Healthcare Assistant (On-Site Medic)

Job Description

Provide essential medical support to 150+ farm workers across EZ Grow Farms' operations, ensuring workforce health and safety in agricultural environments. This unique role blends occupational health with rural emergency response.

1. Primary Care & Triage
  • Conduct daily health screenings at worker check-in (hydration status, heat stress monitoring)
  • Treat agriculture-specific injuries (lacerations, sprains, chemical exposures, heat illness)
  • Administer vaccinations/immunizations (travel health, seasonal flu)
2. Occupational Health Programs
  • Implement heat stress prevention protocols (wet bulb monitoring, cooling stations)
  • Lead weekly safety trainings (proper lifting, pesticide PPE use)
  • Conduct ergonomic assessments for repetitive motion tasks
3. Emergency Response
  • Serve as first responder for field emergencies
  • Coordinate medical evacuations (ATV ambulance interface)
  • Maintain AED program (monthly checks, responder training)
4. Health Documentation
  • Track workers' compensation cases
  • Manage confidential health records (OH&S compliance)
  • Prepare incident reports for regulatory bodies

Job Requirement

  • Mandatory Credentials
    • Valid Health 
    • Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification
  • Agricultural Health Experience
    • Knowledge of pesticide exposure protocols
    • Experience with migrant worker health needs
    Physical Demands
    • Ability to hike fields carrying 25lb medical bag
    • Comfort working in extreme temperatures (-20°C to +40°C)
    • On-call rotation for after-hours emergencies