First Aid Assistant
Tirana International Airport
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**Position Purpose**
**The First Aid Assistant**
is responsible for providing direct first aid and medical support in the airport. This role ensures timely and safe response to medical incidents involving passengers, staff, or visitors in compliance with TIA health, safety, and emergency procedures. The position also supports the Company Doctor in occupational health monitoring, including verification of employee medical sick leaves through home visits and assisting in the maintenance of staff medical records.
**Key Responsibilities:**
First Aid and Emergency Medical Response
- Provide first aid assistance to passengers, visitors, and employees in all airport areas.
- Assist in monitoring patient condition until the handover to the state medical service
- Maintain and prepare first aid kits, oxygen units, and emergency medical equipment.
- Support emergency medical response operations during incidents such as aircraft emergencies, fires ,or mass casualty events.
- Document all first aid interventions accurately in the daily medical report and prepare reports as requested.
- Ensure compliance with TIA Safety and Security regulations while operating in airside or restricted areas.
Occupational Health and Sick Leave Verification
- Conduct home visits for verification of employees’ medical sick leave, in accordance with company policy and national health guidelines.
- Report findings from visits and prepare short written summaries for the Company Doctor.
- Provide assistance during periodic medical checks and workplace health campaigns.
- Support the Company Doctor in maintaining and updating staff medical files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
Administrative and Support Tasks
- Maintain logs and reports related to first aid interventions and occupational health activities.
- Monitor stock levels of medical supplies and request replenishment when necessary.
- Assist in the organization of First Aid training sessions, drills, and awareness events.
- Ensure the cleanliness, readiness, and safety of the First Aid Unit.
**Education:**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent health-related field.
**Qualifications:**
- Licensed Nurse (mandatory).
- Valid Driving License (mandatory).
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or First Aid (preferred).
**Experience:**
- Minimum 1 year of experience in emergency care, first aid.
**Language:**
- Intermediate or higher English level required.
**Location:**
Airport Terminal, Airside, Administrative and Staff Areas and whenever requested for home visit verification
**Working Hours:**
Shift-based, including weekends and holidays.
**Skills and Abilities:**
- Strong first aid and basic emergency care skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a team environment.
- Respect for confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Reliable, responsible, and service-oriented.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
**The First Aid Assistant**
is responsible for providing direct first aid and medical support in the airport. This role ensures timely and safe response to medical incidents involving passengers, staff, or visitors in compliance with TIA health, safety, and emergency procedures. The position also supports the Company Doctor in occupational health monitoring, including verification of employee medical sick leaves through home visits and assisting in the maintenance of staff medical records.
**Key Responsibilities:**
First Aid and Emergency Medical Response
- Provide first aid assistance to passengers, visitors, and employees in all airport areas.
- Assist in monitoring patient condition until the handover to the state medical service
- Maintain and prepare first aid kits, oxygen units, and emergency medical equipment.
- Support emergency medical response operations during incidents such as aircraft emergencies, fires ,or mass casualty events.
- Document all first aid interventions accurately in the daily medical report and prepare reports as requested.
- Ensure compliance with TIA Safety and Security regulations while operating in airside or restricted areas.
Occupational Health and Sick Leave Verification
- Conduct home visits for verification of employees’ medical sick leave, in accordance with company policy and national health guidelines.
- Report findings from visits and prepare short written summaries for the Company Doctor.
- Provide assistance during periodic medical checks and workplace health campaigns.
- Support the Company Doctor in maintaining and updating staff medical files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
Administrative and Support Tasks
- Maintain logs and reports related to first aid interventions and occupational health activities.
- Monitor stock levels of medical supplies and request replenishment when necessary.
- Assist in the organization of First Aid training sessions, drills, and awareness events.
- Ensure the cleanliness, readiness, and safety of the First Aid Unit.
**Education:**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent health-related field.
**Qualifications:**
- Licensed Nurse (mandatory).
- Valid Driving License (mandatory).
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or First Aid (preferred).
**Experience:**
- Minimum 1 year of experience in emergency care, first aid.
**Language:**
- Intermediate or higher English level required.
**Location:**
Airport Terminal, Airside, Administrative and Staff Areas and whenever requested for home visit verification
**Working Hours:**
Shift-based, including weekends and holidays.
**Skills and Abilities:**
- Strong first aid and basic emergency care skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a team environment.
- Respect for confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Reliable, responsible, and service-oriented.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
