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Summer Camp: Healthcare Assistant

Girl Scouts In The Heart Of PA

Posted on: 13 Mar 2024

Job Location: Halifax, US

Job Description:

Girl Scout camp is where campers find their strengths and challenge themselves as they navigate activities at the campsite units, in the dining hall, and along the trails. Working at Camp Small Valley is a unique experience that can have a positive impact on you for the rest of your life and your passion can make a difference in the lives of girls!

Healthcare Assistants are responsible for assisting the Healthcare Supervisor in overseeing the health and well-being standards for the camp population and facilities in our Girl Scout overnight camp setting.

Assist in a health screening of all campers and staff upon arrival, departure, and during the summer
Update and monitor health care plans by maintaining accurate and detailed medical records for campers
Utilize current standing orders to issue treatment and medications
Review inventory of necessary medical supplies and equipment at the beginning and end of each camp week
Assess medical needs quickly in any health situation or emergency
Research and contact health resources in the community as needed by campers and staff.
Communicate between Health Supervisor, camper families and physicians as needed.
Responsible for assisting in the execution of the GSHPA crisis management plan for emergencies that may occur during camp at any time of day or night.
Assist the Healthcare Supervisor to prepare camp for a new set of campers each week by cleaning and organizing the health care center and assisting with the general set up and break down of camp.

Requirements

Minimum 21 years of age, 25+ preferred
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.
Current Adult & Pediatric First aid, CPR and AED, or equivalent certification required, or ability to complete before start of camp.
Experience in both pediatric and adult illness/injury care
Proficiency with using any online systems to review records.
Attend and complete pre-camp trainings sessions (Mid-June)
Willingness to live on camp for the entirety of their assigned camp season
The Healthcare Assistant position is limited to one per week. Healthcare Assistants may assist one or multiple weeks of Summer Camp, based on their ability and staffing needs.
All assistants are required to take part in portions of the training week during mid-June, then required to commit to at least 1 week of camp (2-3 preferred) between June-August.
Ability to live and work in the outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to move quickly across the campgrounds. This may include walking from one side of camp to the other (.25 miles) multiple times a day.
Ability to quickly respond to emergencies 24/7 when on camp property and follow GSHPA established emergency procedures.
Ability to walk over uneven terrain.
Ability to adapt well to changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
Must pass required background checks.
Required to submit to a drug test upon arrival at GSHPA Summer Camp. Any applicant who tests positive or refuses to submit to a pre-employment drug test will not be hired or will be dismissed from GSHPA employment
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must present a current form of ID affirming female gender at time of hire.

Salary Description

$650/ week plus room and board

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