Occupational Health Assistant

Job Summary The Occupational Health Assistant / Onsite Medical Aide operates as an onsite health specialist responsible for administering immediate emergency first aid, monitoring workplace health conditions, and maintaining employee medical records. Working directly onsite in close collaboration with the Onsite Safety Officer, this role serves as the primary medical point of contact for employee wellness, hazard response, and health compliance, ensuring a safe, healthy, and regulatory-compliant environment for all personnel across site and office operations. Job Requirements Required Certification (Mandatory) Must possess a valid Standard First Aid Training (SFAT) certification issued by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), or a DOLE-accredited training provider. Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification. Work Setup 100% Onsite Deployment (Full-time presence at the project site/facility). Education & Experience Education: Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Medical Technology, Public Health, or completion of an accredited Healthcare/Medical Assistant program. Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience as an Onsite First Aider, Occupational Health Assistant, Industrial Nurse, or Clinic Assistant in a corporate, manufacturing, or construction setting. Competencies Proficiency in emergency response, basic life support, and clinical triage in a fast-paced site environment. Sound knowledge of local occupational health regulations (DOLE-OSHS) and medical record management. Strong interpersonal, empathetic communication, and stress-management skills during site emergencies. Ability to work effectively in a joint health and safety team alongside site management and safety leadership. Responsibilities Onsite Emergency First Aid & Medical Assistance - Emergency Response: Serve as the primary Onsite Medical Aide and designated first responder to provide immediate, standard first aid treatment and basic life support (BLS/CPR) during occupational injuries, acute illnesses, or site accidents. - Collaboration with Safety Officer: Work side-by-side with the Onsite Safety Officer during emergency situations to secure the incident scene, stabilize casualties, and execute site evacuation procedures. - Triage & Transport Coordination: Assess injury severity and coordinate prompt referral, transfer, and emergency ambulance transport to accredited partner hospitals or clinics when advanced medical care is needed. - Onsite Clinic Management: Maintain the physical onsite clinic/first-aid station, ensuring all trauma supplies, emergency medical kits, and equipment (AED, oxygen tanks, stretchers) are fully stocked, unexpired, and operational at all times. Workplace Health & Vital Monitoring - Health Screening & Monitoring: Conduct daily onsite health screenings, including temperature checks, blood pressure screenings, basic clinical assessments, and fit-for-work evaluations for workers returning from injury or illness. - Occupational Illness Surveillance: Jointly monitor work conditions with the Safety Officer to track health trends, work-related stress, heat exhaustion, and ergonomic discomfort to mitigate site hazards. - Specialized Health Programs: Coordinate annual physical examinations (APE), pre-employment medical clearances, drug testing protocols, and employee vaccination drives in partnership with accredited health providers. Incident Documentation & Safety Reporting - Joint Incident Investigations: Assist the Onsite Safety Officer in investigating workplace accidents, injuries, and near-misses by providing medical insights, clinical evaluations, and root-cause assistance. - Medical Recordkeeping: Create, maintain, and secure confidential employee medical files (201 health records) in compliance with privacy regulations. - Workplace Health Reporting: Document all clinic visits, first-aid treatments rendered, and work-related incidents. Prepare consolidated monthly medical reports for management and the site Safety Committee. - Claims Support: Assist workers with medical documentation required for social security, work contingency benefits, or health insurance claims. Health Education & Joint Safety Training - Toolbox Talks & Briefings: Conduct regular onsite health safety briefings, hygiene demonstrations, and basic first-aid orientations in coordination with the Onsite Safety Officer during daily/weekly toolbox meetings. - Employee Wellness Initiatives: Implement health awareness campaigns focusing on preventive health, site ergonomics, mental health, hydration, and heat stress prevention tailored to physical work conditions. Regulatory Compliance & Committee Participation - OSH Standard Compliance: Ensure all onsite health practices align strictly with DOLE Department Orders, Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS), and local health department mandates. - Safety Committee Collaboration: Actively participate as an essential member of the Onsite Safety and Health Committee alongside the Safety Officer to evaluate site hazards, review safety metrics, and update health protocols.