Health Supervisor - Stevens Ranch

GIRL SCOUTS OF TEXAS OKLAHOMA PLAINS•Nemo, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Supervisor provides basic and emergency care for campers and staff in accordance with GSUSA policies and procedures, American Camp Association (ACA) procedures, Texas Department of Health requirements and standing orders from camp physicians.

Requirements

Minimum 25 years of age.
Current CPR & First Aid Certification and/ or Wilderness First Aid or equivalent.
Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting.
Must be willing to work with all people without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp community.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights while residing at camp.
Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance.
Have and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, acceptable insurance, and reliable transportation.
You must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Must reside at Camp Sunday-Friday during summer.
Administers care for all illnesses and accidents through current standing orders.
Monitors the general health and mental well-being of the camp population through daily visits to living units.
Establishes and follows appropriate medical routines, including procedures for camper check-in, check-out, and daily medical needs.
Prepares, participates, and leads specific areas of staff training pertaining to camp health and safety, CPR, first aid and use of universal precautions for infection control.
Participates in staff training and meetings.
Ensures and maintains a Health History form for each staff member.
Ensures every camper has a signed health history and forms on file with Camp Docs before camp sessions start.
Keeps Camp Doc logs updated and current each day.
Conducts inventory of supplies and places orders with the Camp Director or designee when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of supplies.
Becomes familiar with the camp program and offers suggestions for health and safety guidelines.
Be familiar with and follows procedures for reporting accidents, injuries, incidents, safety checks, backing up, loading, and unloading of passengers and vehicle breakdown.
Maintains Health Center cleanliness according to the Texas Department of Health, ACA, and GSTOP guidelines.
Maintains effective public relations with staff, parents, and members of the community.
In the event of a serious accident, emergency, or fatality, follows the resident camp emergency plan and does not make any statements except to obtain assistance from medical and police personnel.
Assists in packing all materials and supplies at the end of summer camping season.
Prepares a summary and evaluation of the camp season including inventories and camper reports on health problems and makes recommendations for the following season.
Must be able to drive camp vehicles and be physically able to respond to emergency situations.
Makes sure all unit First Aid kits are stocked properly before the camp starts and between sessions, and at the end of camp.
Learns evacuation procedures.
Trains campers and staff on weather safety and evacuation procedures.