Health Aide

SUMMARY The purpose of this position is to maintain an effort to promote a healthier, safer camp community. The health care aide is the individual with the day-to-day responsibility to implement the health care plan for camp. PRIMARY DUTIES • Assumes primary responsibility for health and wellness of campers, incidents and parent contact logs of campers and staff.

• Assures that proper safety and first aid procedures are carried out. • Maintains weekly contact with on-call doctor. • Maintains daily cleanliness and supplies of health suite.
• Assumes responsibility for interpreting the behavior and discipline policies, safety, first aid and emergency procedures, policies and traditions of the camp to the camper. • Manages emergencies and crises within scope of training and experience. • Maintains a friendly, warm and caring atmosphere and attitude.
• Makes full use of donated supplies and other supplies provided for this position. • Assists with pre-camp set up, identifying inventory, and purchasing supplies. • Assists with end of season camp inventory, breakdown, packing and storing procedures.

SECONDARY DUTIES • Prepares for and actively participates in staff training, orientation, meetings and supervisory conferences. • Provides camp health plan training to staff and volunteers. • Adhere to the camp's personnel policies.

• Assists in providing supervision to campers. • Visually identifies hazards in the camp operation and respond appropriately. • Able to work and communicate well with a variety of age groups.
• Supports a welcoming and positive environment for volunteers and works with them effectively. • Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position. QUALIFICATIONS • Certification in First Aid and CPR • At least 25 years of age.
• Experience in providing basic first aid to children. • Experience as a camper or working with children as a leader or assistant leader in a day or residential camp environment • Ability to communicate verbally with campers and provide instructions. • Must wear camp T-shirts, appropriate shorts and shoes at all times.
• Capable of implementing daily activities and completion of minor administrative tasks through verbal and written communication. • Ability to relate to one's peers as well as to children. • Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
• Ability to physically accompany the campers to any of the camp activities. • Ability to display enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control. • Ability to commit to 8 weeks of uninterrupted work and pre and post camp planning meetings.
• Demonstrates emotional maturity, integrity, adaptability and high moral character. • Demonstrates exceptional leadership, administrative, supervisory and organizational skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer operations.
• A genuine liking for children and outdoor camp life. • Successful completion of background screening. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS __X__ Primarily Indoor Work TYPE OF WORK __X___MEDIUM WORK: Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 25 pounds.