Summer Camp Health Aide & Safety

Position: Summer Camp Health Aide & Safety Support
Location: Burkesville

Schedule/

Hours:

Full-time

This position is responsible for:
Assists the Camp Nurse in the day-to-day medical needs of camp staff and campers; assists in reviewing medical information. Assists the Camp Nurse in dispensing medications to staff and campers as needed according to the physician’s prescription. Assists the nursing staff as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensures the health and safety of all campers and staff by providing a safe environment as determined by the ACA Health and Wellness Accreditation standards.

Assists the Camp Nurse during examinations and procedures.

Keeps the nurses’ station clean and stocked.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid;
Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Some physical requirements of the Camp Nurse Assistant position include endurance, such as climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.

Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and activities are required.

Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program at the available facility.

Operate in daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.

Why Work for Us:

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better.

At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have the opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply , please complete the basic information in the “Apply Now” box, attach a resume (optional), click the Start Application button, and complete the required information.

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High School Diploma or GED,andTwo years of experience in medical and/or health, preferably in a camp or related environment, is preferred.orAny equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and

Certifications:

CPR and First Aid Certification Valid State Driver’s License Must be at least 18 years of age.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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