Onsite Medical Representative in Hamilton, Ontario

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.

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.

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 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

• Experience with Workers Compensation

• 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. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.