Onsite Medical Representative

Amazon; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an experienced Onsite Medical Representative to join their Workplace Health & Safety team in Ottawa. This role involves providing first aid, assessing injuries, and managing workplace wellness initiatives. The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess relevant certifications, and contribute to a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Provincial Primary Care Paramedic Certification or equivalent.
• Experience with workers compensation is preferred.
• Certified to teach first aid CPR and AED training.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage and first aid on-site.
• Manage workers compensation and return to work processes.
• Maintain records of care and ensure a clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Proactive Engagement

Crisis Management

Education

High school or equivalent diploma

Bachelors degree in Health Sciences or Kinesiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team aims to provide tools resources and environments that support safe efficient healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support these goals Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Onsite Medical Representative (OMR) to join our team. In this position you will work closely with the WHS site manager Wellness Specialists (WSs) and the WHS specialist. You will be required to independently evaluate and provide first aid (e.g. for musculoskeletal injuries) advise Amazon Associates (AAs) on occupational and non-occupational injuries have great verbal communication skills be able to connect with AAs as well as Amazon Managers within the limits of your professional code and training where applicable. You should enjoy learning and applying your knowledge about health & wellness to provide care for AAs on a daily basis. You will refer care to outside medical providers as needed and learn about provincial and federal regulations and risk analysis. Practical ergonomics experience is advantageous. However ergonomics topics will also be covered in ongoing training.

The OMR will function as a part of the larger team onsite helping to provide assistance with all first aid needs and support operations as needed. This includes greeting all new hires for the site either within a setting at New Hire Orientation or through one-on-one interaction. The OMR will also participate as needed in incident investigations and weekly case management review meetings.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Provide triage prompt first aid within the scope of your training and / or referral to outside medical providers if indicated
• Minimize the AA risk of injury through awareness education and proactive engagement
• Maintain all records of care provided to AAs
• Develop a first aid care plan for AAs recovering from an injury focused on injury improvement including self-care instructions as needed
• Manage the workers compensation and return to work process for AAs with work related injuries
• Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports
• Spend frequent time on the warehouse floor to interact and engage with AAs and managers to coach on observed at-risk work habits
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Monitor and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is maintained
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc tasks as assigned
• Willing to be trained to teach First Aid / CPR / AED certification classes
• Work flexible shifts which could include days nights and / or weekends
• Display professional behavior
• Multitask and have exceptional time management skills
• Work in and embrace an inclusive and diverse atmosphere
• Follow direction policy and procedures as per Amazon and local regulation
• Maintain composure in emergencies and lead emergency response at the site

Key job responsibilities

Include but are not limited to :

Provide triage prompt first aid within the scope of your training and / or referral to outside medical providers if indicated

Minimize the AA risk of injury through awareness education and proactive engagement

Maintain all records of care provided to AAs

Develop a first aid care plan for AAs recovering from an injury focused on injury improvement including self-care instructions as needed

Manage the workers compensation and return to work process for AAs with work related injuries

Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports

Spend frequent time on the warehouse floor to interact and engage with AAs and managers to coach on observed at-risk work habits

Maintain a clean and orderly environment

Monitor and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is maintained

Participate in special projects and ad hoc tasks as assigned

Willing to be trained to teach First Aid / CPR / AED certification classes

Work flexible shifts which could include days nights and / or weekends

Display professional behavior

Multitask and have exceptional time management skills

Work in and embrace an inclusive and diverse atmosphere

Follow direction policy and procedures as per Amazon and local regulation

Maintain composure in emergencies and lead emergency response at the site

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Must have one of the following : Qualified with six months of job experience or certification in the last three years as a :
• Valid Provincial Primary Care Paramedic Certification from the Ministry of Health AND / OR the Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators
• Current valid Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification from the Department of Health AND / OR the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
• Licensed Practical Nurse from the Ministry of Health AND / OR the Provincial College of Nurses AND / OR Department of Health
• Registered Practical Nurse from the Ministry of Health AND / OR the Provincial College of Nurses AND / OR Department of Health
• Military Medical Technician (Canada) Combat Medic (USA) Field Medic (USA) Healthcare Specialist (USA) Hospital Corpsman (USN) Aerospace Medical Service Technician (USAF
• A Bachelors degree from an accredited academic institution in :
• Health Sciences
• Kinesiology
• Must have a valid card evidencing successful completion of standard first aid with CPR / AED level A or C from a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) approved certifying authority.
• Experience with workers compensation
• Certified to teach first aid CPR and AED training from Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Red Cross
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with an industrial wellness program
• Passion for promoting health and wellness
• Experience coaching on body mechanics
• Experience managing musculoskeletal disorders
• Experience in ergonomics
• Experience with federal and province specific regulations

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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