Camper Care Assistant

Job Title: Camper Care Assistant
Report To: Nurse/Doctor/Director
Number of Positions Available: 1

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD:

Staff Orientation / Training: TBD
Employment Period: July 1st, 2012 – August 25th, 2012

WAGES:

Summer wages vary depending on age, qualifications and experience of applicants. Room and board is included

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 19 years of age and completed at least one year of a Paramedic / EMT program, or second year of a Nursing Program
  • Genuine interest in working with children
  • Experience working with children of varied ages. Specific camp experience an asset
  • Minimum of NLS swimming qualification
  • Currently holding an advanced or instructor level Emergency First Aid and CPR certificate
  • Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and positive
  • Must be willing to take part in camp related activities outside the defined job description
  • Must possess valid driver’s license.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Provide care to our campers that reflect the standards and guidelines of the Hockey Opportunity Camp Code of Conduct
  • Ensure that safety and health regulations are strictly adhered to
  • Supervise Health Centre and medication inventory.
  • Ensure that campers and staff with birthdays are properly recognized.
  • Be an active participant in the camp community.
  • Sign and abide by Hockey Opportunity Camp’s Privacy Policy

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Assist Nurse/Doctor with Sunday camper registration
  • Assist the Nurse/Doctor with daily, bedtime and evening routines
  • Assist the Nurse/Doctor to ensure that campers and staff with specific medical needs are properly cared for
  • When required, travel to arena to assist hockey staff with any medical or first aid issues
  • Provide a basic overview of First Aid procedures during Orientation week and staff meetings as required
  • Arrange with the kitchen for birthday cakes.
  • Maintain all First Aid Kits and Epi Pens
  • Handle first aid and medical problems as they arise
  • Daily cabin inspections and ranking. Organize cabin clean up award at the end of each week
  • Assume a leadership role in the preparation, execution and follow-up of Emergency Response Procedures/Crisis Managment
  • With the Nurse/Doctor and Director, co-ordinate the Emergency Response and Spinal Teams
  • Transport campers to clinic appointments and to the hospital/Urgent Care facility as required
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Assist with the general camp community as time permits