Onsite Medical Representative - Mississauga, ON

Amazon; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Onsite Medical Representative to enhance workplace safety and health. This role involves providing first aid, educating associates on wellness, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. You will work closely with a dynamic team to foster a safe environment, manage injuries, and support associates in their health journeys. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and empowers you to make a significant impact on employee wellbeing. If you are passionate about health and safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid first aid certification with CPR/AED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid support and referrals to medical providers.
• Engage with associates to minimize injury risks.
• Maintain records of care and coordinate workers' compensation.

Skills

First Aid Administration

CPR and AED Certification

Health and Wellness Advocacy

Communication Skills

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma

Provincial Primary Care Paramedic Certification

Registered Practical Nurse Certification

Military Medical Technician Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people. WHS sets the strategic direction to provide resources, best practices, and safe environments to proactively manage the health and wellbeing of our workforce. To support these goals, Amazon is seeking an experienced and dynamic Onsite Medical Representative (OMR) to join our team. In this position, you will work closely with the WHS site manager, WHS specialist, and occasionally the Wellness Specialist (WS).
As an OMR, you will independently assess and administer first aid as well as offer guidance to Amazon Associates (AAs) on both occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses. You should be passionate about learning and advocating health and wellness principles to consistently support AAs on a daily basis. You will refer care to outside medical providers as needed, and learn about OSHA regulations, risk, and analysis. You will also attend weekly associate safety committee meetings, greeting all new hires for the site or through daily one-on-one interaction. Additionally, the OMR will participate in weekly case management review meetings as necessary.
The OMR will function as a part of the larger team onsite, assisting with all first aid needs and support safety operations as needed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Provide first aid support and make referrals to outside medical providers as necessary.
• Minimize the AA risk of injury through awareness, education, and proactive engagement.
• Maintain all records of care provided to AAs.
• Coordinate and maintain the workers' compensation and return to work programs for AAs with work-related injuries.
• Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports.
• Engage with AAs and leadership on operations floor to provide coaching regarding observed at-risk work habits.
• Maintain a clean working environment and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is maintained.
• Participate in training and certification to facilitate first aid, CPR and AED certifications classes.
• Maintain all first aid, CPR, AED credentials.
• Work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, holidays, and/or weekends.
• Assist with random saliva drug testing protocols.
Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- High school or equivalent diploma
- 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; AND
- Must have one of the following:
- Valid Provincial Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Certification from the Ministry of Health AND/OR the Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators; OR
- Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) from the Ministry of Health AND/OR the Provincial College of Nurses AND/OR Department of Health; OR
- In the last year, six months job experience as a Military Medical Technician (Canadian Armed Forces).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Certified to teach first aid, CPR, and AED training from the Canadian Red Cross
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience with an industrial wellness program
- Experience managing musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomics, and coaching on body mechanics
- Demonstrated work experience with OSHA regulations and Workers Compensation
- Proficient in digital recordkeeping
- Amazon is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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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