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Dubai Holding Paramedic - Wild Wadi Waterpark in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality market with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise.
Its award-winning destinations, including the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience.
Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.
This Arabian-themed waterpark in Dubai offers breathtaking views of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Madinat Jumeirah. A day at this waterpark means one adrenaline rush after another. Thrill-seekers can enjoy the super-fast Jumeirah Sceirah, a 120-metre slide where they can descend at 80 km/h. They can also try the 1.5m high waves at Breakers Bay or ride together with friends on Tantrum Alley!
The fun isn’t just for our guests – everyday as a Wild Wadi Waterpark™ colleague promises to be a fun and memorable experience!
About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for a Paramedic at Wild Wadi Waterpark. The purpose of this role is to be primarily responsible for providing emergency and primary health care for Jumeirah Guests, Residents and Colleagues. Perform administrative duties pertaining to the provision of health care and operation of the clinic in line with Standard Operating Procedures
The main responsibilities are:
• Provide rapid intervention and Administer life support, first-aid treatment, and other forms of prehospital emergency care to Jumeirah Guest’s and Colleagues within the SBU and immediate surroundings.
• Evaluate the patient’s condition determine the severity and type, perform preliminary diagnosis, and quickly begin appropriate medical procedures after determining the best course of treatment
• Reassure patients and talk them through the situation and the immediate course of action/treatment
• Advise guests of alternative methods of arranging medicine not available in the clinic. [i.e., Through concierge]
• Administer drugs as appropriate and necessary via injection, intravenous procedures, or oral administration following the standard protocol or under the direction of a physician
• Clearly and accurately communicate relevant information regarding patient condition and
care on referral of a patient for definitive care
• Support Colleagues well-being on preventive health care under medical services guidance
• Show Integrity and respect always to make the clinic a place that is approachable by all.
• Provide support to Guest’s, Colleagues, and their families in traumatic situations
• Maintain clear, accurate and updated records pertaining to patient care and actions taken, medical, healthcare and safety issues
• Adhere to established medical protocols, Code of Conduct and Standard Operating procedures as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards
• Keep abreast with new treatment and medical procedures through continuous training workshops, or meetings as requested by Paramedic manager
• Ensure all inventories and supplies of medicines, equipment etc. are properly managed and available for treatment as necessary
• Keep all the stakeholders such as Director of Colleague and Medical Services, Security Director etc. on issues pertaining to emergency medical care, if a potential hygiene / safety hazard has been identified
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Paramedic
• Firsthand experience on handling different emergency situations
• AEA
• CCA
• National Diploma / Country Specific Diploma or Certification
• Emergency Trauma Care Degree
• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, and medications
• Computer literacy
About Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.