) - Margate, KZN
Netcare 911 · Margate, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Netcare 911 is looking for a Basic Ambulance Assistant to join their emergency medical services team in Margate, KwaZulu Natal. This is a full time role suited to a qualified BAA who is passionate about emergency care and serving the local community. You will work as part of a professional EMS crew, responding to emergency calls and providing basic life support under the supervision of a qualified paramedic. If you hold a valid BAA qualification and want to build a career in emergency medical services, this is a great opportunity.
About the role
As a Basic Ambulance Assistant at Netcare 911 in Margate, you will be part of a dedicated emergency medical services team responding to emergency and non emergency calls in and around the Margate area. This is a hands on operational role where you will work shifts as part of a crew.
Your day to day work will include:
- Responding to emergency calls as part of an ambulance crew
- Providing basic life support to patients at the scene and during transport
- Assisting paramedics and advanced life support staff with patient care
- Ensuring the ambulance and medical equipment are clean, stocked and ready for use
- Completing patient care records and relevant documentation
- Communicating clearly with dispatch, patients and other emergency services
This role requires physical fitness, emotional resilience and a genuine commitment to helping people in need. You will be working in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same.
Requirements
- Valid Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) qualification registered with the HPCSA
- Current HPCSA registration as a Basic Ambulance Assistant
- Valid driver's licence (Code 10 or higher preferred)
- Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
- Physically fit and able to perform duties under pressure
- Good communication skills in English
- Ability to work shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays
- Clean criminal record
Responsibilities
- Responding promptly to emergency calls as directed by the control centre
- Providing basic life support including CPR, bleeding control and patient stabilisation
- Assisting with the safe loading and transport of patients to medical facilities
- Maintaining and checking medical equipment and ambulance stock levels
- Completing accurate patient report forms and administrative paperwork
- Liaising with paramedics and other emergency personnel on scene
- Adhering to all Netcare 911 protocols and safety procedures
Job details
- Organisation
- Netcare 911
- Location
- Margate, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are a qualified BAA looking to work with one of South Africa's leading emergency medical service providers, this Margate based role at Netcare 911 is worth pursuing. Make sure your CV clearly shows your HPCSA registration number and the date it expires, as this is one of the first things recruiters check. Highlight any practical experience you have gained during your BAA training or volunteering, even if it was informal. If you have a PrDP or are willing to get one, mention it. For the interview, be ready to talk about how you handle high pressure situations and why you want to work in emergency services on the KZN South Coast. The role involves shift work so show that you understand and accept that. Best of luck with your application.
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