Employment Opportunity – Occupational First Aid Attendant Level III
Xatsull Development Corporation is currently seeking applicants for Occupational First Aid Attendant (OFA) Level III with a minimum of 2 years experience.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The main role of the OFA at the worksite is to provide emergency response to crews in the event of an injury, illness or medical emergency situation. The OFA Level III tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain standards of practice consistent with the provincial governing regulatory body
• Operate clinically within boundaries of the requirements in the certification licenses of the incumbent
• Be prepared and available to respond to all first aid emergencies on-site
• Ensure that patients are managed in a safe and respectful manner
• Ensure equipment and transportation vehicles are ready 24/7 to undertake all medical retrieval services during each shift
• Operate company vehicle and using company equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
• Take inventory and ensure the required first supplies are on hand and within date prior to and during events
• Have a good working knowledge of First Aid Records storage and retrieval. Maintain all required first aid records
• Complete First Aid reports as required
• Collecting and maintaining confidential worker medical information
• Familiarizing oneself with WCB documentation, OH&S regulations and Client site specific Emergency Response Plans
• Maintaining proper head count of all personnel on location
• Participate in morning toolbox meetings and/or hazardous work pre-job safety meetings
• Perform other job-related duties as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
• British Columbia OFA level III certification or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience as OFA level III
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills
• Reads and writes in English
• Posses current BC drivers licence with driving record (abstract)
• Proven organizational and decision-making skills
• Ability to excel in a team environment
• Possess a safety conscious mindset
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies
• WHMIS 2015 certification
• Enform H2S Alive certification (is an asset)
• Applicant needs to be dependable and punctual
Competencies:
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and/or with minimal supervision
• Ability to be a supportive team member
• Ability of relating to a wide range of individuals
• Ability and willingness to work long hours, work weekends and holidays and both day and nights shifts as required
• Physically able to deal with assigned tasks and manual lifting of up to 22 kgs.
Position is seasonal – part time and wage is based on experience.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidate(s) are encouraged to respond to this ad with an up-to-date resume and 3 working/professional references by forwarding their resume to Sonja Voyageur, Business Manager at sonja@xatsulldevelopment.com
Applicant(s) are thanked for their interest, however, only those applicants(s) selected for an interview will be contacted.