What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN, Summer Camp position at SOAR365?
We are looking for a reliable individual to join our team at SOAR365. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and hardworking person that truly takes pride in their work. If you feel that you are the right one for the job and meet the qualifications, please apply today. We look forward to meeting you!
A little about us:
We are SOAR365! Our programs and services have always been designed for individuals and families who are coping with the daily real-world challenges of living with a disability. To that end, we've continually added more ambitious and thoughtful programs over the past 65 years. And, today our services have a profound impact on more than 1,300 people and their families.
A Day in the Life of:
As a member of our Summer Camp team, provide medical care to campers and staff during the course of the summer camp program at Camp Baker. This position is full-time, seasonal position for an individual who will serve as the Camp Health Care Manager. This is an 11-week live-on position. The work week is from 10:00 a.m. Sunday until 2:00 p.m. Friday.
You will come to know the great people that make us who we are as an organization and how we keep our reputation alive. You will be a part of something great here at SOAR365 and you will enjoy what you do and with whom you do it.
Apply today!
Benefits and pay range: We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards for our seasonal employees: 403b retirement plan (employee contributions only), Verizon Wireless discount, workers' compensation, free room and board
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Reviews campers' health histories and physicals, discussing any important information with Director of Camp Services and staff.
- Performs the completion of a brief physical screening of staff within 24 hours of their arrival.
- Oversees the administration of all medications and treatments.
- Oversees the medication check-in and check-out.
- Immediately reports medication errors.
- Maintains accurate documentation to include MAR's, Medication Error Reports, Illness/Health Status Reports, and other documentation as designated by the Director of Camp Services.
- Oversees/provides medical and/or first aid treatment to include contacting emergency services when needed.
- Documents and/or reviews documentation related to any first aid treatment performed by other staff.
- Educates all staff in the timely and accurate reporting of incidents/injuries and situations that may prove unsafe to the health and welfare of the campers; provides training for staff in health and safety procedures.
- Conducts pre-camp counselor training modules to include Precautionary Measures.
- Ensures completion of camper body checks and health screening upon check-in.
- Ensures the safe and appropriate feeding of campers with g-tubes, feeding positioning issues, risky swallowing and any other feeding protocols.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- LPN who meets all qualifications of the American Camp Association (ACA).
- Experience with persons with disabilities or other rehabilitation background preferred.
- Previous background working in a camp environment preferred.
To apply for this position, a completed SOAR365 application is required.
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SOAR365 employees benefit from working for a rehabilitative non-profit agency that specializes in providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
