Summer Health Care Assistant

Seasonal Position May-August. Provides routine care for day and overnight campers including health screenings, medication distribution, and basic first aid/nursing tasks following standing orders and protocols from camp physician.

Camp Fireis an inclusive youth development organization founded with the intention of connecting kids with nature and helping them develop the skills needed for a happy, healthy life now and into the future.

Our Mission:
Growing up is hard. That’s why Camp Fire connects young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves.

Our Vision:
We envision a world where all young people thrive and have equitable opportunities for self-discovery, community connection, and engagement with nature.

How We Do It:
Camp Fire creates safe spaces where young people can have fun and be themselves.

We do this through a variety of powerful youth experiences and programs including Community Clubs,Before- and After-School Care, Out-of-School Time Programs, Day and Overnight Camps, and Teen Leadership Development – collectively serving more than 1,500 central Iowa youth every year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience working with youth of diverse backgrounds and abilities preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with children and teens in an enthusiastic and positive manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Good character, integrity, patience, and adaptability.
• Have, or have the ability to complete during staff training, Mandatory Reporter, and First Aid/CPR certifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the health and well-being of campers and seasonal staff at all times:
• With the Health Care Manager, complete weekly health screenings at camper check in
• Under supervision of Health Care Manager, distribute daily prescription medications to campers
• Provide compassionate and respectful support to campers and staff when they are ill or injured.
• Provide First Aid and basic care to campers and staff as needed within scope of practice and following standing orders provided by camp physician.
• Assist Administrative Team in ensuring campers and seasonal staff engage in good health and hygiene practices including staying hydrated, using sunscreen, taking breaks, etc.
• Be a positive role model for youth in language, dress, behavior, and attitude.
• Live in camp Health Lodge for the summer, providing basic health care as needed to campers and staff.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and Apprentices.
• Cooperate with parents of campers. Communicate any staff or parent concerns to the Administrative Team.
• Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrative Team.