Health Aide, Overnight Camp

Availability: Overnight Camp and training runs between July 7-August 15. Health Aides are required to live on site during the camp training and sessions-all meals, snacks, and lodging are provided during those times. Camp staff receive time off on the weekends and breaks throughout the week.

Location: Overnight camp is located at Camp Casey in Coupeville, WA on Whidbey Island. 

Salary: $175-190/day

Position Summary:

YMCA Overnight Camps provide youth the opportunity to learn new skills, gain an appreciation for the outdoors, while experiencing achievement, relationships, and belonging. Health Aides work closely with the Camp Director to provide daily care and first aid to campers and staff. Nursing or pre-nursing students preferred. Health Aides primarily are housed in the health room and may be required to respond to health needs during the night. Health Aides step in as a cabin counselor throughout the day as needed.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the health screening at the start of each session
• Maintain all medications and health forms at check in and thereafter
• Assist in keeping cabin counselor first aid kits stocked
• Maintain a clean, professional, and organized Health Room
• Communicate health, allergy, or behavioral concerns to Camp Director, unit leaders and Staff as appropriate.
• Maintain all records accurately and appropriately: records of treatment, medication, phone calls; complete incident reports, as well as any required additional reports.
• Dispense, or supervise the dispensing of, medications as prescribed or as necessary
• Provide basic first aid as needed to campers and staff
• Health Aides step into a cabin counselor role when needed and provide other general camp support such as supporting activities, working with groups of campers, camp organizations and preparation for future sessions.
• Complete all required Y health training before camp starts
• Be a positive role model to children and staff in your attitude and actions
• Interact and engage with children in an age and developmentally appropriate manner, and use positive behavior guidance techniques
• Adhere to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies
• Maintain positive relations with parents and other staff
• Provide parents appropriate feedback and information as needed for their children to have a successful camp experience
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum age 18
• Nursing or pre-nursing students preferred
• Fluency in second language desired

Y Culture:

• Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA
• Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
• Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system

Salary : $175 - $190