What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Health Care Assistant position at YMCA of Greater Kansas City?
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Camp Health Care Assistant to join our team.
Would you like to change lives by providing an amazing experience for every camper?
At Camp Seymour, you get to teach kids self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership - all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, talent shows, and meaningful relationships.
As a Camp Health Care Assistant, you will assist the RN in running the healthcare program and health center operations at YMCA Camp Seymour. You will help maintain a safe, healthy camp environment using preventative health care and risk management techniques. Review health histories, dispense personal medication, and provide first aid and medical care to all campers and staff in accordance with camp medical protocols.
Key Responsibilities :
- Possess a devotion to ensuring the safety and growth of campers, and help train staff in preventative health and risk management.
- Review health histories with the Health Care Specialist, dispense personal medication, and provide first aid and medical care to all campers and staff in accordance with camp medical protocols.
- Maintain a clean, professional, and organized Health Center and camper patient room; sharing the responsibility of 24 hour health hut Coverage with other Health Care Staff.
- Coordinate Health Center check in / out : medication intake and health screening.
- Maintain all medications and health forms at check in and thereafter.
- Establish and maintain clear phone, and in person, communication with parents regarding campers' health.
- Communicate health, allergy, or behavioral concerns to Camp Director, unit leaders and Staff as appropriate.
- Dispense, or supervise the dispensing of, medications as prescribed or as necessary with instruction from the Health Care Specialist.
- Maintain HIPAA compliant.
- Maintain all records accurately and appropriately : records of treatment, medication, phone calls; complete incident reports, as well as any required additional reports.
Qualifications :
Starting Wage : $672 to $680 per week, depending on experience
Date of Employment : June 9th, 2025 - August 23rd, 2025
Location : YMCA Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA
Benefits :
Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women / Minority / Veteran / Disabled
Camp Health Care Assistant Job Description
Position Summary
The Health Care Assistant works under Camp Nurse's guidance to run healthcare program and health center operations. Help maintain a safe, healthy camp environment using preventative health care and risk management techniques. Provide a quality experience to campers & families, focused on YMCA core values : honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Represent the YMCA and self in a professional manner of safety and fun.
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Employee Acknowledgement
This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and / or Human Resources.
Salary : $672 - $680
