Onsite Medical Representative - Brampton, ON, YYZ4

Amazon; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Onsite Medical Representative to enhance workplace health and safety. This role involves providing first aid, advising employees on injuries, and promoting wellness initiatives. You will work closely with a dedicated team, managing care and participating in training to ensure a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for health and wellness, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage with diverse teams. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to employee wellbeing and make a real difference in the lives of your colleagues.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Shifts

Training Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have valid first aid and CPR/AED certification.
• Experience in ergonomics and workers' compensation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and manage care for injuries in the workplace.
• Engage with employees to promote health and safety awareness.
• Maintain records and participate in incident investigations.

Skills

First Aid

CPR/AED Certification

Verbal Communication

Time Management

Ergonomics

Workers' Compensation

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences

Valid Paramedic Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital Recordkeeping Tools

Job description

Onsite Medical Representative - Brampton, ON, YYZ4

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:

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school or equivalent diploma
2. 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 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution in:

• Exercise Sciences
• Exercise Physiology
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience with workers' compensation
2. Certified to teach first aid, CPR, and AED training from Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Red Cross
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office
4. Experience with an industrial wellness program
5. Passion for promoting health and wellness
6. Experience coaching on body mechanics
7. Experience managing musculoskeletal disorders
8. Experience in ergonomics
9. Experience with federal and province specific regulations
10. Proficient in digital recordkeeping

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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Posted: December 17, 2024