WNW First Aid - Attendant

Department: First Aid   

Availability: Monday to Sunday, various operational hours and holidays  

Position Type: Seasonal  

Reports To: Operations Manager      

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Rapidly assess and prioritize medical emergencies based on severity and criticality. 
• Administer immediate appropriate scope of practice medical care to individuals experiencing injuries, illness, or trauma.
• Perform triage to identify and categorize patients based on the severity of their conditions. 
• Effectively communicate with emergency services and provide accurate and concise information for seamless coordination.
• Administer basic life support measures, including CPR and defibrillation, when required. 
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and medical history. 
• Ongoing training and drills to enhance emergency response capabilities.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards while respecting patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Maintain and check emergency medical equipment and supplies daily, prior to each shift to ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborate with regional police, paramedics and fire services when required.
• Must be available to work all shifts whether they are morning, afternoon, or evening hours.
• Follow all park standards, policies, and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole and the Operations department. Management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g. Emergencies, change in workload, rush jobs, staff levels, or technical development) arise.  

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: 

• In-depth knowledge of emergency medical procedures, protocols, and best practices.
• Understanding of pharmacology and the administration of medications in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of emergency medical equipment and devices.
• Rapid decision-making and critical thinking skills in high-pressure situations.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact compassionately with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Successful candidates will be comfortable using a handheld two-way radio, as part of their daily uniform.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage resources, time, and priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Knowledge of PHIPA.
• Knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act.
• Must be able to lift weights in excess of 150lbs on a spinal board with a partner.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time throughout the day/night. 
• Must be able to operate computer patient care systems for documentation purposes. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Valid Ontario G2 class license with a drivers abstract. 
• Valid EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) Certification.
• Current and valid first aid and CPR Certification.
• Previous EMR experience. 
• Primary Care Paramedic student considered a strong asset.
• 18 years of age or older.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

This position requires occasional work in or around water, confined quarters, heights, loud environments, moving objects and large crowds. A successful candidate will be able to work in all weather conditions, including vast temperatures and weather conditions.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

WET‘N’WILD TORONTO WATERPARK IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE