{"id":4042,"date":"2020-05-13T15:52:29","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T19:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpigroup.ca\/blog\/?p=4042"},"modified":"2020-05-13T15:53:35","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T19:53:35","slug":"the-difficulties-and-challenges-of-being-a-covid-19-screener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpigroup.ca\/blog\/blog\/the-difficulties-and-challenges-of-being-a-covid-19-screener\/","title":{"rendered":"The difficulties and challenges of being a COVID-19 screener"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent weeks, RPI has received a number of requests from businesses who are looking to hire COVID-19\/Coronavirus screeners for their inevitable reopening once the pandemic has run its course. We wanted to put together this quick blog to take a closer look at the role of a COVID-19 screener<\/a>, and why it isn\u2019t a job to be taken lightly.<\/p>\n

Never leaving your post<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The average shift for a COVID-19 screener will last for about 8 hours, and you\u2019ll be expected to stay at your post – whether it\u2019s an entrance to a business, event, etc. \u2013 for the whole shift. Of course, you\u2019ll be allowed to take breaks, but aside from that, you\u2019ll be in one spot and expected to remain there. Chances are you\u2019ll be standing for long periods of time, and potentially standing outdoors in inclement weather, so be prepared and know what you\u2019re getting into.<\/p>\n

A thick skin is required<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no sugarcoating it \u2013 not every customer or person is going to want to be screened for COVID-19, and it\u2019s very likely that screeners will need to interact with unruly or angry people on a regular basis. For this reason, it\u2019s important that a screener knows what they\u2019re getting into, and will be able to handle taking any flack that they might receive if they need to reject someone from entering a business, or if someone outright does not want to be screened. You need to be able to keep your cool, be firm but fair, and work to defuse the situation effectively.<\/p>\n

Efficiency is the name of the game<\/strong><\/h2>\n

COVID-19 screeners will be expected to screen dozens \u2013 even hundreds \u2013 of people over the course of a shift, and for this reason, it\u2019s important to be as fast and efficient as possible. Realistically, it shouldn\u2019t take any more than a minute to take a person\u2019s temperature and ask them a brief series of questions, provided that everything goes smoothly. Screeners will be expected to do everything they can to ensure that the process moves quickly and effectively. Additionally, it\u2019s quite possible that screeners will interact with people who don\u2019t speak great English, so while they\u2019ll need to be efficient, they\u2019ll also need to be patient and understanding.<\/p>\n

PPE is the \u2018new normal\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n

ALL COVID-19 screeners will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, a mask and\/or face shield, and full body coverings. Screeners must be cognizant of this PPE and ensure that they\u2019re changing it when required (while also rationing), not touching their faces with gloved hands, etc. The PPE is as important for screeners as it is for customers.<\/p>\n

In closing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The purpose of this blog is not to scare away potential COVID-19 screeners. The job being performed by screeners is a very significant one, and anyone who is willing to do it should feel proud of themselves. At the same time, it\u2019s not a job that you can just perform halfheartedly, and the tips in this blog should be helpful to anyone who works as a screener at a business, event, or any other public place. If you’re interested in working as a COVID-19 screener, or you’d like to hire one through RPI, contact<\/a> one of our Account Managers today.<\/p>\n

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Phone: 416-850-9809; Toll-Free: 1-866-505-3383<\/strong><\/p>\n

Email: info@rpigroup.ca<\/strong><\/p>\n

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