On-Site Medical and Community Interpreter
Summary
| Title: | On-Site Medical and Community Interpreter |
|---|---|
| ID: | SWAH-100 |
| Language: | Swahili |
| Department: | On-site Interpretation |
Description
SWAHILI INTERPRETERS - ON-SITE LONDON, ONTARIO
If you are not located in London, Ontario, please, do not apply to this job.
Due to our recent expansion 911 Interpreters is seeking to engage services of on-site medical and community interpreters.
Requirements:
- Medical Interpreter Certificate is preferred
- Medical interpretation experience on-site is a requirement
- Post-secondary education
Responsibilities
- over the phone language interpretation between clients and the limited English proficiency speakers
- assimilating words quickly, including jargon and acronyms
- building up specialized vocabulary banks
- writing notes to aid memory
Skills
- an excellent command of English and Swahili
- a good memory and the ability to learn fast
- ability to closely follow client's instructions
- skills to interact well with people and work as part of a team
- ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality on the matters you are interpreting
- flexibility to deal calmly with unexpected and difficult situations
- reliability, dedication and commitment to providing superior customer service
Other Requirements
- To be able to work in London, Ontario.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
