Community EMT

Position Overview The Community EMS Worker provides community-based health support services through in-home patient visits focused on chronic disease management, wellness checks, fall prevention, and home safety evaluations. Typical shifts include approximately 7-8 patient visits, as determined by Taunton Human Services leadership. This position is 8 hours/week (part time) on Mondays. Duties and ResponsibilitiesComplete daily vehicle checklist in TraumasoftSign on/off with the Medical Call Center at the start and end of shiftArrive to first scheduled patient visit by 8:00 AMObtain and follow daily patient visit scheduleNotify MCC and Taunton Housing Authority of any delaysReport supply needs to MIH SupervisorDocument all visits in the Taunton Human Services platformParticipate in team meetings as needed Scope of PracticeHealth promotion screeningsChronic disease support with focus on:CancerHeart diseaseDiabetesBasic vital signs:Blood pressureHeart rateRespiratory rateOxygen saturationWeightBlood glucose testing via finger stickBasic skin assessmentsHome and community fall prevention evaluationsHome safety evaluations:Smoke detectorsCarbon monoxide detectorsAccessibility concernsNutritional access assessmentsMedication instruction review (no dispensing or pill counting)Activation of emergency services when appropriateSingle rescuer CPR per EMD instructions QualificationsMassachusetts EMT certificationMinimum 3 years EMT experienceAt least 1 year of 911 experienceHealthcare Provider CPR certificationValid unrestricted Massachusetts Driver's License Preferred SkillsStrong verbal and written communication skills