What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Center Assistant position at Greater Burlington YMCA?
Are you passionate about health, wellness, and keeping campers safe while they have the summer of a lifetime? YMCA Camp Abnaki is looking for a Health Center Assistant to support the Camp Nurse in managing camper and staff health needs all season long. From bandaging scraped knees to coordinating emergency care, you'll be a key player in ensuring a safe and happy camp environment. Plus, you’ll get to soak up the magic of camp—think capture the flag at sunset, sailing on Lake Champlain, high ropes adventures, and campfire sing-alongs. If you’re ready for a summer of impact, adventure, and lifelong memories, we want you on our team!
The contract for this position is from June 5 through August 16, with a preferred start date of May 28. Possibilities of pre-season and post-season work are also available.
Why You'll Love This Job:
- Make an Impact: Play a vital role in keeping campers and staff safe and healthy throughout the summer.
- Live the Adventure: Spend your summer on the shores of Lake Champlain in beautiful North Hero, VT, with shared housing and meals included in compensation.
- Gain Valuable Experience: Develop hands-on skills in healthcare, emergency response, and camp wellness management.
- Be Part of a Mission-Driven Team: Join a community committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
What You'll Do:
- Assist with Health Screenings: Support the Camp Nurse in reviewing camper and staff health records before arrival.
- Manage Medical Records: Maintain health files, treatment logs, and insurance documentation per ACA and pediatric standards.
- Support Medication Distribution: Assist with organizing and administering medications to campers and staff.
- Provide First Aid & Care: Help assess injuries and coordinate elevated medical care when necessary.
- Maintain Health Center Operations: Ensure the Health Center is clean, stocked, and ready for emergencies.
- Communicate with Parents: Provide updates on camper medical concerns and treatments.
- Train Camp Staff: Assist in training staff on health center policies and emergency procedures.
- Coordinate Medical Transport: Help transport campers and staff to local medical facilities when needed.
- Complete End-of-Season Duties: Conduct supply inventory and equipment storage at summer’s end.
What We’re Looking For:
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Current medical certification in EMT (emergency medical technician), LNA (licensed nursing assistant), WFR (Wilderness First Responder), WFA (Wilderness First Aid), or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to live on-site for the duration of the camp season.
- Experience in healthcare, emergency response, or camp settings (preferred).
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Ability to navigate camp property, including uneven terrain and remote areas.
- Strong visual and auditory awareness to respond to safety hazards.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Endurance to stand, walk, and respond to emergencies as needed.
