Advanced Care Paramedic
- Red Deer, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Position Overview
Calian is seeking experienced and skilled Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs) to facilitate access to the Alberta Health Services Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP) by individuals who have been arrested or detained in Red Deer.
Responsibilities
Calian is seeking experienced and skilled Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs) to facilitate access to the Alberta Health Services Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP) by individuals who have been arrested or detained in Red Deer.
Responsibilities
- Attend Cellblocks to assist with referrals to the VODP
- Administer medicine as directed by the VODP team including Intravenous medicine
- Assist with calls for police and or paramedic service where opioids/addiction are involved.
- Patrol and interact with community members to pro-actively make referrals to the VODP.
- Make follow-up contact with VODP clients to assist with programming and case management
- Provide bi-monthly metrics reports.
- Licensed and in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics
- Valid ACLS certification
- Experience dealing with mental health and addictions
- Must successfully pass an enhanced security clearance
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Responsibilities
Support referrals to the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program for people arrested or detained in Red Deer, and administer medication as directed by the program team. Respond to opioid- and addiction-related calls, conduct community outreach, follow up with clients to support programming and case management, and submit bi-monthly metrics reports.
Requirements
Applicants must be licensed and in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics and hold valid ACLS certification. Experience with mental health and addictions is required, along with successfully passing an enhanced security clearance.
Skills
- Advanced Care Paramedicine
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- Opioid Dependency Support
- Mental Health Support
- Addiction Support
- Client Referrals
- Case Management
- Community Outreach
- Emergency Response
- Follow-Up Care
- Metrics Reporting
- ACLS
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Advanced Care Paramedic
- Alberta College of Paramedics
- ACLS Certification
- Virtual Opioid Dependency Program
- Opioid Dependency
- Addictions
- Mental Health
- Intravenous Medication
- Medication Administration
- Cellblocks
- Referrals
- Police Services
- Paramedic Services
- Community Outreach
- Client Follow-Up
- Programming
- Case Management
- Metrics Reporting
- Enhanced Security Clearance