Medical & Safety Officer - Paradise Inn - Seasonal - $23.00

JOB DESCRIPTION: PARADISE INN MEDICAL/SAFETY OFFICER UNIT 8550 

JOB SUMMARY 
Hold primary responsibility to provide basic medical services for employees, conduct drug testing for employees, conduct safety training and inspections, and assist with Worker’s Compensation claims. Work under direction of Human Resources Manager and in close coordination with HR Assistant Manager & Safety Coordinator. This position reports to the Human Resources Manager. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Provide basic medical intake and service for employees.  

• Assess illness, injury, or other medical conditions and decide whether to refer for further medical services. 

• Conduct pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug tests. 

• Perform regular inventories, restocking, and inspections of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, etc. 

• Under direction of HR Asst. Manager and Human Resources Manager, provide safety training for employees, including monthly safety meetings and Blood Borne Pathogen training. 

• Assist with paperwork administration and investigations for Worker’s Compensation claims. 

• Regularly monitor operations for safe working environments and behaviors, and respond as appropriate. 

• Performs such other related duties as directed or required. 

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE 

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required. Four year college degree strongly preferred. 

• EMT or equivalent certification required. 

• Experience in assessing common workplace injuries and recommending appropriate treatment. 

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive medical information with tact and sensitivity per HIPAA guidelines. 

• Ability to problem solve; experience in complex, fast-paced environments; experience in multi-unit environment. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Move about to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment. 

• Lift, carry, and push up to 5 lbs. regularly, 10-15 lbs. frequently, and up to 30 lbs. occasionally. 

• Ability to stand for the entire workday and climb steps regularly. 

• Ability to travel between different units operated by the company. 

• Ability to drive a company vehicle in order to transport sick/injured employees as needed. 

• Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas. 

• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of guests, co-workers, and medical providers, and the ability to speak clearly to be understood by same in English. Read and write work-related documents in English. 

• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced environments. 

• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties. 

EQUIPMENT USED 

• Typical basic medical supplies (bandages, thermometer, etc.) 

• Typical office equipment (computers, phone system, fax, copiers, scanners, among others) 

• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used: gloves, goggles, mask, apron, and tongs 

DATE LAST MODIFIED: 10/5/23 NON-EXEMPT UNIT 8550  

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.