Camp Health Care Assistant

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Gig Harbor, WA

1d • $480 - $510 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Camp Health Care
Assistant to join our team.
At Camp Seymour, you get to teach kids self-reliance, a love for nature and the
outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character
and leadership – all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, talent
shows, and meaningful relationships.
As a Camp Health Care Assistant, you will assist the RN in running the
healthcare program and health center operations at YMCA Camp Seymour. You will
help maintain a safe, healthy camp environment using preventative health care
and risk management techniques. Review health histories, dispense personal
medication, and provide first aid and medical care to all campers and staff in
accordance with camp medical protocols.
The Health Care Assistant works under Camp Nurse's guidance to run healthcare
program and health center operations. Help maintain a safe, healthy camp
environment using preventative health care and risk management techniques.
Provide a quality experience to campers & families, focused on YMCA core values:
honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Represent the YMCA and self in a
professional manner of safety and fun.

Requirements

• A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity, equity, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Current LPN, EMT, WEMT, WFR, or WFA.
• Practical knowledge of the organization and distribution of medications, pediatric care.
• Outstanding ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity, patience, adaptability, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serve youth.
• Ability to train, motivate, and support staff; communicate openly with supervisor; support and connect with campers; perform duties as specified in job description and by supervisor; behave as an appropriate positive role model in all camp activities.
• Sensitivity to the needs of families including adults and children.
• Current CPR, AED, and epinephrine administration certification for duration of the season required.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Current CPR, and AED for duration of the season required.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Responsibilities

• Possess a devotion to ensuring the safety and growth of campers, and help train staff in preventative health and risk management.
• Review health histories with the Health Care Specialist, dispense personal medication, and provide first aid and medical care to all campers and staff in accordance with camp medical protocols.
• Maintain a clean, professional, and organized Health Center and camper patient room; sharing the responsibility of 24 hour health hut Coverage with other Health Care Staff.
• Coordinate Health Center check in/out: medication intake and health screening.
• Maintain all medications and health forms at check in and thereafter.
• Establish and maintain clear phone, and in person, communication with parents regarding campers’ health.
• Communicate health, allergy, or behavioral concerns to Camp Director, unit leaders and Staff as appropriate.
• Dispense, or supervise the dispensing of, medications as prescribed or as necessary with instruction from the Health Care Specialist.
• Maintain HIPAA compliant.
• Maintain all records accurately and appropriately: records of treatment, medication, phone calls; complete incident reports, as well as any required additional reports.
• Review health histories with Camp Nurse, dispense personal medication, and provide first aid and medical care to all campers and staff in accordance with camp medical protocols.
• Coordinate Health Center check in/out: medication intake, lice checks and health screening.
• Be accessible and available to staff; let staff (post) know where to find you.
• Be on call with a radio during the night for overnight campout assistance.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free Saturdays
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked
• room and board

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed