Amazon
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. 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 will refer care to outside medical providers as needed, and learn about provincial and federal regulations and risk analysis. 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. 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
• 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
• Monitor and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is maintained
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc tasks as assigned
• Work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, and/or weekends
• Follow direction, policy, and procedures as per Amazon and local regulation
• Maintain composure in emergencies and lead emergency response at the site
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
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:
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
• Experience with federal and province specific regulations
• Proficient in digital recordkeeping
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