Lifeguard, Temporary Part Time, Rehabilitative Services

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare institution is hiring a temporary part-time lifeguard for up to 3 years at Providence Care Hospital. The role includes supervising community members in a hydrotherapy pool, ensuring safety and compliance with health guidelines, performing chemical testing, and assisting users with equipment. Candidates must possess current National Lifesaving Society certification and Standard First Aid. This position offers a competitive salary and is part of a healthcare team committed to excellence in care.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with benefits in lieu

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Education and mentorship opportunities

Responsibilities

• Supervise community members in a hydrotherapy pool.
• Open and close assigned area focusing on safety.
• Follow public health guidelines and policies.
• Perform daily chemical testing and recording.
• Report missing or defective equipment to supervisors.
• Ensure positioning and patrol regularly.
• Assist users in using equipment safely.

Education

Current National Lifesaving Society certification

Current Standard First Aid

Job description

Job Code: 20857

Status: Temporary Part Time (up to 3 years)

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: Non-Union

Wage: $17.60

Posting Period: Posted until filled

The lifeguard is responsible to supervise community members and groups in a heated hydrotherapy pool. This includes administration duties for booking and statistical purposes, opening and closing their assigned area with a focus on safety and accident prevention and communicating effectively with staff and the public.

Education & Experience

• Current National Lifesaving Society certification including current Standard First Aid

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows Public Health Unit guidelines and enforces as posted/required
• Opens and closes the assigned area with a focus on safety and accident prevention
• Follows Providence Care policies and procedures for pool maintenance and emergency response
• Performs daily chemical testing and recording
• Reports any missing or defective equipment or PPE of which he/she is aware of and which may endanger himself or herself or another worker, to his/her supervisor or management representative
• Ensures positioning on deck at all times and patrols regularly
• Assists pool users and groups to use equipment appropriately and safely

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking
• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails