Overnight Camp Medical Professional

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta•Clayton, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities. NATURE AND SCOPE: Under the supervision of the Camp Director and in cooperation with other staff, the Overnight Camp Medical Professional is responsible for developing program-specific health setting needs of campers and staff while at overnight camp. The Overnight Camp Medical Professional is responsible for collaborating with professional staff to meet the needs of campers and staff, follow health care protocols and procedures set up by the YMCA, DPH, and American Camp Association.

Requirements

Valid medical licensing as required by Georgia state law. (EMT, LPN, RN, PA, MD)
Required certifications current First Aid/CPR.
Complete PPE and safety protocol training prior to first shift.
Experience with children as well as adults.
A working knowledge of computers: MS Word, MS Excel, data base management
Exemplify YMCA ideals, leadership qualities
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective time management skills
Strong customer service skills and personal commitment to service and hospitality
Must be at least 21 years of age
Pass a criminal background and drug screening check
Pass a Motor Vehicles Record and have own transportation.
Ability to work actively while supervising children.
Ability to climb, walk, run, stoop, squat or kneel.
Ability to lift and carry equipment to appropriate destinations or affect the carrying of such equipment.
Ability to use senses which enable safe supervision including seeing and/or hearing.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Maintain insurance forms and camper health forms
Review camp medical records
Confirm all campers are compliant with needed immunizations
Manage individual health care plans for campers
Provide exceptional customer service to families and parents, communication with parents and counselors of camper’s illness or injury
Ensure inventory of First-Aid kits is supplied and maintained
Provides First Aid for common injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, bee stings, dehydration, and sunburn
Keep a daily log of camper’s infirmary visits
Accept and stores all prescription and over-the-counter drugs
Administer prescription and over-the-counter drugs
Serve as medical resource, bridging the gap between basic medical knowledge and emergencies
Maintain branch and association certifications in Metro Atlanta YMCA New Staff Orientation and Branch off-site Emergency procedures and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.
Adhere to Metro Atlanta YMCA policies and procedures.